Paper Wedding Crafts: DIY Fans by Lia Griffith

Beginner | 21 min

Taught by Lia Griffith

In this class, Lia shows crafters how to make scalloped, frilly paper fans that are perfect for a wedding day or backyard party. Lia shares two ways to make fans – a fold-up version made with a Cricut Explore cutting machine, and a version that is made by hand with paper punches and a scoring tool. Both versions are made using pretty paper and simple fold-and-glue techniques.

Learn how to:

Cut and score using Cricut Explore
Cut paper with a punch
Score paper with a bone folder
Glue and assemble fans

What you’ll get:

Easy-to-follow class by well-known designer Lia Griffith, teaching how to make gorgeous decorative paper fans
5 HD video lessons you can access online anywhere, anytime
Step-by-step instruction and downloadable PDF included
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview01:05

Materials
Materials01:37

Create Fan Using Cricut
Cut out pieces on Cricut Explore03:43
Assemble fan06:44

Create a Handmade Fan
Cut and assemble handmade fan06:33
Make bunting and finish01:25

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials for Cricut Fans:

Get the project design file on cricut.com

Cricut Explore cutting machine
Cricut tools - scoring
scraper
spatula
and pick
Cricut light-grip mat (blue)
White twine or baker’s twine
¼”-wide pink elastic
Large-eyed craft needle
Adhesive dot roller
Jumbo popsicle sticks
Sharp scissors
Hot glue gun
8 ½” x 11” metallic text-weight paper in champagne/coral/nude (you will need 2 sheets for foldable fans; 5 sheets for larger decorative fans)
fan templates (see PDF for links to artwork)