How to Make Paper Napkin Pinwheels

DIY your party decorations with this super simple (and super cute) how-to from HGTV Magazine.
DIY paper pinwheels

DIY Paper Pinwheels

Try this fun idea at your next outdoor party.

Photo by: Marko Metzinger/Studio D

Marko Metzinger/Studio D

Fold

Open up a paper napkin, and lay it facedown. Accordion-fold it.

Staple

Staple the center of the folded napkin.

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

Follow these steps to create this fun DIY party decoration from HGTV Magazine.

Photo by: Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Cut

Cut the ends into points.

Glue

Run a glue stick down the length of the folded napkin.

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

Follow these steps to create this fun DIY party decoration from HGTV Magazine.

Photo by: Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Secure and Open

Fold the napkin in half to adhere one side to the other. Next, start pulling the napkin open on the unglued sides, then glue them together to complete your pinwheel.

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

Follow these steps to create this fun DIY party decoration from HGTV Magazine.

Photo by: Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Hang

Tape string to the back so you can hang it.

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

DIY Paper Pinwheel Decoration

Follow these steps to create this fun DIY party decoration from HGTV Magazine.

Photo by: Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

Courtesy of HGTV Magazine

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