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

summer paper pinwheels

The fun and festive pinwheels are great to make for any occasion.
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Print Project

Step 1

In a well-ventilated area, spray two light coats of paint onto the clay pots. Set aside to dry.
TIP: For best results allow the paint to cure for 24 hours.

Step 2

Paint wood dowel(s) white and let dry.

Step 3

Begin with a 12" x 12" [30.5 cm x 30.5 cm] sheet of scrapbook paper. Cut it down to four 6" x 6" [15.25 cm c 15.25 cm] sheets.

Step 4

Turn one 6" x 6" [15.25 cm x 15.25 cm] sheet over, place your ruler diagonally across from one corner to the opposite corner and lightly draw a line connecting the corners.

Step 5

Repeat Step 3 for the other corner so you have a light “X” drawn on the back of your paper.
TIP: The centre of the “X” is the centre of your pinwheel.

Step 6

From one corner, cut on the line about halfway to the middle. Repeat for the remaining three corners.

Step 7

Poke a hole in the centre of the paper with a brad and pull up one corner flap. Make a hole in the corner of the flap where it meets the centre. Hold in place and pull the other corner flaps in and make small holes.

Step 8

Insert a brad through the four flaps and the centre; then open the prongs of the brad on the back to hold everything in place.

Step 9

Now, turn your pinwheel over. While holding everything in place, open the prongs of the brad and thread on a button. Take a 3-in-1 plier tool and bend the prongs over the button.
TIP: This will allow your pinwheel to spin. If you do not wish for it to spin, you can skip adding the button and glue the pinwheel directly to the dowel.

Step 10

Hot glue the button to the dowel.

Step 11

Cut floral foam to fit into the pots, cover with moss and place the pinwheels into the pots.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    12" Wood Dowels by Creatology™

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    FloraCraft® DryFōM Brick Green

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    White Buttons Value Pack By Loops & Threads®

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    Clay Pot by Ashland™

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    Ashland® Reindeer Moss

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    • Color: Chartreuse
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

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Instructions
Step 1

In a well-ventilated area, spray two light coats of paint onto the clay pots. Set aside to dry.
TIP: For best results allow the paint to cure for 24 hours.

Step 2

Paint wood dowel(s) white and let dry.

Step 3

Begin with a 12" x 12" [30.5 cm x 30.5 cm] sheet of scrapbook paper. Cut it down to four 6" x 6" [15.25 cm c 15.25 cm] sheets.

Step 4

Turn one 6" x 6" [15.25 cm x 15.25 cm] sheet over, place your ruler diagonally across from one corner to the opposite corner and lightly draw a line connecting the corners.

Step 5

Repeat Step 3 for the other corner so you have a light “X” drawn on the back of your paper.
TIP: The centre of the “X” is the centre of your pinwheel.

Step 6

From one corner, cut on the line about halfway to the middle. Repeat for the remaining three corners.

Step 7

Poke a hole in the centre of the paper with a brad and pull up one corner flap. Make a hole in the corner of the flap where it meets the centre. Hold in place and pull the other corner flaps in and make small holes.

Step 8

Insert a brad through the four flaps and the centre; then open the prongs of the brad on the back to hold everything in place.

Step 9

Now, turn your pinwheel over. While holding everything in place, open the prongs of the brad and thread on a button. Take a 3-in-1 plier tool and bend the prongs over the button.
TIP: This will allow your pinwheel to spin. If you do not wish for it to spin, you can skip adding the button and glue the pinwheel directly to the dowel.

Step 10

Hot glue the button to the dowel.

Step 11

Cut floral foam to fit into the pots, cover with moss and place the pinwheels into the pots.

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