DIY Spring Paper Daffodil Pinwheels

I've been in the mood to dress up my home for Spring, and I've been trying to think of a fun DIY craft that brings some of that spring season into my home, but is also fun to create. Introducing "Spring Paper Daffodil Pinwheels!" Just by using a few key craft items, you can easily make this project by yourself or with your kids. Be sure to pin this project for later!

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher

To Create the Pinwheels:


1. Use a digital or manual pinwheel die to die cut pinwheels from white or yellow paper or cardstock.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


2. Fold up each corner to meet in the center of the pinwheel.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


3. To create the daffodil flower center, punch a circle from black cardstock. Use a smaller hole punch to punch a hole through the center of the larger circle.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


4. To create the 3d part of the daffodil, die cut two layers of white cardstock flowers with a manual die cut machine a small pointed flower.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher

5. To create the flower center, thread a black, gem brad through the center of the white flowers, the black punched circle, and ALL the holes in the pinwheel. Use your fingers to pinch up the petals of the top, white flower to create a 3d effect.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


6. Pinch the ends of the top of a straw together. Use a tiny hole punch to punch a hole in the pinched part of the straw, about 1/4" from the top of the straw.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


7. Thread the brad through the holes of the straw, and open the brad ends on the back of the straw.

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher


8. The daffodil pinwheel should easily turn when blown. Adjust the tightness of the brad if the pinwheel sticks.

Here's a closer look at the pinwheels:

Paper Daffodil Pinwheels craft for kids with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. #kidscraft #daffodils #pinwheel #jengallacher

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