DIY Patriotic Pinwheels

-Decorative paper, different patterns of red, white, and blue found in the scrapbooking section of craft stores:
-8 1/2 x 11 inch for small pinwheels
-12 x 12 inch for large pinwheels
-Stapler
-Ruler
-Hot glue
-Scissors
-Paper stars (use an online template or trace the shape from a star cookie cutter)
-String
-Small dowel

For small pinwheels:
-2 1/2 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 inch decorative paper
-Cut paper in half horizontally, fold paper in 3/4 inch folds

For large pinwheels:
-7 sheets of 12 x 12 inch paper
-Cut paper in half horizontally, fold paper in 1 inch folds

Attach the pieces of paper, end to end, using a staple or glue gun.

Close the circle by cinching in the middle. This should produce a circular fan.

5. Secure a small dowel rod to the back of the pinwheel with a glue gun to give it some stability.
6. Add string for hanging