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title: 4th of July Pinwheels
description: Add some fun holiday flair to your outdoor decorations with these easy pinwheels.  These wheels might not spin, but the foil accent creates a “shiny” look to it and looks stunning when hit by the sunlight.
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# 4th of July Pinwheels

Posted on Jun 18, 2018 7:36:00 AM by [Grace Tolman](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/grace-tolman)

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Add some fun holiday flair to your outdoor decorations with these easy pinwheels.  These wheels might not spin, but the foil accent creates a “shiny” look to it and looks stunning when hit by the sunlight.

**![4th of July pinwheels (13) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(13)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(13)%20copy.jpg)**

**Designed by:** Grace Tolman

**Time:** Approximately 20 minutes

**Level:** Quick and Easy

**Size: ** 16” x 10¾” x 1½”

 ![4th of July pinwheels (1) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(1)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(1)%20copy.jpg)

**Here's what you need:**

- [Advanced Strength Dots™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/diy-hardware/1006-2?plpver=1002)
- [Ultra Thin Dots™](http://catalog.gluedots.com/item/consumer-products/craft-hobby/1003?plpver=1002)
- Circle punch- 1¾” EK Success
- Paper trimmer
- Scissors
- Cardstock
- Foil Paper- Grafix Arts
- Buttons- Source Unknown
- BBQ sticks- Kroger Brand

**Here's what you do:**

Cut the cardstock into 8” square pieces using the paper trimmer.

![4th of July pinwheels (2) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(2)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(2)%20copy.jpg)  
Apply Ultra Thin Dots to one side of the cardstock and adhere the foil papers. Trim excess if needed.

![4th of July pinwheels (3) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(3)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(3)%20copy.jpg)  
Cut slits from one corner of the square pieces to about 2” from the center. Repeat process to all corners of the square piece. Do the same process for all pinwheels.

![4th of July pinwheels (5) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(5)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(5)%20copy.jpg)  
Attach an Advanced Strength Dot to one corner of each square. ![4th of July pinwheels (6) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(6)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(6)%20copy.jpg)Bring to the center to create the pinwheel.

![4th of July pinwheels (7) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(7)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(7)%20copy.jpg)

Add another Advanced Strength Dots to the center and place a button to finish the pinwheel.

![4th of July pinwheels (10) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(10)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(10)%20copy.jpg)  
Punch out a circle from the same color cardstock using the 1/3/4” circle punch.

![4th of July pinwheels (8) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(8)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(8)%20copy.jpg)

Add Advanced Strength Dots to the circle and place a BBQ stick in the center. ![4th of July pinwheels (9) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(9)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(9)%20copy.jpg)Place on the center of the back of the pinwheel.

![4th of July pinwheels (14) copy](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2017-2018/4thofjuly/grace/4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(14)%20copy.jpg?width=725&name=4th%20of%20July%20pinwheels%20(14)%20copy.jpg)

Repeat the process until you’ve created as many pinwheels as you needed.

~ Grace

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