![Milk Carton Halloween Lantern](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/_square/Milk-Carton-Halloween-Lantern-Lead-image.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Bright Pop! Cardstock
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Stamper Markers
- Hole Punch
- Paper Straw
- Ruler
- Brass Fasteners
CIY Staff Tips:
- Keep brass fastener slightly loose to help pinwheel spin faster.
Steps:
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-01.jpg)
Pick your favourite pattern of cardstock.
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-02.jpg)
Cut out a 6” x 6” section of cardstock.
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-03.jpg)
On the non-patterned side, create designs with stampers.
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-04.jpg)
With the stamped side facing up, fold the bottom right corner to the top left corner, creating a triangle. Unfold.
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-05.jpg)
Fold the bottom left corner to the top right corner, creating a triangle. Unfold.
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-06.jpg)
Cut a 3” slit from each corner toward the centre.
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-07.jpg)
Punch a hole in the corner to the right of the first slit.
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-08.jpg)
Rotate counterclockwise and repeat until each side has a hole punch.
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-09.jpg)
Use brass fastener to create a small slit in centre of cardstock.
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-10.jpg)
Fold punched corners to the centre so holes overlap.
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-11.jpg)
Hold in place and insert brass fastener, flattening legs to hold pinwheel in place.
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-12-FINAL.jpg)
Flatten the end of straw and punch hole 1/2” from the end.
![Step 13](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-13.jpg)
Place fastener through the hole in the straw and flatten legs to hold in place.
![Step 14](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Paper-Pinwheel_Step-14.jpg)
Blow pinwheel & watch it spin!
Occasion:
Summer,
Birthday,
Rainy Day Crafts
Age:
6+,
8+