How to Make Easy Origami Birds for a Spring Flower Arrangement

This post combines two simple Spring ideas I love, easy origami paper birds and a soft Spring flower arrangement. The little folded birds are an easy paper craft you can make with your family, and they are simple enough for beginners.

This post combines two simple Spring ideas I love, easy origami paper birds and a soft Spring flower arrangement. The little folded birds are an easy paper craft you can make with your family, and they are simple enough for beginners.

Supplies for the Origami Paper Birds

To make the little paper birds, you will need:

• Double-sided cardstock
• Scissors
• Printable bird template

You can skip the template and cut the bird head and tail freehand if you prefer.

Double sided cardstock is important for this project. If you use regular paper, the back of the bird will be plain white. I tried gluing two sheets together, but it did not work well. I recommend using true double sided cardstock, which you can find at card stamping or paper craft stores.

Step 1: Cut the Origami Bird Templates

Print and cut the template sizes you want to use. I used both the small and medium sizes.

Lay the templates on the cardstock, trace around them, and cut out the bird shapes.

Step 2: Fold the Paper Bird

Hold the cut cardstock with the bird’s head in your left hand. Take the tail end and fold the paper up and over to create a large loop.

While holding the head securely, gently push the tail end through the loop.

Step 3: Adjust the Bird Shape

You can adjust the final shape of the bird by lifting the top of the loop slightly and pushing any extra length back through the tail. This helps the bird sit neatly and gives it a soft finished shape.

Step 4: Add the Birds to a Spring Flower Arrangement

To add the birds to a floral arrangement, insert a stem into the back fold of the bird. Then place the stem into your Spring flower arrangement.

I did not glue the little paper birds into place, so I can use them in other ways later.

Making a Spring Flower Arrangement using Succulents

If you like the look of the Spring arrangement, it is a white pot from IKEA with a wire floral center. If you do not have the wire center, you can use florist foam or even chicken wire that is loosely curled up.

I added faux succulents in the center and on the four corners of the pot.

Then I filled in the arrangement with flowers with the leaves removed. Removing the leaves helps the green succulents stand out.

Pin this easy origami bird Spring craft to your favorite paper craft or Spring decor board so you can make it later.

Other Paper Crafts Ideas to Try

Working with paper crafts is fun, and I like that it’s usually a tidy and inexpensive way to be creative.  Here are some other paper craft projects I have created and I hope you enjoy.