Paper Plate Bird Nest Craft. I transformed this simple origami box into a little bird's nest that's just perfect for those Cadbury Mini Eggs that we've all been snacking on since Valentine's Day saving for Easter. This is also the perfect opportunity to use up some of the scrap cardstock or construction paper you’ve been collecting. I researched a ton about whether to use paper maché or glue, whether I wanted a full nest or a more delicate nest, and lastly….the nest materials. Spring is so full of color and life it’s the perfect season for making fun crafts with the kids. Spring is a time of fresh starts, new life and lots of teachable moments. We used strips of paper taken right out of the shredder to create this cute home for a group of eggs. I didn't have any nesty-looking paper for this, so I drew up my own. One of the best ways to learn is by doing, so with the help of some paper plates and a little inspiration from the birds we built a bird nest craft that’s complete with a little fluffy bird inside. Most kids learn best by doing. Real bird nests have inspired scientific study for hundreds of years, but the underlying logic from a practical, physical perspective is coming closer to focus with research into both nest structure and building behavior. There are bird nest tutorials all over the internet. March 10, 2015 by John Lavelle. This paper plate bird nest is a delightful spring kids craft that is fun to make with just a few supplies. There's still time to whip up a few handmade decorations for your Easter bash this coming Sunday! It was hard to make all of these decisions! Decoupage paper napkins with a picture of a bird with her bird's nest of eggs. M. C. While several forces have been shown to drive bird nest design 3,92–94 3. Y; This little nest is a perfect spring craft to do with kids. April 30, 2016 by Kim 2 Comments. After a rough start, we finally got the hang of it. Paper Plate Bird Nest Craft the Kids will Cheep About. Printed in Germany on 3-ply paper. The skies are blue, the sun is shining, there is new life everywhere. This designer paper napkin is luncheon size, measuring 6.5" x 6.5" (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm) folded, 13" x 13" (33 cm x 33 cm) when unfolded. RECYCLED PAPER BIRD’S NEST.