I really love how this one turned out! Do y’all remember this burlap ball and how I told you white glue/water makes an excellent starch? Well I applied that same logic to a bird’s nest shape. I made this adorable burlap bird’s nest and you can make one as well.
Isn’t it precious?? You will need burlap (you knew that right??), white glue, water, and a bowl for a form. Course you will want some eggs or other decoration for your nest too right?
Mix equal parts glue and water. Cut your burlap in strips, squares, whatever. This is a great project for little leftover tidbits. I mainly used just scraps I had laying around and a few 1/2 inch thick strips. Run the burlap through the glue/water until it is wet and put it one your bowl form. Now I used a styrofoam bowl for a form cause I didn’t want to use one of my glass ones.
Keep adding strips and scraps until you get the look you want. And the hardest part — let it dry — takes 24 hours or so. Then remove from bowl form. Another reason to use a styrofoam or paper bowl — you can bend the bowl to help get your nest off.
Then I filled my little burlap nest with all sorts of burlap “strings”. I have these all of the time when working with burlap and I save them. Otherwise just tear some off of your burlap.
Add some eggs painted blue with brown spots…
What do you think of this combo?? My peppermill bird and burlap nest in my $2.99 bird cage…
I have a plan for a little something else to finish this off….stay tuned…
Want more burlap craft ideas? See the links below!
- How to make a burlap wreath
- Burlap Lampshade
- Burlap Bunny Flag
- Burlap Table Runner
- Check out all of our burlap projects here!
Darling!!
Love the nest and the birdhouse too… What a find on that!!
Very cute. Those blue robin eggs look adorable in it!
I did a similar burlap nest minus glue by making a basic fabric flower only big. Love how this turned out. May have to try your method too! I have mine under a cloche…stop by!
Nice post Angie. Enjoyed it.
Rory
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You’re so clever. I can’t believe you were able to think of something else to do with burlap. I love how it looks. Thanks for all the fun projects.
That looks great! I have lots of burlap left over, I’m gonna make some of these for my Easter table centerpiece! Thanks for sharing such a fun idea!
Have a great weekend.
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
Nice job! It looks great, especially in the birdcage.
Now that is precious!
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What a great idea! that is so cute!
Very cute idea! I have tagged this idea in my “craft favorite files!
Wonderful idea…turned out absolutely adorable!
That rocks!!!!
That is so cute! I love how you displayed it!
THAT is so amAZING!!!!!
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Have a glorious weekend.
Just as cute as it can be!
xo bj
What a wonderful project! Nice to meet you, I am visiting from New Friend Friday!
That’s very sweet and clever too!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Very cute! Thanks for sharing. I shared a nest too. Happy Friday!
Too cute! I love how you used the burlap. I have so many random pieces and wondering how to make them work for this!
I love it!!!! Thanks for the awesome idea about the glue/water mixture! I cant wait to use it!