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Penny Paper Spinners

Put your lucky penny to good use in the form of a colorful Paper Spinner! This fun DIY fidget toy comes in handy on trips and relaxed summer days.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Colored Pencils
  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Cardboard
  • Craft Knife
  • Disposable Cup
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Pencil(s)
  • Penny

Steps

  • Step 1

    With a No. 2 pencil, trace the bottom of disposable cup onto construction paper.

  • Step 2

    Cut out circle.

  • Step 3

    Create designs on circle with colored pencils and markers.

  • Step 4

    Trace circle onto thin cardboard box.

  • Step 5

    Cut out circle.

  • Step 6

    Glue designed circle onto cardboard circle. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 7

    Ask an adult to cut a small slit in disc with craft knife.

  • Step 8

    Lightly push penny into slit with equal penny exposed on top and bottom.

  • Step 9

    Ask an adult to secure the penny to the bottom of the cardboard using a hot glue gun.

  • Step 10

    Spin, spin, spin!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This project uses a craft knife and hot glue gun. Adult assistance required.

  • Experiment with different patterns to create mesmerizing effects!

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