Pinwheel Fun

I'm going to come right out and say it: this craft drove me nuts. It took me awhile to find the best mix to create a spinning pinwheel. (As a side note, if you want a pinwheel that doesn't spin, I have lots of extras!)

You will need:
Paper (computer, construction, or cardstock)
Push pin or small nail
Dowel rod
Small beads
Glue stick

Directions:
1.  For a large pinwheel, cut a 7x7 square out of a piece of cardstock or construction paper.

2.  Divide the paper into four equal squares using a ruler and a pencil.

3.  If wanted, color the paper.

4.  Next, at each corner draw a 3 1/4 inch long line diagonally towards the middle.

I colored in each section so you
could see things a little better.

5.  Cut along each line.

6.  Number each line 1, 2, 3, 4.

7. Place glue in center. Fold number 1 to center.

8.  Add glue. Fold down 2.

9.  Add glue. Repeat for 3 and 4.

10. Hold in place.

11. Place a bead on the pin and push pin through center of paper.

12. Place two small beads in the back onto the pin.

13. Place pinwheel/pin/beads on top of a dowel rod/stick on a flat surface.

14. Hammer the pin into the dowel rod.

Alternatives:

• Color yours red, white, and blue for a 4th of July craft.
• Push the pin into the eraser on top of a pencil. (Be careful: mine kept falling off when blowing it to spin. If you had a longer pin, it might work better.)