How to Make Paper Fans
Learn how to make paper fans that can be used as decorations and stored away easily. You can mix and match multiple designs with these paper fans made from your favorite scrapbook paper.
Equipment
- Scissors
- Paper trimmer optional in place of scissors
Supplies
- 2 pieces scrapbook paper (8.5 x 11 inches or 12 x 12)
- 1 piece white cardstock
- 1 wooden skewers, string, or popsicle sticks
- hot glue (or craft glue)
- paper clip
Instructions
- Cut scrapbook paper lengthwise to form three strips of equal width and length.
- Fold the strips of paper back and forth accordion style.
- Attach the strips of paper by overlapping the ends and securing with glue.
- Use a small strip of cardstock to glue one end of the folded strips together. Make sure you place enough glue to touch all ends of the fan.
- Open the fan and secure the ends of the fan together in the back with a paper clip.
- Glue a wooden skewer, popsicle stick, or piece of string in the back, if desired.
- Add extra details like circles or stars to the front of the fans, if desired.
Notes
To store the paper fan, simply remove the paper clip and collapse the fan.
For a simplified version of a paper fan, use only one strip of paper and staple one end of the fan together. This is especially helpful if working with small children.
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