I love looking at pretty pictures of decorated homes, amazing DIY projects, and gorgeous crafts. It’s fun to get inspired by projects big and small.
I love all the inspiration that exists on blogs and that’s why it’s so fun to be joining 24 of my home/DIY blogger friends today to bring you our #BestofDIY Party #2!
At the end of this post, there are 25 links to 25 amazing and inspiring DIY projects. I hope you will take the time to visit them all! If you love vintage, farmhouse, traditional or Shabby Chic decor, you will love the projects being shared here today!
Twiggy Bird’s Nest
My project is something I have been wanting to try for awhile. I was afraid it might be a little tricky or require special skills, but if you can stack a few twigs and use hot glue, this project is just about as easy as they come!
Do you remember Lincoln Logs
Tutorial
Materials:
- Twigs
- Hot glue
- Spanish Moss (two colors)
- Eggs (optional)
Directions:
- Gather twigs that are similar in width. Break some, if necessary, to be similar in length — varying some so they are not completely uniform.
- Start by making a triangle with three twigs. Hot glue where they overlap and then stack another triangle on top so you make a star shape. Hot glue at the points where they meet and continue the process until your shape looks more and more like a wreath or a nest.
- Gather enough Spanish moss to fill in the hole and work it in to a nest shape. Push some of it through the edges of your twigs so the moss spills over the edges and through some of the gaps to make it look more natural.
- Add a small amount of a different color moss to the center and work it in to look natural.
- Add eggs, a bird or whatever you wish to your new twiggy bird’s nest!
Now get ready to be inspired by my fabulous friends!
To easily find our projects all in one place, search the hashtag #BestofDIY!
I often share at: Metamorphosis Monday, Your Designs This Time, The Scoop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Inspire Me Tuesday, Furniture Feature Friday, Something to Talk About, Amaze Me Monday
Hey there- your twig nest is genius! We love how you gave great detail on how to put it together! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness, Julie! I love birds and their nests, this is just about as easy and cute as can be. Happily pinning 🙂
Julie any bird would be proud to have that nest! It is gorgeous!!
What a fun idea ,so pretty and just in time for spring!
Cute, cute, cute love all of them. I love nests also. Happy weekend.
Julie, you know that I love all things nest and little nest is adorable! I have a ton of sticks from pruning a cherry tree so I’ll be making this after it stops snowing here today! Pinning and featuring on fb!
My daughter and I were looking at all the projects that were part of this tour, and by far, yours was her favorite. What an adorable project and perfect for spring!
Love, going to make one!
Love, love it Julie!….will have to make this great project!!
Oh my goodness, that is so sweet! Makes me want to make one too, or five. 🙂
Julie, your nest is adorable and looks so easy to make. I wish we could still get Spanish moss here in Australia… I’d be whipping one of these babies up for sure. Pinning and sharing 🙂
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
This is perfect for spring! I love using nests for spring decor but don’t often have as many as I’d like to use of the real thing. Thanks for sharing your tutorial so that I can now make a few to use for this year’s decorations.
I LOVE your little nest! It’s now on my to-do list. And I’m off to Pin it!!
Julie, this is so darn adorable and I have been on the hunt for birds nest but now I can make some. So brilliant and adorable. Sharing on Fb tomorrow am. Have a great weekend, Lisa
This is great – instead of buying a bunch of nests I can make my own now – fun!
Wonderful idea! Such an affordable and simple way to add elegant spring touches to your home.
How sweet is that for Spring! Love it Julie! 🙂
Nancy
This little nest is adorable and charming and I have GOT to try it!!! (And I love love love your blog makeover Julie! ) xo
Julie, your birds nest is fantastic! It’s beautiful and I love the blue eggs in it! It is just the thing I want to try and make for my house this spring:). Thanks so much for sharing!
I love this! What a great way to use items from the yard to make something sweet and decorative for the home. Thank you for sharing! Off to gather some twigs 🙂
Adorable twiggy nest! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial, I love it!
FABBY
Your nest looks really great. It always amazes me to see what people can make. I’m here from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Love this project!
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