DIY Elegant birds nest for Easter

Add some decorative quail eggs along with natural looking chocolate eggs for a beautiful finish.

Creating a birds nest with a few simple woodland material - a touch of elegance to your Easter festivities

Welcome to the world of natural and elegant Easter decorations. Easter is only a week away and for the first time, I have been more inspired to decorate for this holiday. Easter is a time of renewal and celebration, and what better way to honour this season than by bringing the beauty of the outdoors into your home? I personally like to decorate with muted colours with timeless beauty. I try to explore how to create beautiful decorations using materials gathered from nature, such as willow branches, handmade bird's nests, naturally dyed eggs, and arrangements of seasonal flowers like snowdrops, meleagris and seasonal cut flowers.

With a few simple techniques and a touch of creativity, you can transform natural elements into stunning decorations that will add a touch of elegance to your Easter festivities. Whether you're looking to adorn your Easter table, create a festive centerpiece, or simply add a touch of seasonal charm to your home, these DIY decorations are sure to delight both you and your guests. I made a few of these birds nests as we created a little easter egg hunt for our son in the woods, where we hid little treats in the nests. I also think the nest looks beautiful in the house as decorations while also making a lovely gift to give someone. filled with chocolate eggs.

our little son loves birds so this nest was special to him

I colored some eggs with red onion peels & hibiscus

4 steps in the following pictures to get started:

Creating a decorative bird's nest for Easter using materials gathered from the woodland can be a fun and creative project. Here are step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process:

Materials Needed:

1. Young twigs (gathered from the woodland)

2. Hay or straw

3. Pampas grass (optional)

4. Floral wire (optional)

5. Easter eggs or chocolate eggs

6. Scissors

Make a circle out of the hay and press it into the middle

Add pampas grass and decorative eggs

Step 1: Gather Materials

Collect young twigs, hay or straw, and pampas grass from the woodland. Ensure that the twigs are flexible enough to be shaped into a nest.

Step 2: Prepare Twigs

Inspect the twigs to remove any excess leaves or branches. Choose the most flexible and durable twigs, such as those from young birch trees, for easier manipulation.

Step 3: Create the Outer Ring

Start by forming the outer ring of the nest. Take a handful of twigs and intertwine them together, similar to how you would create a wreath. Shape them into a circle of the desired size for your nest.

Step 4: Secure with Wire (Optional)

If needed, use floral wire to secure the twigs in place. Wrap the wire around sections of the twigs to hold them together firmly. This step is optional but can provide added stability to the nest.

Step 5: Build the Base

Repeat the process to create a base for the nest. This base should be slightly smaller in diameter than the outer ring. Intertwine the twigs together, forming a circle.

Step 6: Add Hay or Straw

Place a ball of hay or straw in the center of the nest. This will serve as the nesting material for your decorative birds.

Step 7: Incorporate Pampas Grass (Optional)

For added decoration, tuck a few pieces of pampas grass into the center of the nest. This will give the nest a natural and rustic appearance.

Step 8: Decorate

Once the nest is complete, decorate it with Easter eggs or chocolate eggs. You can place the eggs inside the nest or scatter them around the outer edge for an Easter egg hunt.

Step 9: Display

Find a suitable location to display your decorative bird's nest. You can place it on a table as a centerpiece or let it sit back in a bookshelf. It will add a festive touch to your Easter celebrations. You can re-use it yearly in an easter egg hunt and create beautiful memories with loved ones.