Colorful Hand Fan

Keep cool on a summer day with a custom hand fan. Personalize a DIY handheld fan with your favorite fruit or colorful pattern!

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

Summer

CIY Staff

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Glitter Glue
Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Watercolors
Brass Paper Fastener(s)
Cardstock
Craft Sticks
Disposable Cups
Pencil(s)
Water

Steps

Step 1

With a pencil, outline the arched shape of a fan on a piece of cardstock.
Step 2

Use paint brush and watercolors to paint a design within the arched shape. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 3

With paint brush, paint a single side of 4 craft sticks with washable paint. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Add accents to the dried fan with Super Tips and glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.
Step 5

Once dry, cut out the arched shape with scissors.
Step 6

Have an adult put a small hole in craft stick ends. Fan the craft sticks and secure with a fastener.
Step 7

Use glue to attach craft sticks to the back of the arched shape. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 8

Carefully close the fan by folding and creasing the cardstock.
Step 9

Stay cool with your DIY hand fan!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

To accurately draw the arch shape, lay down the top edges of 4 craft sticks onto the cardstock as a guide.
Experiment with different watercolor shades to customize your fan!
Adult assistance required when putting holes in the craft sticks.

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