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Glittery Bird Nests in Clay Pots

Glittery Bird’s Nest Clay Pot inspiration:

Clay Pots

 

Birds Nest Clay Pot

Project Instructions

Designed by: Lori Butler

Skill Level (1-5): 2

Time to complete: 1 hour

Messy Level (1-5): 4

MATERIALS:

  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter – Topaz (SUL50863    717968508638)
  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter – Crystal Diamond (SUL50860    717968508607)
  • Advantus/Sulyn Extra Fine Glitter – Chocolate Diamond (SUL50870    717968508706)
  • Clay pot (about four inch diameter)
  • Ribbon
  • Craft bird and eggs
  • Craft nest
  • Three stems of silk or paper flowers
  • Craft glue
  • Hot glue
  • Scissors

STEPS:

  1. Refer to project photo for instruction reference.
  2. Cover rim of small clay pot with craft glue and Topaz glitter, let dry.
  3. Cover rest of pot with glue and Crystal Diamond glitter, let dry.
  4. Place piece of floral foam snugly into pot, add glue to top, and cover with moss.
  5. Cover several tiny eggs with glue and Topaz glitter, let dry.
  6. Cover three branches of silk or paper flowers with glue and Crystal Diamond glitter, let dry.
  7. Add glue to bird’s wings with a craft brush, sprinkle with Chocolate Diamond glitter, let dry.
  8. Glue nest to top of pot using hot glue. Glue eggs inside nest.
  9. Attach stem of flowers to nest and pot with hot glue.
  10. Tie ribbon around pot brim into a bow, secure with glue.