Cute. Cute. Cute.
I get a longing in my heart to make a something. Then, when i do, i go crazy making loads! This time, its Pinwheels. And i don't need to put together a lovely clear, graphic, whimsical, pretty tutorial (for anything really!) as BlogLand and YouTube are full of such things, done better, by other crafty folk.
But i can collate some of the great ideas and pin them all together for you and me for easy reference.
Being a FELT FAN: (link to the felt shop)
I decided to make my little PinWheels from felt.
I sell these already awesome FELT FANCIES which are bags of 2x2inch wool felt squares and so they were the perfect size for me to play with. I just had to choose 2 contrasting colours to lay on top of each other to get this double colour / multi wheel effect.
And - you know me - it has to be a button in the middle to secure it all.
I don't need my pinwheels to turn in a breeze and so the felt and button was the natural choice for me as materials.
And what can you do with mini PinWheels???
Stick to the top of a giant pin as a pin topper.
Stick to the front of a magnet for your fridge.
Make into a pen topper (see top photo) i stuck that onto a pencil eraser.
Sew onto cushions / bunting
Make into hairclips - brooches - add to bags... anywhere really!
Kelsey from 'PoofyCheeks' Blog has put hers onto pegs to make nice memo holders:
And i think this is a great idea. Personally i would cover the pegs in paper too and pop a smaller pinwheel on the top. Just to get maximum craftiness out of the project.
Anyway, quick looksee - i have used cardstock to show you but it is exactly the same whether you use paper or felt or plastic.
Cut from each corner nearly to the middle. I didn't even measure - you can just judge it, as long as they are the same length from each corner.
I have a needle threaded ready and a good knot in the end, ready to secure all the tips when we fold them to the centre. Every 'other' tip gets folded into the centre - don't panic, as soon as you hold it and do it, alllll becomes very clear. Have a play.
I stitched them all over and over to keep them secure and then i just sewed the little wee button on the top and over the middle to make it look pretty.
I also stuck some washi tape pieces onto the white sides because i am not a 'pretty pretty' clean look type of crafter. I like anarchy, individualism, and a bit of crazy in my crafting. Its why i craft at all!
I stuck this paper PinWheel on to a cocktail stick - also wrapped in washi tape!
SO.... HOW did i get the felt PinWheels with the zigzaggy edges? like on the felt PinWheels above?
Good huh? i cut all round the squares AND into the centres using pinking shears to get that effect.
Not a clear enough tutorial for you? don't worry, here are better versions and other ideas:
Carolina, in the link below, shows you how to make a proper little twirly one.
Very cute to add to gifts and for party favours. Make millliiioonns of them!!
And here is another larger version on a weddingy Blog - its nice to get different ideas, ya!?
Feel free to leave comments and link to your own PinWheels projects. Its what the internet is best at!
Super cute! May make some for the girls :-)
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