Paper Bird’s Nest {diy}

paper bird's nest filled with Jelly Belly

diy paper bird's nest

paper nests filled with Jelly Belly

diy paper nest

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The inspiration for this project came from Fiskars, diy nest holder.  I decided to use a regular  brown lunch bag because of it’s lighter weight as compared to kraft paper or cardstock.

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Step 1   Supplies:  a brown paper bag (makes 2 nests), scissors, glue stick and Jelly Belly

Step 2   Cut the bag as close to the bottom of the bag as possible.

Step 3   Cut 2 – 10 inch circles from the top part of the bag and 2 – 2 1/2 inch circles from the bottom of the bag.  (the circles do not need to be perfect just a rough estimate)

Step 4 & 5   Take one of the two large circles and start at the outer edge with a pair of scissors, cut in a spiral to the center.

Step 6   Use your hand and crumple the cut spiral circle.

Step 7   Starting from the center, dab a little bit of glue on the paper towards the bottom edge and start wrapping the paper around itself.   Repeat the two steps, dab glue every few inches to prevent the paper from unraveling and to secure the nest.

Step 8   Apply glue to the top of  a small 2 1/2 inch circle and place it under the nest and press firmly.

Step 9   Add Jelly Belly to the center of the nest.

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Paper Nest, table setting

{Easter/Spring table setting for kids}

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posted by: Kay        13

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13 Responses to Paper Bird’s Nest {diy}

  1. Hannah March 24, 2013 at 3:52 am #

    I love your paper nests- made with brown paper- my favourite! An easy one for the kids to do too. And thank you for linking to my nest tutorial!

    • Swan April 21, 2013 at 4:58 pm #

      you’re welcome Hannah.

  2. Neely April 21, 2013 at 3:02 pm #

    These are super cute, Kay! What a simple, yet beautiful idea using things you already have at home — love it!

    • Swan April 21, 2013 at 4:54 pm #

      Thanks Neely, they are easy. I think I made about 30 nests for Easter!

  3. Karen March 15, 2014 at 6:06 pm #

    These are gorgeous! I will definitely make these with my kids!

    • Kay March 17, 2014 at 8:29 pm #

      Thanks Karen! I hope you and your kids will have fun making them.

  4. meghan March 17, 2014 at 3:26 pm #

    Hey There!
    We are having a Linky Party here http://ss1.us/a/nEo-ZcMZ and are looking for cool crafty projects. I found your paper bird nest on craftgawker and think it is super cute! We are choosing 3 of our favorite projects, and those chosen will get $5 in Blitsy credits. Hopefully we see you at our party! 🙂

    Meghan

    • Kay March 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm #

      Thanks for the invitation Meghan! I will be sure to stop by and checkout your Linky Party.

  5. Ann Martin March 19, 2014 at 9:43 am #

    Such a clever idea and lovely this time of year.

    • Kay March 20, 2014 at 4:35 pm #

      Spring is such a pretty time of year… so many trees bursting with flowers right now! Thanks for coming by for a visit Ann.

  6. Gina April 5, 2014 at 12:57 am #

    I’m just wild about these. They are simply perfect!

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