DIY: 4th of July Pinwheel Wreath

DIY: 4th of July Pinwheel Wreath

Create this simple and fabulous pinwheel wreath to decorate for the 4th of July! This project can even be made with children as a kids craft. The pinwheel wreath is the perfect, festive decoration for a July 4th party!

What you need

Scrapbook/printed 4th of July themed paper
Embellishments or buttons
Glue
Scissors
Paper plate
Fabric

Instructions

1. Cut out 4 by 4 inch squares from the scrapbook paper. You will need about 7-8 pieces depending on how many pinwheels you want to make to cover the paper plate.

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2. Fold the paper diagonally both ways. Crease and unfold. Draw a dot on each line that is 2 inches away from the corner.

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3. Cut on each folded line and stop at the dot. This will create 8 different flaps. Apply glue to the center and fold one flap in.

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4. Glue each alternate flap into the center.

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5. Apply an embellishment into the center. This will hide the glue.

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6. Repeat steps 1-5 to make 6 to 7 more pinwheels.

7. Make the actual wreath is super simple. Cut out the border of a paper plate and attach some pretty fabric to cover it up. Glue on the pinwheels around the paper plate to create a beautiful pinwheel wreath!

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All done!

Comments

  1. like it!!!

  2. It seems to be quite simple.

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