Looking for a super fun and creative way to keep kids busy while working on their fine motor skills? This homemade spinner craft is a brilliant hands-on activity that uses simple materials and lets kids get messy with paint! They’ll love watching it spin once it’s finished and you’ll love how easy it is to make.
We love crafts that double up as toys! There’s something extra special about making something with your own hands and then being able to play with it afterward. This spinner craft is a perfect example. It’s not just a fun art project, it’s a homemade toy that kids can actually use and enjoy again and again.
What You’ll Need to Make Your Own Paper Spinner
To make your own colorful spinner, gather these supplies:
- Colorful paint – we used orange and yellow but you can use any colors you like best.
- Paint brush
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Glue
- Cardboard
- Black marker
How to Make Your Own Paper Spinner Craft
Start by cutting two circles out of cardboard. These will be the base of your spinner. Using orange and yellow paint, splash and swirl your design across both circles – there’s no right or wrong here, just let the creativity flow! Once the paint is dry, glue the two circles together with the decorated sides facing out.
Next, use your scissors to carefully poke two holes in the center of the disc. Cut a length of yarn and thread it through the holes, tying a loop on each end so your spinner is ready to go.
Finally, use a black marker to draw curved lines over the top, making your spinner look like a basketball or your own unique pattern. Now you’re ready to spin!
How to make your own colorful spinner
Spin into fun with this colorful DIY toy! Paint, thread, and twirl your way to endless entertainment with this easy homemade spinner.
Materials
- Paint
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Glue
- Yarn
- Marker
Instructions
- Cut two circles from a cardboard then splash orange and yellow paint onto both, or decorate however you like.
- Let them dry before doing the next step.
- Attach the two circles together once they are dry.
- Cut two holes through the middle to insert the yarn and string it through as shown
- Lastly, draw curves with the marker to make a ball design
This craft is not only colorful and fun but also teaches kids about motion and balance. It’s an awesome way to sneak in some learning while they play. Plus, painting the discs helps with color recognition and creativity.
How to Use the Spinner
Hold the yarn loops and twist up the disc, then pull the yarn outward quickly to watch your spinner whirl! Kids will have a blast getting the rhythm right and seeing how fast they can make it go.
Watch the spinner in action on Youtube shorts
More Simple Crafts to Try Next
If you enjoyed this activity, you might also like:
- How To Make Your Own Kaleidoscope Craft
- Moving Car Craft for Kids
- Diy Mini Notebook Craft
- Flying Superhero Paper Plate Craft
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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