Alright, so I’m going to be honest and admit that I’m not exactly sure what these are called — paper pinwheels, accordion fold circles, circular paper fans, paper rosettes? I’ve seen them referenced as all of these, but no matter what they’re called, they’re hot, they’re pretty, and they’re incredibly versatile. I love seeing the rosettes incorporated into everything from wedding decor to gift wrap and rubber stamping and holiday decorating projects. Here are a few of my favorites:
Clockwise, from top left:
* From the fabulous spirograph inspired wedding at Design*Sponge
* DIY wedding details at Style Me Pretty
* A winter holiday soiree at Snippet & Ink
* Posh Paperie’s paper pinwheel tutorial at Style Me Pretty
* Paper rosette details in this gorgeous floral arrangement by A. Hana Design at Once Wed
* Lovely gift packaging from Summer of Grey Likes Weddings at Style Me Pretty
* Paper rosette initial decorations from Cory and Chris’ wedding at Once Wed
Bonus! Paper Source has a downloadable PDF with instructions for making your own accordion folded paper rosettes. Check it out!
images from their respective owners
What a fun and easy idea. I love them hanging from the ceiling for that wedding table and the bright colors used in that “C.” I’m all for cheap, handmade decor
Oh, these are so lovely! What great ideas, some I would have never thought of. Thanks for sharing!
~ Kristen
What a brilliant idea!! Making some right now.