Pinwheel Garland ~ How to Tutorial
This Pinwheel Garland was such fun to create! I can’t take credit for the idea though, Leanne, the Craft Queen from Organize and Decorate Everything came up with this cute idea! I first spied her Patriotic Garland when she linked up to my Fourth of July Party over at It’s A Blog Party. She has such great ideas, you NEED to check out her blog.
When I spotted the Pinwheel Garland, I already had all my Fourth of July decorating done. The wheels started turning, and I thought it would be fun to still do the Garland, but use bright colors for Summertime.
Here is how I created this fun little Pinwheel Garland…
- Cut squares of scrapbook paper, 4 1/2 inches x 4 1/2 inches
- Because my paper was not double sided, I glued 2 coordinating papers together, and laid them out to dry
- Then I trimmed the edges so there was no white showing
- This is how the Pinwheel looked with just white for the opposite side
- I did have 1 piece of paper that was printed on both sides, which made it a little quicker and easier to create the Pinwheel, but most of the paper I found at Hobby Lobby was not printed on both sides
- Then I connected each corner, drawing a line with a pencil
- Using a small pair of sharp scissors and a cutting board, I poked holes in each corner and the middle, you could also use a very small hole punch, like Leanne did, but I didn’t have one. Then cut along the lines, being sure to leave about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the center point, not cut.
- Put a brad into one corner
- Feed all corners onto the brad
- And then thru the middle hole
- To assemble the Garland, I used twine and small clothespins that I found in the Office Supply department at Walmart, they were $1.88 for a box of 12. This picture also shows the brads that I found at Hobby Lobby, they were $3 for 100 and I used a 40% off coupon.
- Then I laid them out of the floor to make sure I liked the color combinations
The ideas for these Pinwheels is endless. I used my Pinwheel Garland on my Summer Mantle.
I had such a fun time creating this Garland. And for less then $5, I think it makes a BIG statement.
I’m linking to Weekend Wrap-up Party, Saturday Night Special, Tutorials & Tips Tuesday, Mingle Monday
Super cute and fun garland!
oh my goodness gracious, how totally adorable are those! I like using those tiny little clothespins too – it’s the perfect touch for your pinwheels! Such a great combination of cheerful colors. Fabulous 🙂
Fun! I’m featuring this over at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com. I’m also having a Spring Mantel Party right now, come link up!
Adorable! Found you from Tatertots and Jello. Great tutorial and I love how you worked with what you had and the simplicity of it. The colors are adorable. We’ll be adding this to our house soon!
I’m doing a giveaway on my blog on Monday for a girl’s tunic and matching one for an 18inch doll. Take a look if you are interested!
Those pinwheels are so whimsical and cute! I can picture them as a party decoration or in a kid’s room, especially in the fun color and pattern combinations you used. Thanks for sharing your crafty idea with us.
Just adorable. Love it! Will give this a try for our boy’s playroom!
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Super adorable! I might have to make this part of my Easter decor.
What a great idea!! To stinkin’ cute!
What a wonderful springtime garland! This would be perfect for SO many fun occasions! So fun, I might have to put this on my {never-ending} crafty to-do list!
This is too cute! I’ve always loved pinwheels.
How adorable is this?? Great minds think alike…I’m right above you on Tatertots & Jello and submitted a garland idea, too. Love how yours turned out! Just lovely!
Just an adorable idea! I am having a garden wedding this June and will be making extra large pinwheels as well as the garland! Thanks for your idea!!!
Absolutely ADORABLE!
Thanks for sharing it with us!
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What a fabulous way to add a touch of summer fun to a room! Great idea.