15 Reasons Pom Pom Holiday Decor Is Totally Worth Obsessing Over

Pom poms were pretty much invented for the holidays. Not only do they resemble fluffy rainbow snowballs, but they also add a cozy texture that's perfect for winter. Plus you can add pom poms to just about anything for a simple (and adorable) DIY. Whether you're in need of (or want) tree toppers or garlands, it's amazing what you can do with yarn, scissors and a little bit of time. Once you're done with the candy garlands and snow globes you can eat, check out these 15 ways to obsess over pom pom holiday decor.

DIY Pom Pom Tree Topper

Here’s a simple project you can craft up while streaming a mini marathon on Netflix. The finished product: A pom pom so fluffy you can’t stop hugging it. (via Sugar and Cloth)

Pom Pom Branches

If you have access to a tree and a hot glue gun, you can whip out these festive branches for practically nothing. Display them in vases or stick them in your tree for a super colorful look. Bonus: This is one tree you can leave up year-round. (via Aunt Peaches)

Easy Felt Pom Pom Stockings

These mini stockings are perfect for stuffing with holiday treats for the kids or for giving out as little favors. (via Hello, Wonderful)

Anthropologie Inspired Pom Pom Wreath

Evergreen, schmevergreen. Once you go pom pom wreath, you’ll never go back. (via Gina Michele)

Glitter Dipped Pom Pom Gift Wrap

Forget those squished bagged gift bows — take your gift-wrapping game to the next level by dipping oversized pom poms into glitter. (via Sugar and Cloth)

Pom Pom Ornament

Put that candy cane energy rush to good use and get the kids to help you make these colorful balls of fluff. (via Northstory)

Pom Pom Mini Tree

Cover a cone of Styrofoam with big green pom poms for a mini tree that will last for years to come. If you’re feeling next- level, decorate it by wrapping a little garland around the “branches.” (via A.C. Moore)

Pom Pom Embellished Stockings

Craving a holiday DIY but don’t have a whole lot of room in your busy schedule? Save yourself some time by buying pom pom trim and gluing it to stockings that need a colorful update. (via Brit + Co)

Pom Pom of Joy

Glue pom poms onto cardboard letters to spell out your favorite sentiment of the season in bright, bubbly colors. (via SS Life + Style)

Mini Wreaths

Head to the dollar store and pick up a bag of pom poms and curtain rings to make these teeny tiny wreaths that double as napkin rings. (via Red Brolly)

Pom Pom Baubles

Clear baubles are perfect for personalizing with nontraditional holiday colors, and they’re affordable enough that you can turn them into cute place settings for every guest at the party. (via Make and Tell)

Tassel and Pom Pom Stockings

It doesn’t matter if you’re five or 95; tassels and pom poms are always a good idea. Not unlike oversized stockings filled with goodies on Christmas morning. (via A New Bloom)

Pom Pom Garland

String together pom poms of all colors and textures to make an awesome garland. Wrap the fluff around your fake tree to give it a little more oomph. (via Tell Love and Party)

Pom Pom Wrapping Paper

The hardest part about upgrading brown wrapping paper will be watching people tear it apart. (via Hooray Hurrah)

Pom Pom Christmas Tree

If you’re celebrating the holidays in a warmer climate, this tropical-colored tree is the one for you. Forget plastic pine needles — DIY this way more rad paper pom pom tree instead. (via Sugar and Cloth)