Clothespin Nativity

Like Sparrow, {Jenni} I thought I would share my homemade Christmas Tree ornaments that, Stephanie Lynn, at Under the Table and Dreaming featured.

One reason I chose to use clothespins in this craft is because I had at least a hundred of them. At first I thought it would be neat to make a bunch of angels, but then during a conversation with my sister, she mentioned making shepherds and from that point I decided to make the whole nativity-minus the cow and donkey. My artsy skills failed me in drawing out those two animals.

So here's what I used to make the Nativity.

Clothespins

Scissors

Cardboard {thin like used on cereal boxes}

Mod Podge

Glue Stick

Twist-ties for halos. {like you would see on a bag of bread}

Glitter

Scrapbook Paper

Ribbon

Black Marker

{Take a clothespin}

{Take cardboard and trace your design}

{Take Mod Podge}

{Add scrapbook paper and ribbon}

{The glue stick came in handy when applying the glitter}

{Scrapbook paper on star}

{Finished star after applying glitter}

{The Nativity}

{Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus}

{Wise man}

{The three wise men}

{The sheep}

{The shepherd and his flock}

{The angels}

So, if you're looking for a simple, fun and inexpensive way to make your own Christmas Tree ornaments, this might be a project you'll enjoy.

belle

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