#MINIMALIST NATIVITY SET HOW TO#

Next, tuck baby Jesus in burlap into the shell messy side down before the glue begins to dry.First, add a big dollop of glue to the inside of the 1/2 walnut shell.Step 4 – Glue Baby Jesus into the Half Walnut Shell When we put the peg doll above into the half walnut shell, we placed the top (the messy side that you see) down and tucked the ends into the walnut shell. Related: Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make Skip the step of adding twine if you won’t be hanging it as a Christmas ornament.

#MINIMALIST NATIVITY SET HOW TO#

It shares how to make a Baby Jesus Ornament in a half walnut shell with a wooden bead. If, however, you want to learn how to make baby Jesus with a wooden bead instead of a wooden peg doll–click the link for the tutorial. If you want to make Baby Jesus with a wooden peg doll, as shown in the photos above and below, follow the step-by-step Christmas nativity scene instructions below. There are two ways to make the Baby Jesus craft for the nativity scene, depending on the available supplies and how you will use them. How to Make BAby Jesus Craft for Christmas Nativity Scene And, we think placing baby Jesus in a walnut half-shell is the perfect way to complete this easy Christmas nativity scene. So, my daughter and I decided to make a few crafts with them this year!Īfter we finished our simple stone advent calendar and craft stick nativity stable, we decided to make a minimalist nativity scene to go with it. The farm owner has told us that we are welcome to pick up and take any stray walnuts we find after harvest–so they don’t go to waste–and we are happy to help. And, there are always strays that don’t get picked up by the harvesting equipment.

My family is lucky enough to live across the street from an almond and walnut orchard.

This easy Christmas nativity scene craft requires a few wooden peg dolls, a walnut, and a scrap of fabric to make. Related: Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make Your Family Will Love! Minimalist Nativity Scene

Minimalist nativity set