Pinwheels
While I was on the Disney trip I was talking with a fellow demonstrator about different projects she was making and I was so intrigued with one of them. She told me she was making Summer Wreaths by making Pinwheels. I thought this sounded like a really fun idea so I set out to make my own. I thought this would be a pretty big project, but in the end it didn't take any time at all. Once you do all the prep work of cutting your paper it's quite easy. Take a peek:
I had an entire pack of the Big Top Birthday DSP #122348. I started by making different sizes of pinwheels. 6 x 6, 4.5 x 4.5 and then the smallest one I made was 4 x 4. Of course any size you make is going to work fine, these are sizes I decided to try myself. Once I cut my paper to the desired size I used this pattern below to make the pinwheel patterns. Keep in mind I used "almost" the entire pack of DSP. It's retiring, I wanted to make GOOD use of it.
I bought a Styrofoam Wreath at my local craft shop and started making the pinwheels on the wreath by using stick pins. This way I figured the pinwheels were not going anywhere. I continued to do this until my wreath was complete. Here is my completed project:
Just as simple as that. I encourage you to make one. They are simple and it's one way to use your supplies and enjoy a nice summer wreath in your home.
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Have a FANTASTIC day!
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May 21, 2012 - 12:05:08How many of each size pinwheel did you use if you remember. Was curious to about how many are on the wreath total!!!
I simply LOVE this!! What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing…I have almost a full pack of this DSP too.
Jenni, I know I used 6 pieces that measured 6 x 6. Then the rest of them I cut 4.5 x 4.5 and 4 x 4. I just kept cutting them until the wreath was full. I only had a sheet and a half left over. It’s a great way to use an entire pack of DSP. LOL.
As for how many total… I have no idea.
These are too stinkin cute , love the wreath,yes how many did it tale for the wreath?
Kimberly, this is beautiful!! What a great way to show off our product while adding decor to your home. Must try!!
So did you just use the pins to hold in place or did you end up hot gluing them in place?
I used 6 pieces that measured 6 x 6. Then the rest of them I cut 4.5 x 4.5 and 4 x 4. I just kept cutting them until the wreath was full. I only had a sheet and a half left over. It’s a great way to use an entire pack of DSP. LOL.
WOW…. Simple… easy… WONDERFUL!! Thanks so much for sharing….
Faith
Fab-u-Lous!! What a great wreath for the rest of Spring/Summer!
WOW Kimberly that is absolutely gorgeous. I just might give that a try
Thanks for sharing. 
This is such a fun idea and yours turned out just great!
FYI =-The cheap way to make a styro-foam wreath is to use a pool noodle from the $1 store and duct tape the ends together!!! ;o)
So Eye catching!!! Couple of questions. What size wreath did you use? Since pinwheels are so dimensional, how did you cover the sides with them? By stick pens, did you mean like corsage pins through the button holes? Thanks
Debra, it was a pretty large wreath. As for the back I really concentrated on the sides so they were covered. I covered as much as i could anyways. LOL. The stick pins worked amazingly.
I measured the wreath today. It’s about 17″ wide from end to end in the middle of the wreath. I used regular stick pins to keep the pinwheels on the wreath. For the buttons I used a pin with a pearl on the end.
I hope that helps.