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Craft Tutorials | Holiday Crafts | Memorial Day Crafts | Military Clothespin Airplanes
Memorial Day Crafts

Military Clothespin Airplanes

Author by Amanda Davis on May 22, 2015 Updated on March 17, 2020

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I’m not sure when Memorial Day turned into a picnic and barbecue fest, but it was meant as a day to remember those service men and women that have fallen defending this country. Somewhere along the line Memorial Day also became the unofficial start to summer for theme parks, public swimming pools and campgrounds.

And while I’m not trying to be a buzz-kill, it’s important that we take a moment on Memorial Day and remember those that fought for our freedom. I’m talking about that freedom that allows us to have those picnics whenever we want.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

Military Clothespin Airplanes

Hopefully, you don’t think I’m a hypocrite because I’m using Memorial Day as a way to write a post about a craft. I wanted to create something that I thought the military would appreciate.

Airplanes made from clothespins

I actually made these a while ago, last summer in fact. It’s just taken me this long to share them. Since Memorial Day is this weekend and May is National Military Appreciation Month, I thought this was the perfect time.

military airplanes made from clothespins

A while back I made these Snoopy and Red Baron Clothespin Airplanes. I actually made the classic military planes at the same time.

Military airplanes made out of clothespins

I’m sure the boys, and maybe even some of the men in your family would enjoy making these. And let’s not forget the girls. After all, I LOVED making them!

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Cut the rounded ends off the jumbo craft sticks.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Cut the jumbo craft sticks in half.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Cut the ends off the miniature craft sticks.
  2. Cut the miniature craft sticks in half.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Use your craft knife to round the end of one of the miniature craft stick halves. Repeat for the second one.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. After rounding the end, cut that piece in half, keeping only the rounded half. Repeat for the second one.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. For each airplane you should now have – wooden clothespin, two large pieces for the wings, one small piece for the horizon tail, and the rounded piece for the vertical tail.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Sand the edges of each cut piece.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Paint the pieces for one plane gray and the pieces for the other plane green.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

  1. Use paint pens to add details to the wings and vertical tails.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

These are the ones that I used.

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

And here’s the paint (Natural Gray and Light Avocado).

Military Clothespin Airplanes by Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

To assemble:

  1. Place one of the wings upside down so that the emblems are facing downward. Add a line of white craft glue to the center of the wing. Place the clothespin into the glue.

assembling the clothespin airplanes

  1. Place a line of white craft glue on top of the clothespin and place the second wing onto it, emblems facing up.

gluing on the tailpiece

  1. Glue the horizontal tail piece to the back of the clothespin.
  2. Glue the vertical tail piece to the horizontal tail piece.
  3. Repeat these steps for the second plane.

colorful military airplanes made out of clothespins

  1. Allow everything to dry completely.

Military Clothespin Airplanes

I attached strings to mine and hung them from the ceiling. These make a great project for grandpa or dad to make with their kids. :)

Have a great Memorial Day. And to our nation’s military, THANK YOU. Thank you for putting your lives on the line and protecting this great country of ours. Thank you to your families that sacrifice their husbands, wives, mommies and daddies. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Military Clothespin Airplanes

Supplies

  • 2 Jumbo craft stick
  • 2 Miniature craft stick
  • 2 Wooden clothespins
  • Paint: gray and olive green
  • Paint pens: red white, blue
  • Tools: craft knife cutting mat, sandpaper, paintbrush, white craft glue

Instructions

  • Cut the rounded ends off the jumbo craft sticks.
  • Cut the jumbo craft sticks in half.
  • Cut the ends off the miniature craft sticks.
  • Cut the miniature craft sticks in half.
  • Use your craft knife to round the end of one of the miniature craft stick halves. Repeat for the second one.
  • After rounding the end, cut that piece in half, keeping only the rounded half. Repeat for the second one.
  • For each airplane you should now have - wooden clothespin, two large pieces for the wings, one small piece for the horizon tail, and the rounded piece for the vertical tail.
  • Sand the edges of each cut piece.
  • Paint the pieces for one plane gray and the pieces for the other plane green.
  • Use paint pens to add details to the wings and vertical tails.
  • To assemble, place one of the wings upside down so that the emblems are facing downward. Add a line of white craft glue to the center of the wing. Place the clothespin into the glue.
  • Place a line of white craft glue on top of the clothespin and place the second wing onto it, emblems facing up.
  • Glue the horizontal tail piece to the back of the clothespin.
  • Glue the vertical tail piece to the horizontal tail piece.
  • Repeat these steps for the second plane.
  • Allow everything to dry completely.
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Filed Under: Memorial Day Crafts, Other Kid's Crafts Tagged With: air force, airplane, army, boys, clothespin, clothespins, Craft Stick Crafts, holidays, marines, memorial day, military, navy

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  1. Nagaratha.k says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Such a wonderful information, I m glad that memorial day is celebrated in different way .I liked the way crafts done.

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  2. Melanie (The Party Suite at Bellenza) says

    May 27, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Such a nifty idea. These would make cool place card holders!

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  3. Nina Lewis says

    May 24, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    I agree with you about Memorial Day… My father served in the Marines during WWII. Obviously, he didn’t die — otherwise I wouldn’t be here… :-) But, I very much appreciate those who gave their lives and those who served and currently serve!

    I love these planes. My grandsons are at the age I think that they would love these planes. And, I’m so glad you shared about the paint pens. I didn’t know about them. Hot diggity dog! I’m going to get some of these. i think they are the best things since sliced bread!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 25, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Thanks Nina! I’m glad your grandpa made it through :) and you’re welcome about the paint pens, I love them!

      Reply
    • Betty Benedict says

      May 25, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      I do crafts and t-shirts to rise money for different organizations. And it also helps people out

      Reply
  4. tonilea says

    May 23, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    I am so pleased and proud that you and many other people think of Memorial Day as a day to honor the military people. I was raised in Iowa and it wasn’t until I moved to the South that I learned what the holiday was meant to be. I think maybe because we didn’t have many military in Iowa, no bases or training areas. I didn’t know about ROT. Memorial Day in my town back in the 50’s WAS a BarB Q or picnic day. School was out and summer was beginning. Oddly enough I actually DID join the military (Army Nurse Corps) even though I was from Iowa, but Viet Nam was in it’s later stages and I wanted to help our guys. Anyway, I then became aware of what Memorial Day was really all about. I think it depends on how and where you were raised and I don’t hold those at fault who only think of it as a party. However, once a person knows the truth, I think they should honor it as a day of thankfulness to those who serve or who have served.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 25, 2015 at 9:17 am

      I agree, it’s more about awareness and educating people about a holiday that has a really important meaning. No harm in having a barbecue and enjoying family and friends after you’ve paid your respects :)

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