I don’t have a nativity set.
I don’t know why.
I don’t like them.
They are just fake looking.
Or cutesy.
I don’t know why I judge nativity sets. pooh on me.
So, I made a simple rustic nativity.
a simple reminder of why Christmas is.
This is an easy project that requires little in the way of supplies.
that’s how we roll around here.
easy and cheap.
Supplies:
blocks of wood.
white paint.
sharpie (or black paint)
sand paper.
glitter (I put a light bit on…glitter makes everything better 
)
1. Sand the edges of your blocks to give them a bit of a worn look.
2. Slather the blocks in white paint.
3. Sand off the edges to “distress” it a bit.
4. rub in black paint on the distressed bits…rub off. Repeat until you get the look you want.
5. pencil in your nativity scene you are using. I did this freehand from a picture I found on Google.
6. fill in with a Sharpie or black paint.
7. after sufficient drying sand a bit to rough it up.
8. I recommend gluing another block of wood to the backs if needed so they stand properly. My big block needed the extra support…the little one didn’t.
I put my baby Jesus in a wood crate with raffia around and placed the star on top. I love the simple look…it’s so effective!!
See you tomorrow when we chat about homemade, old-fashioned goodies. Okay, I chat. You listen.
It’s the way our relationship is…a bit one-sided.
You should leave a comment and change that.
Really.
Linking up this post at these great parties…
oh I love this. Its so simple and beautiful…Great job!
Rustic and adorable but not cutesie! How could it be better?
Ok. This is the best ever. Simple.. and pretty perfect if I do say so myself!
So so darling! What a unique nativity. You rock Janelle! And sorry, I usually just cruise through without leaving a comment. I’m guilty. :/
i love how this looks! so cool!
That is my favorite nativity evers. Fer reals.
I love it! Very classic and simple.
best nativity ever!
Well that is an awesome statement!! Thanks so much!
I was looking for something awesome, small, meaningful, easy AND cheap for my hubby’s siblings. This is perfect! Thanks so much!