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How to Make a Paper Bird for Spring

Who’s ready for Spring?  I’m here today to show you how to make a paper bird to add to your spring decor!  These paper birds are easy to make and they add a touch of whimsy to a flowering branch!  

For the past week, I’ve been awakened by my cat telling me she wants to go out on the porch to watch the birds!  The birds are most definitely chirping away each morning and a real sign that Spring is near!  Spring and chirping birds go hand in hand!   So, today I’m going to show you how to make a paper bird to use in your spring decor! 

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Paper Birds on Willow Branches - Hymns and Verses

Here’s what you will need to make one or several!

Supplies

Paper

I used a kraft paper card stock that I had on hand.  Cardstock paper would be preferred to a light weight paper

Paper Cutter

Scissors

First, cut your paper into 1 inch x 11 inch strips.  I standard sized piece of paper will make 8 birds.  I used my Fiskar’s Paper Cutter to cut the strips.  

Paper Cutter

Then, tie a loose knot with the paper strip.  See the photo below.

Make a Paper Bird

Now, use your scissors to cut the head and tail for the bird as shown.

DIY Paper Bird

How simple was that!  And, aren’t they adorable woven through a branch!   You could force some Forsythia or cherry branches indoors and slide these sweet birds onto the branches.  I picked up these willow branches from the grocery store and placed them in my Grace and Gratitude Pitcher from Mary & Martha.

Willow Branch Arrangement with Paper Birds - Hymns and Verses

You could also nestle a paper bird into a faux or real bird’s nest. 

Paper Bird in Bird Nest - Hymns and Verses

Or, gather another twig from the yard and make a wall hanging with several paper birds!  And, another idea would be to use these paper birds as place cards for a special meal like Easter or Mother’s Day.  Just write the name on the tail of the bird!

Willow Branch Arrangement with Paper Birds - Hymns and Verses

These paper birds definitely have a Scandinavian look to them and are a great Hygge craft!  So, gather some friends for a craft day and make these paper birds for your spring decor!  

How to Make Paper Birds - Hymns and Verses

I hope you enjoyed this little spring craft!  

Here are a few more spring crafts you might enjoy!

Glittered Music Sheet Easter Eggs

Music Sheet Eggs

Spring Mini Orchid Terrarium

Vine Wrapped Spring Mini Orchid Terrarrium

Bird’s Nest Napkin Fold

bird nest charger

 

Patricia Hamilton Bell

Sunday 5th of February 2023

Beautiful project to try! Seriously, I love this look! Thank you for sharing!

Doreen Cagno

Friday 10th of February 2023

Hi, Patricia!

Seriously so easy, but love how these turned out!!

Carol

Wednesday 9th of March 2022

Oh how cute! I love birds of all kinds and these are so darling! Thank you for sharing so kind of you!Matthew 10:29

Lori J Leeper

Wednesday 11th of March 2020

I still can't believe how adorable and simple these little birds are! Love it!

Doreen Cagno

Friday 6th of March 2020

Hi, Carolee.

There isn't a template for these birds. You just cut 1 inch strips. See the post details.

RAECHEL

Friday 6th of March 2020

You are so creative!! I made these sweet little birds from pastels; they are gorgeous!!! I'll be making more later in the year for the winter Holidays!!!

Doreen Cagno

Friday 6th of March 2020

That's great! I'm so glad you like them!