DIY Paper Spinners

Turn cardboard and string into twirly, whirly fun using Crayola Markers and Colored Pencils. Learn how to make Paper Spinners today!

Ages: 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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

Colored Pencils
Construction Paper
Glue
Markers
Cardboard
Circular Object
String

Steps

Step 1

For each Paper Spinner, trace 2 circles around the bottom of a large circular object onto construction paper.
Step 2

Draw designs inside the circles with markers and colored pencils.
Step 3

Cut out circles with scissors.
Step 4

Place a circle onto a piece of scrap cardboard and trace.
Step 5

Ask an adult to help cut out the cardboard disc.
Step 6

Attach a circle to each side of the cardboard disc with glue stick.
Step 7

Ask an adult to make two holes in the center of the cardboard disc, about 1/2" apart.
Step 8

Cut a piece of string approximately 30” long.
Step 9

Thread string ends through the holes in the cardboard disc. Tie together.
Step 10

Center the disc on the string. Hold the ends and “flip” the disc repeatedly (like a jump rope) to wind up the spinner. Quickly stretch the string to watch it swirl and twirl!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

You can trace any large circular object you have available; we used an empty coffee tin.
Try designing your spinner with other art tools like Crayola Crayons or Crayola Washable Paint!
To create a themed spinner, try using different color combinations. Red, white and blue for a patriotic flare. Pastels to welcome spring. Red and green for a little Christmas spirit. Blue and white for a festive Hanukkah. Black, red and green for a bright Kwanzaa. The possibilities are endless!

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