What do you think of when you see pinwheels?
I think of Spring and Summer.
Warm, windy days.
Backyard BBQ's....Lounging and laughing.
Basically.... FUN!
I wanted to share with you this simple tutorial on how to make your own
PINWHEEL GARLAND!
It would be such a cute addition to your outdoor garden party, baby shower, bridal shower, even as wedding decorations in matching wedding colors... perfect!
Here's what you need to get started:
It would be such a cute addition to your outdoor garden party, baby shower, bridal shower, even as wedding decorations in matching wedding colors... perfect!
Here's what you need to get started:
The next steps are pretty much explained in the following photos:
I punched small holes in 2 of the corner points on each pinwheel and strung them onto a length of jute rope:
That's all there is to it!
My home decorations don't exactly mesh with Springy colors, but I'm loving the pinwheel garland just the same.
I hope you enjoy making your own
PINWHEEL GARLAND!
Feel free to link up a photo in the comments if you make one.
I definitely want to see it!
-Annie
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44 comments:
LOVE these! So Ca-ute! I want to make one!!!!
I love making pinwheels, and this idea is Super Duper cute!!!!
That's so adorable! Looks really summery and fun =) x
oh so cute! I love banners and this one is particularly adorable.
I am so gonna make this unless you want-ta-part with yours. Too cute! Love it!
SO SO pretty! I love it! As you know, I'm in a garlany kind of mood. I must try this ;)
This is so precious! Great idea!
amber @ barbwired
I love this! I've made pennant garland but not pinwheel...will definitely try this!
That is so cute and original! Pinwheels are just fun! Thanks for linking up!
Really Cute!!!
this is so pretty and whimsical! looks awesome hanging from your shelves :)
I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-2-and-features.html
Thank you so much for linking this to our party at Paper Issues! We featured you today! http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2011/04/pinwheel-banner.html
Feel free to come grab a Featured Button to add to your collection!!
Thanks!! =)
What a fun and colorful idea! Thanks for sharing!
This has to be one of the cutest banners ever! Love it! I'm a new follower.
woo hoo! totally awesome in so many ways!
This is great! Awesome work! I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
I love it! You are so creative!
I am your newest follower, I would love it if you would come check my blog out and maybe follow back!
Love the pinwheels but REALLY love that whole shelf unit and all the stuff on it!! Very Happy!!!
I'm planning my daughter's birthday party with Pinwheels as the theme. It's in July so it's perrrfect for summer and I just love your banner idea. Thanks so much for sharing!!! Will keep this in mind for the party and share a pic of mine if I end up making one. Got so much to do! ;-)
Super Adorable, I love the colors! Thanks for sharing the great tutorial, visiting from Somewhat Simple.
So so fun!!! I'd love for you to link up to Wow Me Wednesday!
http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/wow-me-wednesday-5.html
This is precious! I have a daughter who LOVES pinwheels and is turning five! I need to do this for her. Thank you.
This is just a darling idea! What a great way to transition into summer, too! Love it.
I love it!! I love anything with pin wheels, great idea!
I love pinwheels! so fun and springy!
I just wanted to let you know that I'm featuring this on my blog today if you'd like to check it out.
thanks!
Sassy Sanctuary
I love the button center and using twine to string it! Very cute!
Thanks for the tutorial, I have an idea in my head I have been meaning to work on and needed to know how to make the pinwheel. What is that on the top shelf is it buttons? Would love to see a close up of that picture.
could NOT love this more. Thanks so much for sharing! So so so cute!
That is so cheerful and fun--I love it!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
love it!
Hi:) Happy newest follower here:-)!!! What a lovely idea!!! I love pinwheels, but this garland takes up all my space in my heart!!!
Just adorable!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
These are so adorable. I think of summer photo props!
That is really cute.
I adore these pinwheels. This is a fine written tutorial...
You will be featured at the next Creative Juice Party!
Love! Love! Love
Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice Thursday...hope to see more of your work this upcoming week!
what a neat idea! i love the colors you chose!
Love it, too cute, I just had to make one this weekend and love how it turned out, so very fun and easy! Thanks for the idea.
-Kathy
busscherfamily.blogspot.com
Oh migosh! This is so so so so cute! I want to make one for my daughters birthday party in June! You are terribly creative =) I hope you can stop by and link this up to my VIP party today! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-11.html
SUUUUUUPER cute! Would love for you to link this up :)
Lolly Jane
lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com
Love this-so cute!!
I featured you on Toast of Tuesday!! Come grab a button!
http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/toast-of-tuesday_19.html
Love it!
i already have my papers cut!! this is the greatest tutorial ever for a visual learner. thank you!! ♥
I found you on Pinterest, and I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for posting this tutorial! These pinwheels were so super easy to make, thanks to your instructions. I made a strand to use as a photo prop. Can't wait!
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