DIY Paper Mache Bird Nest

Turn a newspaper into a nest for your bird! Blow up a balloon to the ideal size for the nest. Combine flour and water to make a glue-like paste. Tear sheets of newspaper into strips, soak a strip with the glue, then smooth the strip around the balloon. Continue applying newspaper to the balloon until it is covered, leaving holes open for the nest doorways. Let the newspaper dry, then repeat the process to add a second layer. Let the second layer dry, then use unbleached paper to add a third layer. Let the third layer dry, then pop the balloon and remove all pieces of the balloon from inside the nest. Poke holes near the top of the nest and thread a string through the holes to hang it. Poke holes along the base or sides to tie toys onto the nest.