Background Basics Pinwheel Gift Boxes

I recently discovered and immediately became addicted to making paper pinwheels, so I had to share how to make them with you all!

Quick and easy to make because the base is a Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler and they can have a multitude of uses from decorating frames, gift boxes, cards or scrapbook layouts! A very custom look on a budget! You can even adjust the size to create extra large pinwheels to decorate a kids room or nursery!

Here is what you will need:

Ann Butler Crafter’s® Ink by Clearsnap – Limelight, Aquamarine, Sunshine, Lilac, Night and Berry
Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Checks, Diamond, Basket and Picnic
Tombow – Xtreme Permanent Adhesive, Xtreme Power Tabs
Pastel Cardstock in Lavender, Pink, Green, Yellow and Blue; Ruler; Pencil; Buttons; Embroidery Floss; Scissors; Baby Wipes; Kraft Paper Gift Boxes.

Here is how I made it:

1.) Stamp each of the four Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Checks, Diamond, Basket and Picnic with the Ann Butler Crafter’s® Ink by Clearsnap – Limelight, Aquamarine, Sunshine, Lilac and Berry on the coordinating cardstock. I love how Ann’s brightly colored inks pop off the pastel cardstock colors! Trim each square neatly with scissors.

2.) Attach two contrasting squares together with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. Draw lines from corner to corner, then measure 1″ on either side of the center line.

3.) Cut on each of the four solid lines, stopping at the 1″ mark.

4.) Attach a Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tab to the center of the square.

5.) Fold in every other triangle point and secure to the adhesive to create a pinwheel.

6.) Select a contrasting button and tie a bow with embroidery floss. Attach button to pinwheel with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tab

7.) Cut out one additional Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Checks, Diamond, Basket and Picnic stamped design and attach to box lid with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive.