This paper bird craft is both simple and easy to make and can be made using recycled materials. We really love crafts here at The Inspiration Edit and love to share fun tutorials that you can follow along to on your own or with the kids.
Here is a DIY paper bird craft with a template that you can download for free and use with the kids in your class, at preschool or children in the home.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- No-Fuss Fun: Just print, cut, and glue—super easy for busy moms and excited kids!
- Tweet-Tastic Creativity: Kids can decorate their birds in any color or pattern they dream up.
- Adorable Spring Decor: These chirpy birds look so cute hanging in windows or on the fridge.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Cardstock Paper.
- Scissors.
- Quilling Paper or strips of coloured paper.
- Paper Glue.
- Markers and Pencils.
- Template
🖌️ How to Make a Paper Bird
- Step 1: Take some colourful quilling papers They must be slightly smaller/bigger than each other.
- Step 2: Then fold them in half.
- Step 3: Cut the bottom of the strips slightly diagonally.
- Step 4: Now take the strips and glue one over another slightly diagonally. Glue 4 strips together.
- Step 5: Make another similar piece, but make it a little bit bigger than the previous one.
- Step 6: Use the template to cut out the birds body shape. Take the bigger piece of the glued paper strips and glue it on the bottom of the bird as the birds tail.
- Step 7: Glue the smaller piece on the middle of the birds body as the wings and cut out the beak of the bird using the template. Glue the beak and the eyes from the template.
Your DIY paper Bird craft is ready. Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tip: Use patterned paper for the wings to add texture and depth, making the bird stand out visually. This simple addition enhances the overall aesthetic of the craft.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Template Preparation: Before starting, ensure all template pieces are accurately cut and organized to streamline the assembly process.
- Wing Folding: Fold the wings carefully along the designated lines to achieve symmetrical and balanced wings on both sides.
- Beak Attachment: Secure the beak firmly at the front of the bird's head, ensuring it aligns properly for a realistic appearance.
- Eye Placement: Position the eyes evenly on both sides of the head to maintain symmetry and enhance the bird's expression.
- Tail Assembly: Attach the tail feathers at the rear, spreading them out evenly to create a fan-like effect that adds to the bird's charm.
- Body Construction: Assemble the body by aligning and joining the sides meticulously, ensuring a smooth and seamless finish.
Paper Bird Craft With Free Template
Materials
- Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Quilling Paper Or Strips of Colored Paper
- Paper Glue
- Markers And Pencils
- Template
Instructions
- Take some colourful quilling papers They must be slightly smaller/bigger than each other.
- Then fold them in half.
- Cut the bottom of the strips slightly diagonally.
- Now take the strips and glue one over another slightly diagonally. Glue 4 strips together.
- Make another similar piece, but make it a little bit bigger than the previous one.
- Use the template to cut out the birds body shape. Take the bigger piece of the glued paper strips and glue it on the bottom of the bird as the birds tail.
- Glue the smaller piece on the middle of the birds body as the wings and cut out the beak of the bird using the template. Glue the beak and the eyes from the template.
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