Crafty

For years, I have been looking for a Nativity display to replace the painted scene that deteriorated to the point that we don't put it out anymore. I remember a display that a friend in Coffeyville had that was cut from 8' pieces of 1 x 12. The figures were very tall and skinny, making them abstract. I loved the display. I have tried to find patterns for something like it but with no luck. I could probably create my own pattern, but I never remember in July when I should be working on it, I always wait until Thanksgiving and suddenly remember that I need a Nativity for my yard.

This year I searched again, like I always do. But this year was different. I found a picture of a little Nativity online and decided that I could quickly put it together. SO... last night the kimmie, the kids, and I went to Lowes and Hobby Lobby then went home with high hopes of spending the evening with my wife and kids building the figures. Kaylee played with Play-Doh, JD played a video game, and Kim played on the computer. Oh well, at least we were all in the same room!

The supplies are simple: Three clay pots (we used clay-looking plastic pots), burlap, three foam balls, grass for the manger, wood for a star (which I will find at Delmar's this weekend), three strings of lights (one for the manger, one for the star, and one to circle the display), and a hot glue gun.

The results are this:


Once I get the star complete, I will post a picture of the Nativity lit. I'm sure you can't wait...

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