Want a fun DIY project, one that can also keep the young & young-at-heart occupied once it’s completed too? Well, we have the perfect one to share with you today: paper airplanes!
These crafts have come a long way, since you flew them in grade school. Why, some of them nearly look like fighter or acrobatic planes that you would see if you looked up into the sky. This is a DIY where you just might impress yourself – even on your first try.
We know this is a DIY you are going to want to bookmark for those kids’ play dates, birthday parties and even family fun nights when you are looking for something new to do. One of our favorite things about DIY-ing paper planes is that this does not take a lot of materials – all you need is a clean flat surface and then also paper. Then you can DIY as many planes as your heart desires and time allows.
Most of these planes are very beginner-friendly, even some that look a little complicated. So don’t be shy about clicking on them to learn more about them. A few of them, it would be ideal if you had at least made a couple of paper airplanes before trying that specific one, simply so you know how one if put together.
This is a DIY we know you’re going to want to get started with right away. We even have found you both planes that are ideal to fly either indoors or outdoors too – so you are “cleared for takeoff” in any type of weather!
So, let’s get started. Happy DIY-ing!
How to Make Paper Airplanes
Here is a fantastic DIY that will teach you how to make a classic airplane. Keep this one handy!
From TheBestIdeasForKids
Elastic band Launchers
Gotta make one of these for your planes. Truly send them out in flight.
From HousingAForest
How to Make a Paper Airplane
Classic directions that work perfectly. Bookmark this one!
From OneCrazyMom
The Hummingbird: A Fast Flying Gliding Paper Airplane
Here’s a fantastic outdoor plane. Try this one!
From PaperAirplaneWorld
Astrobrights Paper Airplane
New to DIY-ing paper airplanes? Take a look at this one.
From DoodleCraftBlog
Fast Glider
Here is a fun plane we know you’ll want to try. Its a fast flyer too.
From FoldNFly
Origami Paper Plane Flying Design
Isn’t this a cool plane? You fold it, just like origami.
From HobbyOrigami
The Chihuahua: A Fast Dart Paper Airplane
Want a fast plane? This is a dart plane, one of the most popular ones too.
From PaperAirplaneWorld
Stunt Paper Airplane
Here is a fun plane to have adventures with. Give this one a try.
From Craftulate
The Seagull: An Indoor Dart Plane
Want a plane to fly indoors? Try this DIY.
From PaperAirplaneWorld
Origami Jet Fighter SU 35
A more advanced plane to DIY. But one we know you’ll want to try.
From FindPea
Power up your Planes with a Paper Airplane Launcher
Doesn’t this look like fun? We thought you’d want to add this to your airplane hanger!
From FrugalFun4Boys
How to Make the Best Paper Airplane for Long Flights
This is one we know you won’t want to miss. Take a look at this DIY.
From EverydayChaosAndCalm
The Fox: A Fun Acrobatic Paper Airplane
Here’s a plane you won’t want to miss DIY-ing. Try this one.
From PaperAirplaneWorld
The Sea Glider
Here is a unique plane. Take a look at this one.
From FoldNFly
How to Make Straw and Paper Shooters: Paper Airplanes
A more advanced plane for sure, but not one to be missed. Take a look at this one.
From InspiredByFamilyMag
How to fold sky king paper airplane
What a fantastic plane! It is the King of the Sky!
From Origami Tutorial
Scrapbook Paper Planes
Want to make a plane with that Wow Factor? Try this DIY.
from TheCraftTrain
The Basic
Here is a very classic paper airplane. Now you can DIY it perfectly!
From FoldNFly
Interactive Paper Plane Prayers
A good Church or at home exercise with children, to write down a prayer and make it into a paper airplane that flies away, sending it to God. Great for Sunday School classes.
From FlameCreativeKids
Floating Wing Glider
Doesn’t this look amazing? DIY this fun plane.
From AuntAnnie
How to Make a Paper Helicopter that Flies!
Not a plane, but still a fun flying machine! Look at how cool this is.
From MomBrite
Pet Dragon Paper Airplane
Who wouldn’t want to DIY an airplane called Dragon? Don’t miss making this one!
From OrigamiWay
Easy Paper Airplane Templates to Print, Color, Craft, and fly!
Don’t miss these fun templates. You can easily DIY paper airplanes.
From MomsAndCrafters
Dart Paper Airplane
This is the #1 classic paper airplane. Be sure to DIY this one.
From OrigamiWay
How to Make a Boomerang Paper Airplane
What an awesome airplane! This is one you’ll want to try.
From FeltMagnet
Nakamura Lock Paper Airplane
This one is fun to fly. DIY this one this weekend!
From OrigamiWay
Design Challenge: Make Straw and Paper Airplanes
Here’s a fun paper craft destined to fly far! We know you’ll want to DIY this one.
From TinkerLab