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    Home » DIY Projects

    Bird Nest Craft for Your Spring Decor

    March 16, 2020 by Patti Estep 2 Comments

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    Handmade bird nests with eggs
    2 birds nests

    Enjoy this easy bird nest craft that you can display in all of your spring decor. Using different materials you can easily make these natural looking nests in a variety of sizes.

    Handmade bird nests with eggs

     One of the things that remind me of springtime besides flowers is bird nests and moss. 

    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 Decor

    Materials

    Grapevines
    Wire
    Chicken wire
    Sphagnum moss
    Sheet Moss
    Sisal or natural basket filler
    Branches, twigs, etc from outside.
    Spray adhesive

    Small grapevine wreath with wire base

    The first one is the largest.

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

    Next, 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.

    Soaking sphagnum moss in water.

    Then pack in some sphagnum moss or sheet moss inside.

    filler and moss in grapevine basket

    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 to attach pieces of moss to the sides or top if you like.

    Chicken wreath nest base

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

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

    Natural basket filler

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

    I gathered some branches from shrubs that would need to be pruned this spring, some more grapevines, and fresh moss from the yard.

    Weaving twigs into nest

    The branches that were nice and flexible could easily be woven into the chicken wire on the sides.

    Chicken wire bird nest side view

    Again, here I used different moss and the spray adhesive to cover spots where the wire is showing or just to give it color.

    Egg carton section painted green wrapped with grapevine

    Small Bird Nest Craft

    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.

    I added another small grapevine wreath on the top edge. The egg carton section is flexible enough to set snuggly inside the wreath.

    Two mini bird nests with eggs

    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 for the final look.

    Three handmade bird nests

    I love the look and these little beauties. They will be the highlight of my spring mantel. Stop back to see the entire mantel during the annual Spring Ideas Tour next week.

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    Bird Nest Craft for Your Spring Decor

    Use natural materials to give an authentic look to a DIY bird nest craft. It will be a great addition to your home decor.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Active Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Crafts
    Yield: 1 Bird Nest
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Mosser 0180 Long Fibered Sphagnum Moss, 100-Cubic Inch
    • Garden Poultry Chicken Wire Netting - 16.5 '' × 157 '' Garden Fence Animal Barrier, Chicken Wire for Crafts, 1 inch Mesh Poultry Netting Fence, Pet/Rabbit/Chicken Wire Fencing
    • Small Artificial Bird Eggs, 36 Pieces.75 to 1.25 Inches Long, Soft Blue and Green Speckled Eggs

    Materials

    • Grapevines
    • Wire
    • Chicken wire
    • Sphagnum moss
    • Sheet Moss
    • Sisal or natural basket filler
    • Branches twigs, etc from outside.
    • Spray adhesive

    Instructions

    • Largest Bird Nest
    • Start with some grapevine and wrap it around to create a small wreath about 6 inches.
    • Wrap three pieces of black wire to the wreath, intersecting underneath to make a bottom for the nest.
    • Pack in some sphagnum moss or sheet moss inside.
    • Use some spray adhesive to attach pieces of moss to the sides or top if you like.

    • Medium Bird Nest
    • Use chicken wire as the base. Form the chicken wire into a cup, turning in or under any sharp edges.
    • Add a filler.
    • I used some natural sisal.
    • Gather some branches from shrubs, more grapevines, and fresh moss.
    • Use different moss and the spray adhesive to cover spots where the wire is showing.
    • Small Bird Nest
    • Use a cardboard egg carton cells as the base. Paint it green to help them blend in.
    • Add a small grapevine wreath on the top edge.
    • The egg carton is decorated with moss using the spray adhesive to ensure it stays in place.
    • Add small speckles eggs for a fun look.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy Menold

      March 20, 2020 at 8:15 am

      Love your nests. I spent some of my extra spare time gathering moss along our stream out in our back yard and making moss gardens in some large urns I have. Watered them and placed them on our front porch and added a few brightly colored ceramic toadstools and even a small fairy in one. They look pretty and will remain till I can buy some ferns for the containers when I will return the moss to where I gathered it. Trying to spend as much time outside and the garden always brings me peace. Stay well.

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      • Patti Estep

        March 20, 2020 at 8:41 am

        Kathy, that sounds beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing and stay well.

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