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DIY Grapevine Nest

Make your own nests to use in your spring decor using grapevine
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Course: Craft
Yield: 1 nest
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • 1 pair clippers
  • 1 hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • 1 or more sections of wire or zip ties

Materials

  • 1 strand grapevine
  • 1 sheet moss
  • 1 handful leaves

Instructions

  • Prep the grapevine by cutting it into smaller sections and possibly soaking over night
  • Take a section of grapevine and create a circle to make the basic shape of your nest
  • Secure the grapevine using either wire or a ziptie
  • Tuck in loose pieces of grapevine, continuing to create a circular nest shape. Break off the pieces of grapevine that are too stiff or thick to tuck in.
  • Add moss to create the bottom of the nest and add some color. Use dots of hot glue to secure if necessary.
  • Using hot glue, add extra twigs, foraged leaves and bits of moss to disguise any wires or zip ties.
  • Create an indent in the middle of the nest for an egg to sit in

Notes

Style with eggs, in a bird cage, under a cloche or tucked in with some terra cotta pots.