pretty pinwheels

Kids will love these patterned pinwheels as they spin around in the wind. To create your own, follow the simple instructions below. Have a great weekend x

Supplies 

• Scrapbook paper (preferably with double-sided pattern)
• Wooden dowel
• Bostik clear glue
• Double-sided tape
• Scissors
• Sticker/button

Instructions

1. To create a dual-sided pinwheel, gather double-sided scrapbooking paper
2. Cut paper into square shapes — 18cm x 18cm.
3. Fold square in half diagonally to create a triangle. Crease.
4. Open the triangle and fold diagonally the opposite way. Crease.
5. Open up the triangle and flatten out the square.
6. Cut along each diagonal fold three-quarters of the way to the center.
7. Pull the tip of every other corner toward the center. Use double-sided tape or clear glue to adhere the first tip to the center, then each folded-in tip on top of each other. When you finish, you'll have the pinwheel shape.
8. To make your pinwheel spin, you'll need to push a pin through the center (a straight pin works), and put a bead or two beneath the pinwheel. You'll drive the pin into your dowel with a hammer. If needed, fold over (or cut and then fold over) any part of the pin that sticks through to the back to prevent injuries.
9. Finish your pinwheel with a decorative sticker or button in the center.