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diy paper spinner

DIY Paper Spinner

Keep your kids engaged with these simple DIY paper spinners. With basic materials you can make a fun DIY paper toy for the little ones!
Prep: 5 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Drying Time: 30 minutes

Video Tutorial

Equipment

  • Round item for tracing
  • Ruler
  • Paint brush
  • Scissors

Materials 

Instructions 

  • Make two paper circles by tracing any round object that you have. I used a small plate to make my circles.
  • Cut out your circles.
  • Decorate your spinner.
  • You can use paint to add color to your spinner or use crayons or markers instead.
  • Decorate the front of the circles and wait until the paint dries.
  • Draw a circle on your cardboard by tracing one of your decorated circles onto the cardboard. Cut it out.
  • Glue the paper circles to the cardboard circle, one on each side. The decorated side should face out.
  • Poke two little holes in the center of your spinner.
  • Cut an 18” piece of twine and thread it through one hole and then back through the other.
  • Tie the loose ends into a knot. You should have two twine loops, one on either side of the spinner.
  • Your spinner is done! To make it spin, take both ends of twine (one in each hand) and propel the spinner forward a few times.
  • Have fun!

Notes

*Or markers/crayons
** or rope, string
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