How to make a wooden nativity scene!
I have been looking everywhere for a nativity scene that fit my style for my home, yet also fit my budget. I didn’t realize that was going to be such a hard task!
You see, I had my $.53 nativity scene, but tragedy struck…and that scene is now broken in shambles.
SO, I needed a new one…since, let’s get real- THAT is what Christmas is all about!
I found my answer!
While perusing the aisles at Hobby Lobby, I found the most awesome wooden nativity scene….all bare and ready for the magic to happen!
I also found the most amazing wood slice, and I knew it was meant for amazing things as well, even though at the time- I didn’t know I would use the two together!
Supplies Needed:
Wooden Nativity Scene from Hobby Lobby (got it when Christmas was 50% off)
Stain (Walnut gel stain)
Paint brush for stain
Piece of sandpaper or sanding block
Large wood slice (or something similar to place your nativity on) I got mine at Hobby Lobby when it was 40% off
Moss from Dollar Tree
The process was very easy!
I simply stained each piece of my wooden nativity scene, front and back…and once dry, I sanded down the edges with my sanding block!
I took my wood slice and put moss all around where the nativity would be. (I simply put hot glue on it and then pressed the moss around on the glue)
After that, I took my nativity pieces and sat them around on the wood slice, arranging them how I liked them…and hot glued them in place!
TA-DA! ALL DONE. I am super impressed with how this turned out!!! ANYONE can do this!
What did I tell you?!?!? IS THIS NOT ADORABLE?!?!?! I am totally excited about placing it in my new home!!!!!!!
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Last Updated on November 4, 2020
Brooke, that is beautiful!!!
Love it but would like to use straw or hay with mine? Love you Brooke..love your posts!
This is so sweet!! I love it!!!
Brook, I Love It , It’s Beautiful. You My Friend Are So Creative. All your stuff is so pretty.
Carol Compton
That is absolutely adorable!! I love that it’s so simple and not “froo-froo”!!
Found the nativity scene at Hobby Lobby today and the wood base. Can’t wait to get started on it . Thank you for the wonderful idea. Blessings, Brenda
Brooke, your house is absolutely gorgeous. You must spend a fortune on your decorations.
I found mine at the Dollar General store. I could only find one. I had two sweet little girls help me at our church to put up an amazing homemade ceramic nativity scene. I looked everywhere to find two more of these wooden sets to send these girls for helping me out and doing such a great job. I thought the set would be just the right size and age level for them to make them their own. I will have to look at Hobby Lobby and see if I can find them there if not I may just see if I can get someone to cut them for me. Your arrangement is so beautiful! You always take something ordinary and make it amazing! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us!
This is so sweet. Brook you always have your creative thinking cap on!!
I just saw this set in HL today.
Christmas is coming in strong there ????
I love this! I hope my Hobby Lobby has them!!
Thank you!!!