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    Fun Pinwheels 4th of July Craft with Free Printables

    Published: Jun 14, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 14 Comments

    I’m so excited to share this fun and easy 4th of July craft for kids. Don't you think these patriotic pinwheels are so cute? Do you have any idea how easy it is to make a pinwheel? Seriously. I don’t know why I’ve bought them for my kids so many times. They’re super quick and easy.

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    I bet you have pretty much everything you need already. I'll provide some fancy patriotic paper (in the form of mix-and-match-printables), and you provide the rest.

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    You need cardstock, access to a color printer, thumbtacks or pins, unused pencils and a strong glue (I used glue dots). Just a hint to save you some frustration and travel time. Skip Target, Walmart, and the Dollar Store when looking for red, white and blue pencils. Head straight to an office supply store. I got mine at Staples for less than a dollar.

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    HOW TO MAKE A PINWHEEL:

    RELATED: Fast and Frugal Patriotic Wreath, Tin Can Stilts Classic Toy Tutorial

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    1. Print your papers by clicking on the download button below. (You'll get access to printables in large and small sizes.)

    Click to download

    1. Cut out the squares from the printable papers, and cut along the black interior lines to form almost-triangles. (Note that the lines do not go all the way to the center of the pinwheel. You are only cutting part way.)
    2. Bend every other corner into the center of the pinwheel (overlap the center x slightly).
    3. Release the corners. Using a thumbtack, poke a hole in the center of the pinwheel (through the x) and in every corner that you folded. I found it easiest to poke through the paper and into a pin cushion.

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    1. Insert a pin into all four corner holes and then into the center hole. Push the pin into the side of a pencil eraser. (You can use the thumbtack instead of a pin. The thumbtack creates a larger hole than the pin, so if you use the pin, the wheel will spin more easily since it’s smaller than hole you created.)
    2. Choose a center circle from my patterns to glue over the pin, or use the pinwheel as is. Have fun!

    Fun and Easy 4th of July Craft for Kids! Patriotic Pinwheels | I provide the mix-and-match printables and instructions. You provide the fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    I used the small pinwheels to make a patriotic mantel decoration (above), and I used a combination of the small and large pinwheels to make a fast and frugal Fourth of July wreath for my front door. What will you do with your pinwheels?

    Fast and Frugal Patriotic Wreath for the Fourth of July {OneCreativeMommy.com} Download printable pinwheels, too!

    Thanks for reading. Have a great week. Don't forget to check out more fun ideas by clicking on the images below. The images are linked to posts.

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    Heidi

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Elmer Anderson

      June 20, 2016 at 2:15 am

      Those are really cute pinwheels.. Perfect for the 4th of July..

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 26, 2016 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks, Elmer. They're a great kids' craft, too.

        Reply
    2. Jacqui Odell

      September 23, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      These are so cute! I think they would be fun anytime of the year to make.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 26, 2016 at 9:31 pm

        Definitely, Jacqui. I'll never buy a pinwheel again! They're so easy.

        Reply
    3. valmg @ Mom Knows It All

      September 23, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      These are so cute and creative! They look terrific, and they seem to be simple enough for anyone to do.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 26, 2016 at 9:31 pm

        Thanks, Val. They're definitely easy! I'll never buy a pinwheel again.

        Reply
    4. Carrie

      September 24, 2016 at 1:44 am

      These are so cute! I love them! I will definitely have to make these next year!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 26, 2016 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks, Carrie! They're super easy and fun. I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    5. Marcie W.

      September 24, 2016 at 9:45 am

      What a fun idea! These would be a great way for kids to have some fun before the fireworks begin.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 26, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        That's a great idea, Marcie. We made ours with just the kids for our home, but it would be fun to make them at our neighborhood 4th of July party.

        Reply
    6. Luana Millan

      August 30, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Wow, they really are beautiful and cute, congratulations on creativity.
      I will try to teach my daughter to do, she loves crafts.

      Thank you so much for sharing with us!

      Reply
    7. Emerson

      September 20, 2017 at 5:29 am

      These are so beautiful! I think they would be fun at any date of the year to do. Congratulations on your article

      Reply
    8. Kathy

      February 14, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      I love your pinwheels and also putting popsicle sticks with watermelon slices. I will try these this 4th. Thanks for these wonderful ideas!!!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        February 15, 2018 at 1:57 pm

        Thank you for your kind comment, Kathy! I hope these ideas work for you.

        Reply

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