DIY Bird's Nest Craft

This easy DIY bird's nest craft is the perfect addition to your spring decor. Using different materials you can easily make these natural looking nests in a variety of sizes.

 Spring is just around the corner and one of the things that remind me of springtime besides flowers is bird nests and moss.  So today I'm sharing a few ideas about how to create different sizes of bird nests using a variety of materials.

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How to Make Bird Nests for Decoration

Largest Nest

Step 1. Start with some grapevine and wrap it around itself to create a small wreath about 6 inches in diameter.

Step 2. Wrap three pieces of black wire to the wreath, intersecting underneath to make a bottom for the nest. I like black because it blends in and looks like a shadow but any wire will work.

Step 3. Pack in some sphagnum moss or sheet moss inside.

On this one, I started with sphagnum moss and added a bit of fresh bright green moss from the yard.

You can use some spray adhesive glue to attach pieces of moss to the sides or top if you like.

Medium Size Nests

The two medium size nests were made with chicken wire as the base.

Step 1. Form the chicken wire into a cup, turning in or under any sharp edges.

Step 2. Add a filler. This time I used some natural sisal that was leftover from last year's Easter basket.

Step 3. Gather some branches from shrubs that would need to be pruned this spring, some more grapevines, and fresh moss from the yard. You could also use paper shreds, bits of bark, straw, and raffia to mimic real bird nests.

Step 4. Weave the branches that are flexible into the chicken wire on the sides.

Step 5. Again, use different moss and the spray adhesive to cover spots where the wire is showing or just to give it color.

Small Bird Nest Craft

Step 1. The smallest nests started with cardboard egg carton cells. These were painted green to help them blend in. I know I said I like black but I wanted to try green this time.

Step 2. Add another small grapevine wreath on the top edge. The egg carton section is flexible enough to set snugly inside the wreath.

Step 3. Then the egg carton is decorated with moss using the spray adhesive to ensure it stays in place.

Craft store speckled eggs are set on top of the nest to complete the look.

I love the look and these little beauties. They will look great on a spring tablescape, mantel, buffet, or entryway. Just about anywhere in the house that we want to welcome in spring.