Easter Bird & Nest – A Simple Clay Craft for Spring
As Easter approaches and the first signs of spring appear, it’s the perfect time to slow down and create something beautiful with your hands. This simple clay craft—a tiny bird nestled in a handmade nest with delicate little eggs—is a wonderful way to celebrate new life, creativity, and the joy of making together as a family.
What You’ll Need:
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A small woven nest (or make one from twigs and grass)
How to Make Your Easter Bird & Nest
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Shape the Bird – Roll a small ball of clay for the body and a slightly smaller one for the head. Attach them and gently pinch a little beak and tail.
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Form the Eggs – Roll tiny bits of clay into smooth egg shapes. The smaller, the sweeter!
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Texturing & Details – Use the wooden clay tools to add feather-like textures to the bird and gentle indentations to the eggs.
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Let It Dry – Place everything on a wooden board and leave it to air dry for 24-48 hours.
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Assemble – Once dry, arrange your little bird and eggs in a nest, ready to display for Easter.
The Magic of Clay
Working with clay is not just about creating—it’s a sensory experience. Rolling, pressing, and shaping help develop fine motor skills in little hands while providing a mindful, calming activity for all ages. The natural texture of DAW air-dry clay makes it easy to work with, and using wooden tools adds to the organic feel of the process.
A Simple & Meaningful Easter Decoration
This handmade nest with its tiny bird and eggs is a beautiful way to bring a touch of nature into your home. Whether placed on the Easter table, nestled among spring flowers, or gifted to a loved one, it’s a reminder of the beauty of simple, handmade things.
Gather around, shape with your hands, and enjoy this small moment of creative togetherness. Happy Easter!
Photos By Katie @apocketofforest
