I’m all for a quick throw you can toss in your bag for nights on the beach, evening gatherings with friends, awkward flights next to someone you hope doesn’t talk to you for four hours nonstop (was that too honest?), and even just to add a touch of summer color to the living room. This lightweight DIY summer pom pom throw is just what you need for all of the above, and it’s super inexpensive to make.
I’ve pretty much been sticking with white, golds, and a few natural woods with spots of color here and there for the studio, plus it just happens that pom poms also closely resemble polka dots. Basically I’m just winning left and right with this little project, but I solemnly swear to limit my amount of mid work day naps..
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P.s.- how awesome are the white leather desk chairs Wayfair provided for the studio? I can’t wait to show you the finished tour!
Lightweight throw (I used this one from West Elm)
Hot glue or fabric glue
Pom pom trim in the colors of your choice
Scissors
Begin by gluing one strip of trim along the edge of your placemat with either hot glue or fabric glue, adhering just a few inches at a time and them pressing firmly in place.
To make the next row, repeat the process and overlay the second layer of trim just over the first to make sure the poms are tightly placed together. Repeat for all of the rows you’d like to include.
photos by Jared Smith
andiperullo
05.22.14
I am totally obsessed!
jewel7013 said:
Me too…
Kelly @ Studio DIY
05.22.14
I LOVE this! And the photos are SO gorgeous!! I need one of these, stat!
Anouk
05.22.14
I love it so much ! And those pictures… peaceful and joyful. Colorful serenity. My heart melts !
Lexy | The Proper Pinwheel
05.22.14
This belongs in my house. Mmmkay?
sbelcarz
05.22.14
How well does it wash?
Caitlin
05.22.14
I would never have though to layer multiple strands of pom-pom trim. Brilliant!
Nicole Schumacher
05.22.14
Love this lady! I want to make one in every colors now!!
Brooke
05.22.14
I’m having a hard time with the colors of the poms on the website- literally this exact combo will be perfect for my little ladies’ room. Would you share the colors?
Mummy Goes Mad
05.24.14
Oh goodness this is a beautiful DIY project and I can’t wait to try it out. I’ve got so many beautiful colour combinations running through my head. What a great and simple idea! :)
http://mummygoesmad.blogspot.com.au
Marie-Michelle
05.30.14
Neeeeeeeeed to make one of those! I’m totally blanket-obsessed and this has got to be the cutest I’ve ever seen :D xx
Alysa
05.30.14
LOVE your color choices. Perfect.
Miss Manitas
06.07.14
Cute idea for refreshing a summer scarf!!!!
Emily
06.23.14
This idea is amazing. It could be the perfect gift. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://www.vivreblog.com
Alicia
07.07.14
I’m looking for a replica of this throw. I can’t find it online anywhere. I want something lightweight but west elm only have heavy throws currently. Any help?
Ashley said:
I’m actually not quite sure, so sorry! Maybe Amazon?..
Christine
07.11.14
Could you share your Pom Pom source? I have the hardest time finding quality + fun colors…
airesnews
07.24.14
Love it !!!!!
http://www.normcoregirl.com
kari
12.17.14
Does the glue hold up with washing? It’s a lovely throw!
argyll1
02.05.15
Wow! It’s gorgeous!
Neetika
09.28.15
Is this washable? Won’t the glue come off?
Michelle
05.18.16
Has anyone done this yet and washed it?? I would really love to try it, but i know ill need to wash it.
Marissa
02.26.17
I LOVE this! This is exactly the inspiration I was looking for to do pom fringe curtains in my family room! I do have a question – what size pom fringe did you use?