Hi my crafty friends! Today’s kid friendly craft idea is all about fresh starts and new life as we welcome spring into our homes. When I think of this time of year, I instantly think of little birdies chirping away in their nest. Spring in my opinion is a fresh new start and what better way to explain new life to a child, than with a bird nest filled with fresh baby chicks?!

Not only is this Paper Plate Bird Nest Kid Craft super simple for young children and really inexpensive to make – but it also in-cooperates a tiny little handprint from your child, so it can double as a sweet keepsake too.

So what are you waiting for? Grab those craft supplies and get to work on creating this “tweet” little craft today! Happy crafting my friends!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Brown Tissue Paper
* Yellow Cardstock
* Scissors
* Glue
* Stapler
* Black/Orange Sharpie
optional – other embellishments like glitter, stickers, feathers etc

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one for this craft {or both}
* Cut your brown tissue paper into small squares.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate half. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the plate is completely covered.
* Next trace your child’s hand on the cardstock. Trim out and add embellishments to give the look of little chicks.
* To finish off the craft, simply staple the handprint to the paper plate and display proudly!

Another fun way to do this craft {or get good use out of the other paper plate half} is to skip the handprint chicks and decorate clothespins to look like birds, then attach to the decorated paper plate nest.

To do this, we just glued some craft feathers to some clothespins and I drew on some faces with Sharpies. Then simply “pinch” to the paper plate to look like they are in the nest. It’s super simple and fun for all ages as well!

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If you are looking for even MORE easy spring themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this Paper Plate Bird Nest kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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