If you are looking for an excellent and Fun resource to teach the Nativity story to kids, then this DIY Paper Nativity Scene Printable is for you! It is Super-Easy and so much fun to make this Nativity Scene using the Printable.
In this blog, I will show you how I made the Nativity Scene with the Nativity Printable through a Video and also share some Tips and Tricks that will help you make one Easily.
Let’s Dive in.
Setting up a Nativity Scene for Kids
Billions of people worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus, making it a huge cultural and traditional practice, and Christmas is incomplete without making the Nativity scene.
Even though we are not Christians, we love learning about different Cultures and Traditions. Hence, I created a Nativity scene to introduce the story to my child.
I designed and created these illustrations for the 2020 Christmas, and we absolutely love setting up the Nativity Scene for Christmas.
Kids will enjoy making this craft and will adore the outcome. It gives me so much pleasure that my work brings the joy of Christmas to many families.
How to Make a Nativity Scene?
The making process is very easy! All you have to do is get the printable, print, cut, fold, and glue them together.
Things Needed
You will need just a couple of things you already have at home to make this set.
- The Nativity Printable
- Cardstock or photo paper
- Paper glue
- Scissor/cutter
- Ruler
Directions to make Nativity Scene
It takes about 60 to 90 minutes to finish making the set from scratch. First, you need to download the Nativity Printable and Print the pages on either cardstock or Photo paper.
This video explains the entire process in 3 easy steps.
Step 1: Make the Characters – Cut, Roll and Glue them
Step 2: Make the Shed- Cut fold and Glue the Flaps as instructed
Step 3: Make the Manger – Cut, fold and Glue the Flaps as Instructed.
Tips and Tricks
Please read on for some instructions that aren’t explained in the video.
1. To make the background of the Shed stiffer, Please add a cardboard sheet to the rear.
2. Use a popsicle stick on the rear of the Palm tree to make it steady.
3. In the video & above images, I have used Cardstock paper and Standard Printing. Recently, I printed a few characters in a Photopaper, and it came out vibrant and super awesome.
See the difference in the picture here.
So, I recommend using photo paper if your printer supports it.
Please note that the Photo paper is Very Stiff and you need to use a cylindrical bar to fold the characters.
Storing the Nativity set:
It is our third year and we are using the same set that we made in 2020. Every year after Christmas month, I store it in a Box to use for next year. Even though this Nativity scene is made with Paper, it lasts and is in good condition even after Year.
If you also want to reuse it, Just stack the characters in a Box, It will be fine until next year!
Ready to Make the Scene with the printable? Get the Nativity Printable
I believe this would be a great craft project, and older kids can have fun making this with little help from elders.
Please let me know if you have any doubts while assembling it. Just leave a comment below or send a mail to [email protected]
Thanks for being here. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year!
