How To Make A Nativity With Stones
How To Make a nativity craft using stones? If This is a question you have then you've come to the right place. Christmas is such a great time for crafts and being creative and today I have a fantastic rock stone themed Nativity scene to share with you.
I really hope you love this as much as I do. It's super cute, fun and easy to make and the kids will love this. Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Meaningful Holiday Craft: This craft brings the Christmas story to life in a creative way, allowing kids to engage with the true meaning of the holiday while crafting.
- Timeless Keepsake: Once finished, these painted rock nativity scenes can become treasured ornaments or decorations that bring back fond memories each holiday season.
- Eco-Friendly Crafting: Using rocks for this craft is a great way to repurpose natural materials, encouraging eco-conscious crafting while having fun!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Large flat rocks
- Small pebbles
- Twigs of different lengths that snap easily
- Hot glue gun
- Burlap covered canvas
- Floral moss
- Star shaped confetti
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🖌️ How To Make A Nativity Craft With Stones
- Step 1: Begin by laying out twigs in the shape of a stable on the front of the burlap wrapped canvas. Make the stable large enough to hold all of the nativity characters you plan to include on your canvas. You can view the photo for an idea of the basic shape you need to create.
- Step 2: Glue the twigs into place with a hot glue gun once you have them arranged where you would like them to be. Place a thin layer of hot glue along the twigs that form the stable and press some floral moss into it. Tap off the excess moss gently and allow the glue to dry and harden.
- Step 3: Create a baby Jesus shape for your nativity by finding a medium sized, flat round stone for his body, and a small round pebble for his head. Hot glue him into place in the centre of the nativity and leave room under him to create a manger out of twigs.
- Step 4: Make a manger for baby Jesus out of twigs and glue it into place under him on the front of the canvas.
- Step 5: Create other nativity characters of your choosing out of the larger flat stones and the small pebbles. These can include Mary, Joseph, wise men, shepherds and even sheep.
- Step 6: Hot glue the different rock characters into place within the stable on the front of your burlap canvas. Glue a large star shaped piece of confetti onto the top of your canvas above the stable.
Enjoy.
💡 Pro Tip: Paint or decorate the stones to represent specific characters like Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men. This adds individuality and helps in storytelling.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Plan Your Layout: Sketch the nativity scene on paper to determine the placement of each figure. This helps in visualizing the final arrangement before gluing the stones.
- Select Appropriate Stones: Choose flat, smooth stones for the main figures and smaller pebbles for details like heads. Uniformity in size aids in a balanced composition.
- Construct the Stable First: Assemble the stable using twigs on the canvas before adding stone figures. This provides a clear framework for positioning characters.
- Use Quality Adhesive: Employ a reliable hot glue gun to securely attach stones and twigs. Ensure the glue sets properly to maintain the stability of the craft.
- Incorporate Natural Elements: Add floral moss around the stable to enhance the rustic appearance and bring texture to the scene.
- Add a Star Accent: Place a star-shaped confetti piece above the stable to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem, adding a finishing touch to the nativity.
💭 FAQs
You'll need large flat rocks, small pebbles, twigs, a burlap-covered canvas, floral moss, star-shaped confetti, and a hot glue gun.
Begin by arranging twigs into a stable shape on the canvas and gluing them in place. Then, add a layer of floral moss over the twigs to create texture.
Create figures like baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph using stones and pebbles, glue them within the stable, and add a star confetti above to complete the scene.
This activity enhances fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and provides a meaningful way for kids to engage with the Christmas story.
DIY Nativity Craft Using Stones
Equipment
- Hot glue gun
Materials
- Large flat rocks
- Small pebbles
- Twigs of different lengths that snap easily
- Burlap covered canvas
- Floral moss
- Star shaped confetti
Instructions
- Begin by laying out twigs in the shape of a stable on the front of the burlap wrapped canvas.
- Make the stable large enough to hold all of the nativity characters you plan to include on your canvas.
- You can view the photo for an idea of the basic shape you need to create.
- Glue the twigs into place with a hot glue gun once you have them arranged where you would like them to be.
- Place a thin layer of hot glue along with the twigs that form the stable and press some floral moss into it.
- Tap off the excess moss gently and allow the glue to dry and harden.
- Create a baby Jesus shape for your nativity by finding a medium sized, flat round stone for his body, and a small round pebble for his head.
- Hot glue him into place in the center of the nativity and leave room under him to create a manger out of twigs.
- Make a manger for baby Jesus out of twigs and glue it into place under him on the front of the canvas.
- Create other nativity characters of your choosing out of the larger flat stones and the small pebbles.
- These can include Mary, Joseph, wise men, shepherds, and even sheep.
- Hot glue the different rock characters into place within the stable on the front of your burlap canvas.
- Glue a large star shaped piece of confetti onto the top of your canvas above the stable.
- Enjoy.
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