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Apr 11, 2011

{PINWHEEL garland - Tutorial}


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:

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:

  1. Dave'sWife@{thediaryofdaveswife}April 11, 2011 4:28 PM

    LOVE these! So Ca-ute! I want to make one!!!!

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  2. Jayna RaeApril 11, 2011 5:05 PM

    I love making pinwheels, and this idea is Super Duper cute!!!!

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 5:08 PM

    That's so adorable! Looks really summery and fun =) x

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  4. KrystalApril 11, 2011 5:09 PM

    oh so cute! I love banners and this one is particularly adorable.

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  5. Michelle Life Buy The BeachApril 11, 2011 5:27 PM

    I am so gonna make this unless you want-ta-part with yours. Too cute! Love it!

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  6. Ali RichardsonApril 11, 2011 6:08 PM

    SO SO pretty! I love it! As you know, I'm in a garlany kind of mood. I must try this ;)

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  7. amber @ barbwiredApril 11, 2011 7:23 PM

    This is so precious! Great idea!

    amber @ barbwired

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  8. Jayma MalmeApril 12, 2011 2:50 AM

    I love this! I've made pennant garland but not pinwheel...will definitely try this!

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  9. KatherineApril 12, 2011 5:12 AM

    That is so cute and original! Pinwheels are just fun! Thanks for linking up!

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  10. danandcamiApril 12, 2011 10:22 PM

    Really Cute!!!

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  11. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsApril 13, 2011 3:10 PM

    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

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  12. CassieApril 13, 2011 3:43 PM

    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!! =)

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  13. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 7:06 PM

    What a fun and colorful idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Simply DomesticApril 13, 2011 8:10 PM

    This has to be one of the cutest banners ever! Love it! I'm a new follower.

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  15. kate blueApril 13, 2011 8:46 PM

    woo hoo! totally awesome in so many ways!

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  16. BodenApril 14, 2011 12:08 PM

    This is great! Awesome work! I'd love for you to stop by my blog sometime, www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  17. ShellyhecticApril 14, 2011 4:24 PM

    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!

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  18. Colleen { HappyLittleArt }April 14, 2011 7:58 PM

    Love the pinwheels but REALLY love that whole shelf unit and all the stuff on it!! Very Happy!!!

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  19. ZoeApril 14, 2011 8:05 PM

    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! ;-)

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  20. Nicole @ Wohler's WorldApril 14, 2011 10:02 PM

    Super Adorable, I love the colors! Thanks for sharing the great tutorial, visiting from Somewhat Simple.

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  21. UnknownApril 14, 2011 10:28 PM

    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

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  22. UnknownApril 14, 2011 10:38 PM

    This is precious! I have a daughter who LOVES pinwheels and is turning five! I need to do this for her. Thank you.

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  23. UnknownApril 15, 2011 5:00 AM

    This is just a darling idea! What a great way to transition into summer, too! Love it.

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  24. SharonApril 15, 2011 5:45 AM

    I love it!! I love anything with pin wheels, great idea!

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  25. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}April 15, 2011 9:18 AM

    I love pinwheels! so fun and springy!

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  26. KrystalApril 15, 2011 9:45 AM

    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

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  27. SweetandSimpleThingsApril 15, 2011 2:07 PM

    I love the button center and using twine to string it! Very cute!

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  28. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsApril 15, 2011 6:20 PM

    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.

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  29. MomofmanyjsApril 15, 2011 6:54 PM

    could NOT love this more. Thanks so much for sharing! So so so cute!

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  30. Rachel // Maybe MatildaApril 15, 2011 7:33 PM

    That is so cheerful and fun--I love it!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  31. 1pureheartApril 15, 2011 10:15 PM

    love it!

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  32. sewhappinessApril 16, 2011 1:54 AM

    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!!!

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  33. UnknownApril 16, 2011 7:34 AM

    These are so adorable. I think of summer photo props!

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  34. Vanessa GoertzenApril 16, 2011 1:00 PM

    That is really cute.

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  35. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 16, 2011 1:29 PM

    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!

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  36. Laura @ live.laugh.photographApril 16, 2011 5:20 PM

    what a neat idea! i love the colors you chose!

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  37. The Busscher Family...April 17, 2011 6:43 AM

    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

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  38. SommerApril 17, 2011 10:10 AM

    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

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  39. Lolly JaneApril 17, 2011 8:45 PM

    SUUUUUUPER cute! Would love for you to link this up :)


    Lolly Jane
    lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com

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  40. AprilApril 19, 2011 6:46 PM

    Love this-so cute!!

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  41. UnknownApril 20, 2011 12:14 AM

    I featured you on Toast of Tuesday!! Come grab a button!

    http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/toast-of-tuesday_19.html

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  42. Wendys HatApril 23, 2011 2:55 AM

    Love it!

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  43. Vicki JohnsonAugust 10, 2011 4:28 AM

    i already have my papers cut!! this is the greatest tutorial ever for a visual learner. thank you!! ♥

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  44. AmeliaMarch 29, 2012 11:01 AM

    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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