Thursday, October 20, 2016

Etceteras: moss and pussy willow nest

DIY craft for fall - How to make a moss nest
Fall is in the air but I think a bird nest is a nice decorative touch no matter what the season. I typically display a bird’s nest in the spring when they’re naturally in season and home to a mama bird and her eggs.

Learn to make a moss nest for fall decor
I thought it would be fun to make a fall nest – temporarily abandoned and waiting for a new family in the spring.


The base of this nest is made out twine and paper mache paste. I made these rag and twine nests in the spring and you can get the instructions from my previous post here. Either of these nests work for any season.

Learn how to make a moss nest with paper mache for fall
To add an autumn feel to these nests, I added some moss, twigs and faux pussy willows. Use a glue gun and add bits of each element randomly around the nest.

How to make a moss nest for fall
I may fill this little nest with nuts and leaves or leave it empty until spring. Who knows, maybe a sweet bird will want to call it home. 
  
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2 comments :

  1. How cute this is! I would never have thought to do that.
    Brenda

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  2. I love the beauty and simplicity of bird's nests. Believe it or not I found one recently in an antique shop. It was nestled in an old wooden bowl. Needless to say, I scooped it up!
    diane @ thoughts&shots

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