I love rustic style this season! And, of course, miniature anything. Sweet little bird nests have been on my brain lately. I thought how cute would it be to create a few for our Christmas tree. So, I am so excited to share this DIY challenge with you! A super cute rustic log bird nest ornament.
The birds in our backyard have been pretty busy the last few months harvesting seeds from the flowers, bird feeders, and shrubs. It is very similar to how I am feeling about the holidays-gathering ideas, creating projects, and making lists. It is a very busy time. With colder temperatures I am feeling the need to nest with comfy blankets, flannel sheets, and winter PJ’s.
So after jotting down a few ideas for this project, I came up with these sweet little ornaments. And since I love upcycling, I came across the perfect pieces for this challenge.
Can you guess what they were?
MATERIALS USED:
Found wood slice napkin holders
petite birds in nest found at Michael’s craft store
bakers twine
gold metallic paint
caribbean blue acrylic paint
ASSEMBLY:
This has got to be one of the simplest ornaments you can make.
First, drill two holes at the top of the wood slice napkin holder.
Then thread the bakers twine through adding a few feather charms and tie at the top.
I wanted to change the color of the birds. So, with a very small paint brush I used the gold metallic paint to cover the orange.
Once dry, I lightly applied the blue paint over the top. The nest then very easily slid into the wood slice opening.
So what do you think of my DIY rustic log bird nest ornament?
Should we start singing the 12 days of Christmas?
Partridge in a pear tree or better yet..two turtle doves.
Happy crafting!
Michelle your ornament is adorable – love it!
Thank you Marie!!
Your ornament is so cute, Michelle! Love the gold! Such a neat idea! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Kendra!
Yes, yes, 1000 times yes! I love this ornament. I mean really? Napkin holders? Who comes up with this stuff? Certainly not me! lol Great project!
So glad you liked the ornament! I got lucky finding the napkin holders!
Oh my gosh! LOVE this! Those napkin rings are SO fab and I never would have thought to make these super cute ornaments with them in a million years! SO creative and SO cute!
Thanks Kristi! Thanks for including me in the challenge! Happy Friday.
These are so pretty, Michelle! I love the feathers charms you added!
Thank you Amy! I bought the charms at Michael’s in their $1/$2 bins.
Oh my gosh, I can’t get over how ADORABLE this is! It looks like an ornament you would get at Pottery Barn or something, it’s that professional! I love birds, so I would totally make one of these for my tree 🙂
Thanks Erica, you are too kind!
Such a unique idea, Michelle! It’s so cute!
Wow, such an awesome use for cool napkin rings! I never would have thought of this! Your ornament is beautiful!
Thank you so much Bre!
This is such a cute and unique idea, Michelle! I absolutely love it! I might just have to make one 🙂
Thank you Tara! I have a few more to make myself! 🙂
Napkin rings!!!! So ridiculously smart! Way to think out of the box! The ornaments turned out super cute! Great job! 🙂
Christina, thank you for your kind words! The challenge was fun!
This is just the sweetest. I adore it!!
What a clever use of napkin rings! Love this, Michelle!
Thank you Nicole! So glad you like it!
Great work… very creative idea!
Love your Bird’s Nest project. I’ve pinned it!
Great round up of wood slice projects too 🙂
Hi Pam! The wood slice challenge was so fun! Thank you for pinning! Happy Holidays.
Where did you get the napkin rings? They are perfect. My family has a tradition of making ornaments together and I would love to bring all of the supplies for our big craft night. 🙂
Annie, I added a link to the post. They are very similar.
Thanks Michelle!