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    Home » Parties

    Simple DIY Decorative Pinwheel Tutorial

    Published: Feb 25, 2013 · Modified: Nov 10, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    I'm in full planning mode for Olivia's second birthday, which is next month.  If you've seen any of my Instagrams (I'm new to it - follow me!), you've probably seen some of the things I've been working on for the party. 

    I adore paper crafts, but it never seems like I have the time to scrapbook anymore.  I've always wanted to learn to make those cute little pinwheel decorations I see on Pinterest all the time - but honestly, I was a little intimidated. 

    But, I'm here to tell you that they are soooo easy.  I mean, in their simplest non-functioning form...

    I chose two different papers to make my pinwheels, one solid, and one with a design on one side, and solid on the back.  I found a few pretty do-dads in my stash - some buttons and flatback pretties that work perfectly.

    Materials

    Here's my simple tutorial so you can get started on making your own decorative pinwheels:

    • Card stock
    • Glue gun
    • Craft knife
    • Paper cutter
    • Ruler
    • Wooden stick

    Instructions

    Start by cutting your paper to your desired size.  I found that 6x6 was good for starters, and your can get 4 pinwheels out of a piece of 12x12 scrapbook paper by using that size.

    Next, find the center of the paper, and mark it with a small X.  (It doesn't have to be exact, it's just a marker for you as you'll be cutting and folding.

    Now take your craft knife and place it about 2 fingertip lengths away from the center, then carefully cut a straight line diagonally toward the corner of the paper and repeat until you've done all four corners.  You'll end up with something that looks like this:

     

    I like to gently bend the pieces in toward the middle (like you see above) before securing them with the hot glue.  You just need a little thin smear of glue in the center, and you want to work quickly since it dries fast. 

    Be very careful though because you will need to hold the center down a bit and they don't call it hot glue for nothin'!

    Fasten your decorative centers on with a dab of hot glue and apply a little pressure until the glue sets (10 seconds or so should do it).

    Use a thin line of glue on the back of the pinwheel and gently press the stick into it.

    Ta-Da!

    I love how easy these are to make, but they're so pretty and trust me when I tell you that they'll impress all your friends! And you don't have to be having a party to make pinwheels - These would be a nice addition to your Easter table, a sweet gift for your Valentine or for Mother's Day.

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