Handprint Bird Nest Craft For Kids
Spring is in the air and the birds are happily chirping in the trees outside.
A little nest themed art project with your child would be a perfect craft to celebrate this beautiful time of year!
Today’s paper scrap nest and bird craft idea is super cute and extra fun to make! Just like birds, we are taking a few different materials to make a cozy spot for our little birdie friend. We even included a paper handprint branch for the nest to perch on, to really give it a more personal feel as well!
So on that note, it’s time to get to it! If you have random paper scraps in your craft stash that you have been meaning to “use” then this tutorial is the one to conquer this month! Just keep on scrolling for the full directions AND free yellow bird printable from us! I just know you are going to love BUILDING your own paper scrap nest with your little crafter this week!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! I can’t wait to see pictures of your brightly colored paper bird nests! I just know it’s going to turn out to be such an awesome spring craft idea for you & your little one! #gluedtomycrafts
All crafty skill levels are going to LOVE this project tutorial and it’s the perfect boredom buster idea for a cold spring day indoors, as well! When you recreate it, come show off those beautiful creations with us on our Facebook page! We love seeing those pics from you so please don’t be shy!
RELATED POST FOR PRESCHOOLERS ON OUR WEBSITE: Paint Splat Bird Craft Idea
Craft Supplies:
- Free Yellow Bird Printable {grab it on box.com}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Kid Friendly Paper Craft Scissors
- Writing Utensil
- Light Blue Cardstock Paper
- Brown or Tan Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Scrapbook Paper Scraps {in ALL colors and prints!}
- Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
Directions:
- First things first – grab our free yellow bird printable, listed above in the supply list.
- Go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print to make TWO paper bird nest crafts today. Print as many as you like but only use our file for personal use only please.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and trim out ONE of the bird shapes from it.
- Save the remaining paper {with the second bird} for repeating the craft later on.
- At this point in time you can also add a googly eye to the bird cutout as well.
- Now grab a single sheet of tan or brown cardstock paper and your choice of writing utensil.
- Pick a hand – any hand will do!
- Lay it flat on the cardstock paper and trace around the hand & arm. This is the start of the tree branch and your template for the craft.
- When ready, trim out the traced tree branch design with your scissors.
- Next up – grab your glue stick and glue that cutout to your light blue cardstock paper. You just want to make sure you leave some room for your bird & the nest.
- Follow that up by gluing down the bird cutout on the “tree branch” so you can start adding the paper nest pieces around it.
- Now you are ready to cut your paper scraps into long, thin strips for the bird nest. They don’t have to be perfect or all the same length {just like a real nest!}
- Glue those onto the blue paper, right under the bird design but on the handprint tree branch cutout. Add as many pieces of paper as you like to create your nest shape. You want it to be nice and “fluffy” though.
- The last step is to cut out a few small leaves from the green cardstock paper and glue those on as well.
- Now add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display your bird nest paper piece proudly for all to admire!
- PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paint Splat Tulip Craft Idea
MAKE IT YOUR OWN TODAY: substitute the nest paper scraps for craft yarn, natural materials such as leaves or small handfuls of twigs, craft feathers or even paper shreds you make using a paper shredder
Don’t you just love this Spring Inspired Paper Bird nest craft idea?! Of course you do!
Then be sure to also check out our popular Chalk Art Fairy, Garden Gnome and Spring Flower Truck craft posts to recreate this season as well! All of which are super unique to Glued To My Crafts and would pair nicely with today’s bird craft tutorial!
You can also find follow us on Pinterest for even more fun crafts to bring into your home! We PIN new things daily, so don’t miss out! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Bird's Nest Craft
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
- Writing Utensil
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Multi-Color Paper Scraps
Instructions:
- First things first - download our free yellow bird printable.
- Go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print to make TWO paper bird nest crafts today. Print as many as you like but only use our file for personal use only please.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and trim out ONE of the bird shapes from it.
- Save the remaining paper {with the second bird} for repeating the craft later on.
- Now grab a single sheet of tan or brown cardstock paper and your choice of writing utensil.
- Pick a hand - any hand will do!
- Lay it flat on the cardstock paper and trace around the hand & arm. This is the start of the tree branch.
- When ready, trim out the traced tree branch design with your scissors.
- Next up - grab your glue stick and glue that cutout to your light blue cardstock paper. You just want to make sure you leave some room for your bird & the nest.
- Follow that up by gluing down the bird cutout on the "tree branch" so you can start adding the paper nest pieces around it.
- Now you are ready to cut your paper scraps into long, thin strips for the bird nest. They don't have to be perfect or all the same {just like a real nest!}
- Glue those onto the blue paper, right under the bird design but on the handprint tree branch cutout. Add as many pieces of paper as you like. You want it to be nice and "fluffy" though.
- The last step is to cut out a few small leaves from the green cardstock paper and glue those on as well.
- Now add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display your bird nest paper piece proudly for all to admire!
