This is the cutest craft creation; perfect for the little to big ones in your house or classroom! Create a paper bag “nest” to house your Easter treats. Include a fluffy little bird or chick to complete the look! We plan to have a “nest” full of Easter goodies beside every place setting at our table. Here’s how to make your own little “nest” –
You will need–
brown paper bags- lunch size or smaller
scissors* – *safety scissors for those wee, little ones
treats to place inside the paper bag “nest”
First–
* place a paper bag on the table
Cut approximately 1/2 to 3/4 off the top of the bag. Save the cut top half of the bag to “shred” for “nest” filling.
First, cut across 1/2 to 3/4 from the top of the bag.
Next,
• carefully open the paper bag and fold the top edges down, roll, and fold a few more times
Gently roll the bag from the rim to the bottom.
Then,
• Scrunch the bottom corners in to make the little paper bag look “nest” like. Cut strips from the “left over” piece of bag. This is a great scissor cutting exercise for children! An option is to let the children tear and shred pieces of the bag. Place these strips of bag into the paper nest for “nesting.”
Shred the left over “cut” piece of bag for nest filling.
Finally,
• Add some jellybeans or Easter eggs to the nest. Place a small “chick” or “bird” into the paper “nest.”
Hoppy Easter to you and yours!
