Popsicle stick nativity

Kids and adults will both love making this DIY craft stick nativity stable. A fun DIY project the whole family can enjoy. It looks lovely displayed as Christmas home decor and makes a great gift idea for the holidays. Click through for the easy to follow tutorials and details of how we are using our handmade popsicle stick creche as an element in our advent calendar nativity scene.

Make these 4 adorable Christmas DIY decorations with your kids this holiday season. Including a handprint wreath, popsicle stick ornaments, and more.

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Christmas Kids Craft http://mycountrygirlramblings.blogspot.com/2012/12/crafty-creations-popsicle-stick-crib.html

Celebrating and retelling the story of the nativity is an important aspect of Christmas. As it can be somewhat difficult for children to understand, by engaging in hands-on nativity activities, kids can better make sense of it all. Plus, these are tons of fun! 23 Nativity Activities

The craft stick manger makes an adorable Christmas decoration as it can be displayed on a mantle, end table or shelf. This simple accessory also makes an inexpensive gift for family members, neighbors or coworkers.

I found this idea (below) online http://artwifeneedsalife.blogspot.com/2011/12/adventures-in-christmas-ornaments.html ………. and then fiddle-farted with it to suit the bits and pieces that I already had in my craft drawers. The stable took a total of 9 small craft sticks and two thinner ones on the back to help keep the whole thing together. I wish I could remember where I originally bought the crafts sticks from because they are such a brilliant size, measuring 2.5ins x x .5ins. I’ve had them…