In our previous episode of Crafts for the Craft-Challenged, we tackled a
small spool doll nativity consisting of Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This time, I'd like to show you what I did for the shepherds, the wise men, and an angel, in case you're inspired to create the whole cast.
Shepherds: I did them identical to Joseph-- the only difference is a lighter shade of corduroy!
Wise Men: They each got robes of purple corduroy, though I gave them each a belt from a different trim so they wouldn't be identical (like the shepherds.) I used some gold lame ribbon for their crowns, but if you look at the top of their heads, you can see the hole that goes through the bead!
Angel: She had her gown and wings made from some Christmas ribbon-- I tied a bow with a piece of string and glued it on the back. She also got a pipe cleaner halo glued into the hole at the top of her head.
And here they all are! If you make your own spool doll nativity, I'd love for you to leave a link here. I'm sure there are several out there who are much less craft-challenged than I and will come up with all sorts of cute ideas to add to this.
In our previous episode of Crafts for the Craft-Challenged, we tackled a small spool doll nativity consisting of Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This time, I'd like to show you what I did for the shepherds, the wise men, and an angel, in case you're inspired to create the whole cast.
Shepherds: I did them identical to Joseph-- the only difference is a lighter shade of corduroy!
Wise Men: They each got robes of purple corduroy, though I gave them each a belt from a different trim so they wouldn't be identical (like the shepherds.) I used some gold lame ribbon for their crowns, but if you look at the top of their heads, you can see the hole that goes through the bead!
Angel: She had her gown and wings made from some Christmas ribbon-- I tied a bow with a piece of string and glued it on the back. She also got a pipe cleaner halo glued into the hole at the top of her head.
And here they all are! If you make your own spool doll nativity, I'd love for you to leave a link here. I'm sure there are several out there who are much less craft-challenged than I and will come up with all sorts of cute ideas to add to this.
Oh, these are absolutely gorgeous...I have to make these now (just to add to all the other things I want to make before Christmas!) They would be perfect for my 3 year-old, as some of my nativity set from last year was dropped! (I thought they were solid wood, but there were a few plaster parts....no longer!)
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly why I made this nativity, Andrea! I wanted our MOPS moms to have a nativity set that their kiddos could play with-- too often they're meant to sit on a shelf and just be another untouchable "pretty."
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this Nativity! If you have your kids help you make it, you will have a priceless set you will never want to part with.
ReplyDeleteSaw you on OnePrettyThing...Very cute!
ReplyDeleteyour angel is too cute. Thanks for sharing! Debbie
ReplyDeleteSimplesmente maravilhosos.Compartilhando você se torna um ser muito especial.Vou fazer para meu netinho. Obrigada. Silvia
ReplyDeleteObrigada para suas palavras amáveis, Silvia.
ReplyDeleteThese dolls are very cute. I think I remember trying to make then in school.
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