DIY Paper Spinners
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Turn cardboard and string into twirly, whirly fun using Crayola Markers and Colored Pencils. Learn how to make Paper Spinners today!
Supplies:
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Scissors
- Circular Object
- String
- Tools: Construction Paper, Markers, Colored Pencils
- Theme: Summer, Rainy Day Crafts, Trending, Creative Moments DIY Crafts, 4th of July, Holidays
- Age: 6+, 8+
Steps:
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 1](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-1.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 For each Paper Spinner, trace 2 circles around the bottom of a large circular object onto construction paper.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 2](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-2.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Draw designs inside the circles with markers and colored pencils.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 3](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-3.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Cut out circles with scissors.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 4](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-4.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Place a circle onto a piece of scrap cardboard and trace.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 5](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-5.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Ask an adult to help cut out the cardboard disc.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 6](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-6.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Attach a circle to each side of the cardboard disc with glue stick.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 7](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-7.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Ask an adult to make two holes in the center of the cardboard disc, about 1/2" apart.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 8](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-8.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Cut a piece of string approximately 30” long.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 9](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-9.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Thread string ends through the holes in the cardboard disc. Tie together.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 9](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Melted-Crayon-Ornaments-Step-1/DIY-Paper-Spinners-Step-10.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
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!
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!