Tutorial--Pinwheels!
I just love pinwheels on a layout...they just make me smile! I tried to make the directions as simple as I could because they first tutorial I found, was really tough to follow. So here it goes.
Step 1: Gather supplies...double-sided patterned paper, paper trimmer, pencil, scissors, and a brad.
Step 2: Cut your patterned paper in a perfect square. For this tutorial, I cut the square to 5 inches.
Step 3: Draw a big "X" across the square. With the cross in the center of the paper and the ends of the "X" to the corners.
Step 4: From each corner of your square, cut towards the center of the square. DO NOT cut to the center of the square. Stop cutting at about 1/2 an inch before you get to the center.
Step 5: Now...if you look at the square, you should have 4 triangles. Punch a whole in the left hand corner of each triangle and the center.
Step 6: Fold over each of the punched corners to the center securing with a brad.
There ya have it!
Here is how I used 2 pinwheels on my layout.
I can't wait to see some of your layouts using pinwheels!
Step 1: Gather supplies...double-sided patterned paper, paper trimmer, pencil, scissors, and a brad.
Step 2: Cut your patterned paper in a perfect square. For this tutorial, I cut the square to 5 inches.
Step 3: Draw a big "X" across the square. With the cross in the center of the paper and the ends of the "X" to the corners.
Step 4: From each corner of your square, cut towards the center of the square. DO NOT cut to the center of the square. Stop cutting at about 1/2 an inch before you get to the center.
Step 5: Now...if you look at the square, you should have 4 triangles. Punch a whole in the left hand corner of each triangle and the center.
Step 6: Fold over each of the punched corners to the center securing with a brad.
There ya have it!
Here is how I used 2 pinwheels on my layout.
I can't wait to see some of your layouts using pinwheels!
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Permalink Reply by Tami White on -
Finally some instructions I can understand-THANK YOU!! Now I can finally give it a try!
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Permalink Reply by Julie on -
Fabulous tutorial Frances - definitely have to try these & great layout!!
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Permalink Reply by Heather Arave on -
I hear ya Tami! Finally some instructions. I have been wanting to make those cutie pinwheels!!
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Permalink Reply by Aphra on -
Great job! Love the simplicity of this tutorial. Your samples are all fabulous!
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Permalink Reply by Kathy on -
what a GREAT idea! And so cute on your page. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
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Permalink Reply by Shir Benovich on -
I've always wanted to do it, i might give it a chance now!
Thanks :-)
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Permalink Reply by Tracey Hunter on -
Gorgeous Pinwheels Frances. I will have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing :)
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Permalink Reply by Malinda Andrew on
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love this! thanks for the instructions!
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Permalink Reply by Madeline Grimes on -
These are so cool! TFS! I asked about these a lil while back and got the directions but never did get to doing any! I just might try it this weekend at my crops i am going to.
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