DIY Paper Pinwheels for Parties [Two Ways]
There's something about pinwheels and parties. They just go together like peanut butter and jelly! Learn how to make pinwheels for your next party with our video tutorial for DIY Paper Pinwheels for Parties Two Ways. Learn how to make large pinwheels that will add so much festivity to your next gathering. Depending on the colored paper you choose, you can tailor your pinwheels to a birthday party, baby shower, or holiday celebration. If you're making them in bulk, grab the girls and make an occasion out of making pinwheels! It's a darling easy craft and you'll love the effect they have on the party.
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
MaterialsPaper
Primary TechniquePaper Crafts
Project or Page Size12 inches x 12 inches
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Scrapbook paper
- Brads
- Pencils
- Hole puncher
- Push pins
- Stapler
- String
Instructions for the Accordion Pinwheel:
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Start with two square pieces of paper. Accordion fold each paper, about an inch.
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Fold each one in half, staple the two together to form a circle.
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Cut a circle about 3 inches in diameter, glue it over the center to cover the creases.
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Staple string to the back to hang it.
Instructions for the Traditional Pinwheel
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Fold the piece of paper diagonally so the corners meet and crease it, take a hole punch and punch half a hole into the center crease.
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Unfold and do again with the opposite corners.
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Cut along each crease halfway to the center.
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Hole punch every other corner.
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Take a brad and put it through one of the corners and continue to go around the paper while adding the paper till all four are added to the brad. Then push to the back hole, and fasten down the brad.
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