Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes

Paper airplanes are a classic. I remember folding and flying them when I was a kid, having competitions with my brother about who could make theirs fly the farthest. These Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes are a red, white, and blue take on a classic, complete with streamers and stars.

We got the inspiration to add streamers by watching the Blue Angels and their smoke trail. Now we have patriotic planes ready for our own flyovers with their own tissue paper streamer “smoke trail”. It’s a sight to see the streamers fly through the air! This is the perfect craft to celebrate all those proud USA moments.

For more Independence Day crafts with many that would also be great for Memorial Day, be sure to also see our Glitter Fireworks, Paper Plate Cupcake Liner Fireworks, Craft Stick Fireworks Craft, and Cardboard Roll Felt Eagle Craft.

To make our Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes you will need lightweight construction paper in blue and red, tissue paper in blue and red, star stickers, a white marker, scissors, and a glue stick.

Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes

Supplies needed:

Construction paper – blue, red
Tissue paper – blue, red
Star stickers – blue, red, white
White marker
Scissors
Glue stick

To begin, we need to fold our paper airplane.

Start with a full sheet of construction paper, then fold in half length-wise. Then, either follow the image above or the included video for folding steps.

Once folded, add star stickers or draw your own with the white marker. Don’t add too many stickers so it doesn’t weigh down the paper airplane. Refold if needed.