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
I know you made this last year, but I saw this on CSI and just fell in love. I made one, and am linking back to you on my blog tomorrow (Monday June 6th). Thanks for the inspiration
http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
So sweet! I can just picture this for a summer party.
Really cute!
I saw this on the CSI Top 10 pick and love everything about it! I couldn’t pin this idea fast enough and am so copying it for my girls’ room. It will match their pinwheel quilts perfectly! Thank you!
Super cute – I am planning to make one of these too with Red, white and blue for the 4th of July. Yours turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
that is so cute! love the colors and what a fun spin (no pun intended- really!) on the garland!
I love the pinwheels. These are a great way to use them, and I love the clothespins. I featured you today on my favorite things 🙂
http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/05/faves.html
Love this! Just made a pinwheel wreath… Stopping by from tt&j and pinned this on our pinterest!
What an amazing idea! Perfect for spring/summertime and you make it look so easy, too! I’m so glad I found your blog! I would love for you to link up to me new Summer Lovin’ Saturday Party at http://www.homemakerinheels.com/2011/05/brand-new-summer-lovin-saturday-soiree.html
I am also a new follower! 🙂 Have a great weekend! 🙂
Crysta
Homemaker in Heels
These are darling. I absolutely love them.
What a cute idea! I just love pinwheels, brings back so many happy memories!! I found you at the weekend wrapup party, stop by if you get the chance!
Carlee
Super cute Liz!!!
L-O-V-E it! Those little clothespins are sooooo adorable. This would be great for a baby shower too!
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
This is so cute!!!