DIY Project: Pinwheels
You are going to love this next feature. Remember the incredible editorial shoot that we featured a few weeks back, designed by the forever talented Carter & Cook? Well, we had so many requests for more information on the adorable pinwheels that posh paperie crafted, we’ve put together a pretty great DIY feature. Elizabeth, the genius behind the detail, was sweet enough to give us perfect step-by-step info, along with really easy to follow pictures, beautifully captured by Jackie Wonders.
Step #1: Supplies.
Pick your paper and buttons. *Hint*: text weight paper works best. Choosing coordinating patterns and colors for the paper is fun, and choosing different sizes and shapes in the buttons is cute, too. Choose scissors or a paper cutter, and adhesive. Cut 2 strips of paper, equal length and width, depending on the size of the pinwheel you want (thicker strips = larger pinwheel).
Steps #2 and #3: Folding + Combining.
Evenly fold (like an accordion) the 2 strips of paper. Make sure the widths match! (Note: smaller folds make tighter pinwheels. Larger folds are more loose and show more of the pattern. We like to make several of each size – makes for an adorable display). Line up one end of the folded accordion with the end of the other accordion. Fit together and adhere securely. Permanent adhesive squares work nicely, and lie flat.
Step #4: Securing.
Pull the loose ends of the accordion strip around towards each other and adhere securely. The pinwheel will look like a cardstock “circle” (similar to the coffee sleeves they give you at Starbucks). You will need to pop the pinwheel out and push it down (work with it until it looks like a pinwheel should look), holding it in place with your fingers. In the photo, the paperweight is doing the job of holding the pinwheel in place.
Step #5: Finishing Touches.
Choose your button and secure *tightly* with glue dots (you may need to use several!). Note: we recommend weighing the pinwheels down for several hours once they are fully assembled). This will help to ensure that they are secure.
Vendors ~ paper stylists: posh paperie, 619.504.6506 / photography: jackie wonders, 619.787.4296
These are way too gorgeous! Can't wait to do it at my next event!
Thank you Abby and Emily! Can't wait to try these out for my wedding!
Viva DIY!! Can't wait to try it out!!
I love these. Wouldn't they be beautiful to put all around at a little girl's birthday party? Or even a nursery? You could get old wallpaper sample books and go nuts. This is a great DIY. May do with my niece over the holidays! Thanks.
SO COOL! DIY is our middle name so thanks for another great budget friendly decor tip!
These would be so sweet for an outdoor wedding instead of having flowers down the aisle so they catch the breeze and float a little. TOTALLY DOING THIS!
Where did you get your paper from? Love the designs!
totally inexpensive and looks so great!! thanks for the inspiration!
THANK YOU Abby! Posh, you gals are the best!
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love them! I love Jackie Wonders's photographs too. I definitely will use this idea for something in the future.
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I love this idea! Great for my Centerpiece this Thanksgiving.
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Looks so easy. But I am sure I will be all thumbs when I actually try it out.
Will give it a shot anyway, coz it does look so lovely.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome...Awesome...Awesome....
Thank you so much!!
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