Tissue Paper Flower Balls

These dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality, they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament, imparting a cheerful radiance to any party.

Stack eight 20-by-20-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold. 

Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.

Bend wire into a loop to fit around napkin, and twist end around loop to secure. 

Have fun :)