As usual the tv is always an issue when trying to dress my mantel.
This time I tried to divide and conquer.
The right side is mushrooms (see how I made them here).
And the left side is pinwheel toparies:
How I made the mini pinwheel toparies:
1. Cut a 3″ square of paper (I used two papers, one for the front, one for the back or you could use double sided scrapbook paper.)
2. If using two papers adhere together with spray adhesive.
3. Cut slits on the diagonal about 1/3 up each side (follow yellow lines):
4. Sew a stitch through the center to hold all points together:
5. Faux sew the button, adhere with hot glue in center, hot glue entire pinwheel to stick:
There’s an easy tutorial here on how to make paper pinwheels.
A just maybe we’ll get a visit from these guys:
Comeca Jones says
I found those mush room @Target last year and used them in a smaller bed for a fairy garden they are so cute with the tiny pinwheels!
{northern cottage} says
oh my word – those pinwheels are darling – I LOVE seeing them displayed in the metal buckets…well done!
I just recently did a post on making pinwheels too:
http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-make-pinwheel.html
they are so springy!
angie @ the cellar door stories says
i love those pinwheels ~ so sweet!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
Love the pinwheels! That's something I want to make.
Connie @ Measured by the Heart says
coming to you from tt&j. Those are super cute. I am happy to be your newest follower. Please stop by for book club if you're interested–connie, measuredbytheheart.com
Kristin says
I love your the pinwheel idea! Very cute and different!
Chris says
I'm not sure which I love more, the pinwheels or the mushrooms. Each are darling. I think pinwheel topiaries just got added to my wish list!
Jaimee says
These are really cute! I just love how they look on your mantel : )
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
radn@HouseonAshwelllane says
such a sweet mantel! I am going to check out how to make the mushrooms!
Amy C says
These little pinwheels are SO cute! The colors are so fun and vibrant for summer too!
Bec@littlelucylu says
Those are TOO cute!
Perfect Spring accent!
Thanks a bunch for linking up!
~Bec 🙂
Susan @ Busy at Home says
So sweet! I could see these in so many settings–at a child's party, on a mantle like you did, as a table centerpiece, etc! Thanks for sharing!
Popping over form I heart naptime!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Those little topiaries are irresistible!
Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says
absolutely adorable. I love the pinwheels.
I'm a new follower,
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
thelifeofthepartyco says
I love both the pinwheels and the mushrooms! What a fun summertime mantel! Going over to check out how you made the mushrooms next. I came over from the Sunday Scoop link party.
Jen Avila says
So happy that you posted such an easy to follow tutorial. LOVE these pinwheels. I think I found my afternoon project. Thanks for sharing! Following you now. 🙂
Carmella says
I can't wait to make 1 or 105 of these cute little pin wheels! Thanks for sharing!
Emily {Frilly Details} says
You have created such a cute setting on your mantle! Perfect for Spring. Those mushrooms are just too cute and I'm adding the pinwheels on my crafting to-do list!
Heather says
This is one seriously fun mantel! Loving the mushrooms and the adorable pinwheels!
Michelle says
How cute! You gave me some great ideas!! I would LOVE if you would kindly link up this awesome idea to my very FIRST Delicately Constructed Fridays; a crafty linky party that starts tomorrow!
Please 🙂
Have a great day!!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
Sweet Floweret says
Great idea. They turned out really cute.
Would you consider linking up to my "20 minute tuesday" party at this address tomorrow? http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com
It's for projects that: take 20-30 mins and cost less than 10 bucks.
Great place for people to come and check out quick and inexpensive ideas!
Thanks for considering!
Tina
PS: I'm giving away 20 more button pony tailers! Here's the info:
http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com/p/may-winners.html