Fun DIY Paddle Fans for Summer Parties
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This has been an exceptionally hot and humid summer for us, and every time we spend time outdoors, we need extra cooling help. One way I found to make this fun and easy is with DIY paddle fans. I wanted something fun and quirky, so I took inspiration from the coldest thing I could think of — an ice cube!
I used a big, bold image of an ice cube to create a free downloadable paddle fan template that I'm happy to share with you all.
Our paddle fan printable includes front and back images so the fans can be two-sided. For each fan, I printed a front and back onto white cardstock, and cut them out. I also grabbed some simple wooden paddle fan sticks and double-sided tape.
To start, I put some double-sided tape on the end of the paddle fan stick.
Then I stuck it to the back ice cube printout.
I ran more double-sided tape around the edges of the back printout, and again on the other side of the stick.
Then I placed the front printout on top, lining it up as best I could with the back.
I missed, of course, but a quick trim with some scissors got rid of the white edges!
And that's it! It's so quick and easy to make your own paper paddle fans.
A bucket full of these ice cube paddle fans is such a cute addition to any outdoor event, and really offers a fun and unique way for guests to cool themselves.
One comment so far:
Great idea!!