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Paper Pinwheel

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A summer favorite! Learn how to make a pinwheel out of patterned cardstock, then let the DIY Paper Pinwheel spin around & round.

Supplies:

Steps:

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1 Pick your favorite pattern of cardstock.

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2 Cut out a 6” x 6” section of cardstock.

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3 On the non-patterned side, create designs with stampers.

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4 With the stamped side facing up, fold the bottom right corner to the top left corner, creating a triangle. Unfold.

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5 Fold the bottom left corner to the top right corner, creating a triangle. Unfold.

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6 Cut a 3” slit from each corner toward the center.

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7 Punch a hole in the corner to the right of the first slit.

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8 Rotate counterclockwise and repeat until each side has a hole punch.

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9 Use brass fastener to create a small slit in center of cardstock.

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10 Fold punched corners to the center so holes overlap.

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11 Hold in place and insert brass fastener, flattening legs to hold pinwheel in place.

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12 Flatten the end of straw and punch hole 1/2” from the end.

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13 Place fastener through the hole in the straw and flatten legs to hold in place.

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14 Blow pinwheel & watch it spin!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • Keep brass fastener slightly loose to help pinwheel spin faster. 

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