Party Paper Pinwheels, try saying that 5x fast. These DIY paper pinwheels are so easy and fast to make. These pinwheels are great for photo backdrops, banners and party decorations. My friends and I crafted these particular pinwheels for my daughters birthday party. We made them so quickly that we had lots of time to relax, gossip and drink wine afterward! They turned out gorgeous! All you need is some scrap paper, scissors, staples and rubber bands. This is how we made them……
Materials: Scrapbook paper, scissors, staples, rubber bands, tape, ribbon or twine.
1. Layer two scrapbook papers on top of each other. Mark a guide on the backside every 1 1/2″ for folding purposes (based on 12×12 paper). Or just eye it yourself, it does not need to be exact. Fold the outer edges inward first, this is important to keep the pinwheels looking clean when they are stapled.
2. Accordion fold the rest of the paper keeping them stacked to save time. Staple the two papers together at the middle to make one long accordion paper. Make sure the staples go long way following the direction of the folds.
3. Gather the entire length of the stapled paper into one long folded stack and put a small rubber band (I used Scarlett’s little hair bands from Target) in the middle. Gather the sides around and staple together.
Once you start making these they become really fast and easy. Below is a picture of a few of these with my daughter’s birthday sign TUTORIAL HERE. Enjoy!
I love all of your pinwheels! They are gorgeous
Katie Adams recently posted…Create Link Inspire
Thanks Katie! They really are super quick and easy to make
These are beautiful! Why have I never made a paper pinwheel?? I think some are in order … maybe for my Valentine’s decor??? Love the picture of all of them together, too!!
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You should make them Katie they are so easy!
Absolutely beautiful! That banner is pretty sweet too!
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Thanks Bette!
I love this craft, I know it’s one of your first and I should have left a comment awhile ago. These pinwheels look beautiful. I think I’m going to have to make these when I have my Easter party this year.
Courtney @ Crafts by Courtney recently posted…Fun DIY Scrapbook Paper Valentine Heart Card for Kids
Thanks Courtney, I hope you do! They are gorgeous