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DIY Birds Nests

Inspired by nature I decided to make found and foraged DIY birds nests to celebrate spring.

DIY Birds Nests - a fun tutorial using gathered branches to create birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

I thought this would be the perfect project to share for the Seasonal Simplicity hop organized by my good friend Krista.

Simple and beautiful spring DIYs to try | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

In my home and my design work I’m always so inspired by the outdoors. We have many birds building nests in our yard but I never want to bring them in because birds return to their nests. This is a cardinal nest on our back deck and it served as my inspiration for DIY nests.

A sweet cardinals' nest is inspiration for my DIY birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

The first thing I did was go outside and collect branches, cuttings, and interesting sculptural shapes.

Lichen covered branches.

Gather sticks with lichen | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Forsythia that hasn’t bloomed yet.

Pretty forsythia branches yet to bloom | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Beautiful seed pods.

Lovely seed pods from our autumn clematis look pretty on DIY birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Max, our little rescue dog, was quite interested in what I was doing…

Our dog often wonders what I'm doing while crafting | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

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How to Make DIY Birds Nests

Materials

Method

Materials for DIY birds nests - gathered branches | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Step 1 – Lay out branches and materials.

Step 2 – Place a piece of wax paper on your work surface to start building the framework of your nests.

Step 3 – Create a base layer of sticks, using hot glue to stick them together. Layer different materials – grasses, branches, pods – in a very organic way.

Step by Step DIY Birds Nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Step 4 – Place Spanish moss in the center to make it look more realistic.

Step 5 – Add some eggs. I used Cadbury mini eggs (I don’t need many excuses to open a bag of them), but you can make some out of clay.

Step 6 – Enjoy your DIY Birds Nests!

I made a little video to give a bit more explanation.

If you have any wisteria I found that I was able to work with this into a more round shape because that plant structure was more pliable.

How to Use Your DIY Birds Nest in Your Home

I perhaps took WAY TOO MANY PHOTOS of these nests. I thought I’d share a few ways you could use them in your home decor.

In a tablescape.

These nests looks so adorable in a traditional place setting –

How to decorate with DIY birds nests - pretty on place settings | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity
Use handmade birds nests on tablescapes | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Here’s a more modern place setting –

These DIY birds nests look pretty on a spring tablescape - fun for brunch or easter | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity
Simple table setting with DIY birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

There was something I loved about this image:

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Placed on a chippy cabinet

Chippy blue cabinet and a DIY birds nest | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

On a Book Shelf or Welsh Dresser.

I always change up our decor for the seasons on our Welsh dresser and I had fun playing with these nests.

Decorating with DIY Birds Nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity
Ironstone and sweet little DIY birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity
Welsh dresser with vintage ironstone and diy birds nests | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity
Simple spring decorating ideas | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Look how delicate the flower tops and seed pods are!

Sweet DIY birds nest nestled into an antique pine cabinet | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

Stacked on top of a book.

A sweet DIY birds nest stacked on top of a vintage book | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

That greenery is just placed on top for a “pop” of spring color 🙂

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Pretty DIY birds nests are fun for kids to make | Finding Silver Pennies #crafts #DIYbirdsnests #springinspiration #springcraftideas #seasonalsimplicity

I hope you enjoyed this post and these pretty DIY Birds Nests as much as I did creating them. Can’t wait to see the nests you make!

Today I’m joined by some of my talented blogging friends who are also sharing their Spring DIY or Craft projects with you! Be sure to see what they are sharing by clinking the links below the images.

DIY Printed Seasonal Pillows at The Happy Housie
Spring Bulb Arrangment at Modern Glam
Wood Burned Cutting Board at Cassie Bustamante
DIY Antiqued Vase Effect at Craftberry Bush

Macrame Jar Cover at Place of My Taste
DIY Bird’s Nest at Finding Silver Pennies
DIY Painted Wooden Bowls at Zevy Joy
White Washed Terra Cotta Pots at She Gave it a Go

Hand Stamped Napkins at Paint Me Pink
Spring Letter Board Bunny at Life is a Party
DIY Pantry Labels at Home Made Lovely
DIY Pot Painting with Texture at Hallstrom Home

Anthropologie Inspired Basket Planters with Legs at Tatertots and Jello
Simple Hanging Egg Tree at Sincerely, Marie Designs
DIY Dollar Tree Macrame Vase at The DIY Mommy
Dollar Store DIY Line Art Floral Panel at Lemon Thistle
DIY Paint Dipped Vases at Southern State of Mind

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Marlene Stephenson
Marlene Stephenson
4 years ago

Like this idea and will be trying it. Have acquired a few from bushes, birds are so funny with the materials they will use for their nests. Thanks and have a nice day.

Jennifer Hadfield
4 years ago

Your bird’s nest makes me so happy. I can’t wait for Spring!

xoxo

Josette
Josette
4 years ago

Well, I have to say….this post is for the birds!!! These are so cute and real looking. Good job!!!!
I love the idea of using them for an Easter table setting. Imagine a guest’s look when you pop one of those eggs into your mouth!!!…..ewe

cassie bustamante
4 years ago

these are so adorable! i need to make some with emmy!

Krista
4 years ago

What a fun way to celebrate Spring with such adorable nests and ways to use them. Thank you for sharing on the blog hop.

Christine Irvine
Christine Irvine
4 years ago

Danielle, I love these! They are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.
I love those Cadbury eggs too.
Christine
New Hampshire

Sarah @ The DIY Mommy
4 years ago

what a fun craft, I look forward to making some of these with the kiddos!