Making an Origami Bird – Colorful Paper Hummingbirds with Video & Photos

Hello! Are you looking for a nice craft idea for children or just a creative break? Then craft with us these colorful origami birds that resemble little hummingbirds. The folding technique is simple and therefore perfect for beginners – you only need a square piece of paper, a little time, and a desire for colors.

These origami birds are ideal for learning the basics of paper folding. With a few markers, you can later decorate them individually – for example, with colorful wing tips, eyes, or patterns.

As always, you will receive a simple step-by-step guide with photos, video, and practical tips, so that even children can fold along easily.

All photos and the video are from us – so you can see every step very clearly. If you want, you can also find the video on our YouTube channel. It's worth subscribing if you don't want to miss any origami ideas!

✂️ Origami Birds: Step-by-Step Guide with Comments

For this craft idea, you don't need much – you probably already have most of it at home. Plain origami paper works best, but colorful or even painted paper works great too. Children especially love to design their birds later with felt-tip pens or stickers.

Tip: If you are crafting with younger children, choose a larger piece of paper at the beginning (e.g., 15 × 15 cm) – it makes folding easier and the steps are better visible.

🧾 You need:

• Square paper (at least 15 × 15 cm)
• Felt-tip pen or marker (for eyes or wing tips)
• Optional: Glue for wiggly eyes or glitter decoration

🐦 Origami Birds and Creative Crafting with Children

Making origami birds is not only a nice activity but also promotes concentration, fine motor skills, and patience – perfect for children aged 5 and up. These hummingbirds are ideal for window decorations, children's rooms, school cones, or birthday cards.

In the category Folding Origami Birds you will find many more guides for swallows, parrots, and other paper birds. If you craft with children, it’s also worth taking a look at the section Origami for Kids 5+ – there you will find many simple models that are fun and guarantee success. And in the category Folding Origami Animals more great motifs like frogs, rabbits, or elephants are waiting for you.

🙏 Thank you for being here!

Thank you very much for taking the time to view our guide for this colorful origami bird and perhaps even folding along right away. We are very happy if our craft ideas bring you joy and inspire you to new projects.

We hope you enjoyed folding – whether alone, with children, or as a creative break in everyday life. Maybe the first little paper hummingbirds are already fluttering through your home!

We wish you continued joy in crafting, plenty of creativity, and beautiful moments together! 🐦💛