Paper CraftsNo. 7924 · The 2026 edition
A Pumpkin Pinwheel
Transform a simple sheet of orange paper into a festive spinning decoration with this easy craft project.
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This project guides you through creating a pumpkin-themed pinwheel using orange and green construction paper, scissors, a pencil, and a pushpin. By cutting and folding the paper, then attaching it to a pencil, you can make a fun, rotating decoration that captures the spirit of the season.
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Directions
- Start by cutting a square shape from the orange construction paper.
- Draw diagonal lines from each corner toward the center, then carefully cut along these lines, stopping just short of the middle to preserve a small circular area.
- Fold the left edge of every resulting triangle toward the center point, allowing the edges to overlap slightly.
- Insert a pushpin through the center of the folded paper and into the eraser end of the pencil, ensuring the pin is loose enough to allow the blades to rotate freely.
- Attach a small piece of green paper to the top of the pencil to resemble a pumpkin stem.
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