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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids maple leaf wind whirler

This project is intended for kids ages 5+.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

On a white paper plate, draw lines across the plate dividing it like a pie.

Step 3

Paint the wedges alternating red and white. Let dry.

Step 4

Beginning at the outer edge of the plate, cut into the plate in a spiral, ending in the middle, rotating the plate as you cut to make your whirler.

Step 5

ADULT: Holding the middle of the plate, punch a hole, thread yarn through the hole and tie a knot.

Step 6

Trace your template onto construction paper. Cut out the shape.

Step 7

ADULT: Punch a hole in the top and bottom of the shape.

Step 8

Attach the whirler to the bottom of the shape. Thread some yarn through the top hole, loop and tie to make a hanger.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Value™ Yarn by Craft Smart™, Solid

    Item # 10196945 
    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
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    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Paint Set by Creatology™

    Item # 10221317 
    $14
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollections™ Hand Punch

    Item # 10282477 
    $7.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

    Item # 10268871 
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Paper Plates – White
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

On a white paper plate, draw lines across the plate dividing it like a pie.

Step 3

Paint the wedges alternating red and white. Let dry.

Step 4

Beginning at the outer edge of the plate, cut into the plate in a spiral, ending in the middle, rotating the plate as you cut to make your whirler.

Step 5

ADULT: Holding the middle of the plate, punch a hole, thread yarn through the hole and tie a knot.

Step 6

Trace your template onto construction paper. Cut out the shape.

Step 7

ADULT: Punch a hole in the top and bottom of the shape.

Step 8

Attach the whirler to the bottom of the shape. Thread some yarn through the top hole, loop and tie to make a hanger.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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