Running out of time to find the perfect holiday present for your number-one gal pal? Don’t panic! For a DIY gift that’s sure to leave a lasting impression, look no further than these colorful pom-pom earrings. Great for a trend-savvy friend (or a sister you’re constantly swapping accessories with), this beginner-friendly jewelry tutorial is a fast favorite.
Thanks to the wide variety of pom-poms available, it’s easy to customize each pair to match the style of your recipient. Go bold with a multi-color version for the girl who’s not afraid to stand out, or opt for uniformly colored poms to add a more restrained splash of color to everyday ensembles. The best part? With instructions this simple, you’ll still have time to make a matching pair for yourself.
Read on to get started.
At a glance
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Beginner
You will need
- 2 pom-poms
- Thread
- Sewing needle
- Embroidery scissors
- 2 brass bar connectors (we used the 32mm-by-1.2mm size)
- 2 jump rings (4mm or 21 gauge)
- 2 pairs needle-nose pliers
- 2 ball earring posts with rings (3mm)
- 2 earring post backs
Step 1: Thread needle through pom-pom

Select the two pom-poms that you want to use for the earrings. Cut a length of thread approximately two feet long and thread your needle. Push the needle through the center of one of the pom-poms, leaving a long tail.
Step 2: Attach bar connector

Next, pass the needle through one end of the bar connector. Push the needle back through the center of the pom-pom to meet the tail end of your thread, and pull on the thread so the end of the bar connector rests flush against the pom-pom’s edge. Repeat this process two or three times, until the pom-pom feels securely attached to the bar connector.
Step 3: Knot thread and trim excess

Use a double knot to tie the ends of the thread, then trim the excess.
Step 4: Attach bar connector to earring post


Use both pairs of needle-nose pliers to open a jump ring. Next, slide the jump ring through the top hole of the bar connector. Attach the ball earring post to the jump ring, and use the pliers to close the ring again. Add the earring post backs.
Step 5: Repeat to complete the pair

Repeat steps 1–4 to make the second earring, and package the pair in a cute gift box for delivery.

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Project by Julie O’Boyle, Aleksa Brown, and Clare McGibbon. Photographs courtesy of Erik Valind.
17 comments
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Love the colors! :)
Sophie Juramy from SophieLadyDeParis said 3 years ago
Really Cool ! Love it!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Very cool last minuted gift ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa Newman from KEYCHAINEXPRESS said 3 years ago
Great idea, beautiful colors, fun, and so stylish. All my best to you, and don't count me out :)
Mary Robertson from MaggiesInn said 3 years ago
A fun project to make.. thanks!
Elena from BetulaPainting said 3 years ago
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Oh these are way too fun!! Great idea!! TFS!!
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 3 years ago
Wow! great idea! Thanks for sharing)
foofoogal54 from GracefulVtgClothing said 3 years ago
Hey, these look so easy even I may be able to do this. I want some yellow ones. Very cute.
Kim Cole from BeachDaisyJewelry said 3 years ago
Very colorful and super cute!! Thank you for sharing the instructions to make the earrings!!
Tiana Kotskulich Precious Embroidery from TianaHandmade said 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing such a cool idea!
Sonja from LapCatYarnCo said 3 years ago
My favorite tutorial ever. I have tons of recycled yarn scraps that will soon become pom pom jewelry!
sunflower33 from StencilsAndCraftsInc said 3 years ago
So beautiful!
Maria from LiteYourWorldbyMaria said 3 years ago
Lovely Colours!!
Mia from IamMiaDesign said 3 years ago
What a great idea. They look awesome too!
Lesia from TeddyBearUA said 3 years ago
what beauty, I like
Alina from EarringsWithFlowes said 1 year ago
Cute POM POM! I love creating earrings and have already tried to make earrings with POM POM