Paper Spinners

These whimsical little baubles are quick and easy to make from scrap booking paper.

Supplies needed:
Scrap booking paper
Scissors
Sewing machine or needle and thread

To begin, cut a piece of 12Γ—12 scrap booking paper into nine equal square sections. Set aside the ninth piece. Stack eight of the pieces back to back (i.e. printed side facing printed side, white side facing white side). Sew a seam right down the center of the stack of eight squares. Tie off the thread ends.

Take the ninth piece and cut it into the shape you want your spinner to be. Lay this piece on top of the stack of eight to use a guide. Cut the stack of eight into the decided shape, being careful not to cut the thread. Set aside the ninth piece again; you won’t be using it any more. Pick up the stack of eight and carefully fan out the edges. Fan only in pairs keeping the white side hidden, while allowing the pretty scrapbook paper to show through.

Run a length of string through the top of each ornament. Hang several together and watch them spin in the breeze. These look great as a garland at summer parties or on a tree at Christmas time.

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