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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Paper Garland with Birds for Spring

    March 2, 2022 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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    Blue floral print paper bird with a small paper punch creating a hole behind the wings.

    This DIY paper garland is a great way to add a little spring decor to your home with a simple bird template and a set of coordinated papers. Hang it on your mantel or anywhere in your home for a cheery presence everyone will enjoy.

    Paper bird garland on jute hanging on fireplace mantel.

    I love decorating our mantel for holidays and the change of seasons. This year I thought a paper garland with bright colors would be just right for our spring home decor. I find garlands or banners make great decorations for any holiday or new season.

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    Bird template on top of a pad of coordinated printed paper.

    If you've ever been a scrapbook person then you know that there are tons of options for paper and you probably have many in your stash. However, I bought this pad of coordinating paper with various colors at the craft store for this easy DIY garland.

    It helps that the paper is heavy/thick. If you want to use a lighter weight paper you might consider gluing it to some cardstock, construction paper, or light cardboard first.

    How to Make a Paper Garland with Birds

    Supplies

    • Bird Template (see below)
    • Coordinated Scrapbook Paper
    • Jute, Ribbon, or String
    • White Glue or Hot Glue
    • Small Paper Hole Punch
    • Pencil
    • Scissors
    Click image to print template

    I've given you the template to use for the bird. All you have to do is click on the image above and save it to your computer. Then you can print it and cut it out to use as a template.

    Pile of bird cutouts and wings with a pair of black scissors.

    Cut out as many birds in as many different pieces of paper as you like. We have quite a large mantel so I ended up with ten birds in all. Also, you will need two wings for each bird.

    Tip: The easiest way to cut out paper, especially around curves is to move the paper with one hand while guiding the scissors in your other hand.

    Bird wings in different paper prints with white glue and one bird with wings attached.

    Glue the wings together then glue them to the bird. I just used regular white glue. You can use a hot glue gun if you like. I'm not sure whether a glue stick would hold the papers together. 

    I liked the idea of using different patterns and colors for the wings and the birds but the choice is yours. You can keep them all in the same pattern/color or switch them up.

    9 paper birds in different prints on a table with scissors and a pencil.

    Next, layout the birds and see if you want to create an order for the garland.

    Blue flowered paper bird with a mini paper punch on the back of the bird next to a section of twine.

    Next, use a small paper punch to create a hole behind the wings and one just in front of the wings.

    Twine garland threading through a paper bird with two holes punched out.

    Then thread the jute or string through the holes starting from the top in the first hole and back behind the bird. Then come up from the back to the front of the second hole. Continue with the next bird.

    DIY paper garland with colorful birds on the mantel for spring.

    Then hang your beautiful creation on the mantel or wherever you like in your home. I used little nails in my mantel but you could use 3M hooks or tape if you don't want holes in your wood.

    DIY paper garland with colorful birds on the mantel for spring.

    A DIY paper garland of birds is an easy and fun way to decorate your mantel for spring.

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    Two paper birds on a jute string to a make a paper garland.
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    DIY Paper Garland Spring Birds

    Here's a DIY paper garland for spring using a simple bird template and bright colored coordinating patterned paper.
    Active Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Decorate
    Yield: 1
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10-$15

    Equipment

    • scissors
    • pencil
    • Small paper punch

    Materials

    • Bird Template see above
    • Coordinated Scrapbook Paper
    • Jute ribbon or baker's twine
    • White Glue

    Instructions

    • Print and cut out the bird and wing template.
    • Trace the bird and wing template on heavier weight coordinated patterned paper for as many as you need to cover the mantel.
    • Each bird needs two wings.
    • Cut out the birds and wings and match two wings to each bird as you like.
    • Place a dot of glue on one of the wings at the rounded bottom and set another on top at an angle.
    • Glue the wing pair to the front of the bird mid-way near the top.
    • Use a small paper punch to make a hole just behind the wing and another hole just in front.
    • Cut a piece of twine or jute that's longer than the area you want to hang the garland.
    • Thread the birds on the jute by going down through the hole near the tail and back up through the hole in front of the wings.
    • Continue until you have all the birds on the jute or twine.
    • Hang your pretty bird garland on a mantel or anywhere you like.

    Notes

    You could use this in other areas of your home. Over a doorway or in the hallway. These birds might be fun for other occasions too such as a baby shower.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Amanda lake

      March 04, 2022 at 8:41 am

      Very pretty and it looks easy too. Great directions.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        March 04, 2022 at 8:52 am

        Amanda, it is an easy one and so fun. I'm really enjoying them in our family room right now. 

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