The spinning spokes in our fall-inspired pinwheel are reminiscent of the leaves that whirl around on a crisp autumn day. Use our template plus a few sheets of our paper.
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Tools & Materials:
• 8.5″ × 11″ cardstock
• pencil
• hole punch
• ribbon
• X-acto knife
• stapler
• scissors
• brad
• thumbtack
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1. Download the template above, then cut out your pinwheel pieces along the dotted lines.
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2. Using an 1/8" hole puncher, punch holes on the ends where indicated.
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3. Wrap a pencil with double-sided tape, then wrap a ribbon around the pencil so it adheres evenly. This will be your pinwheel holder!
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4. Take a thumbtack and pierce it through your pinwheel templates into the pencil eraser.
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5. Cut out and layer the flower pieces one on top of each other.
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6. Put a brad through all the flower pieces and hold them. Take each pinwheel “arm” and layer each under the next, putting each hole through the brad in the process.
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7. Secure the brad and you’re all finished! Let the autumn wind makes your floral pinwheel spin.
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Come and take part in these demos in person! See our events page for more information on how your can craft with us.
Not feeling so crafty? Visit our stores to get inspired and find everything you need to make Fall festive.
