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12 Nov

Nativity Ornament Tutorial

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The ornament I decide to create is based on the wildly popular Nativity Stocking Holders I made last year.  These ornaments are quick and easy to make…and it’s a craft the kids can help with as well.

1 Handmade Ornaments

I used black vinyl and my Silhouette machine to cut the Nativity image.  You can also do a Google search for “Nativity Silhouettes” and pick your favorite image, print it and cut it out.  You DO NOT need to use vinyl to make this craft.

Click here to download the Luke 2:11 “For unto us a Child is Born…” printable. 

2 Luke 2 printable

Step #1:  Print out the Luke 2 printable.  I printed mine 4×6 which fits 2 on a page.  However, I will print it even smaller when I make it again.  Crinkle up your printed page.

Circle Mod Podge Christmas Ornament

Step #2:  Flatten the page out and trace around your ornament.  When you cut the circle out make sure to cut inside the line so it doesn’t fit perfectly to the edge of your ornament.

3 Paint ornaments

Step #3:  Paint the paper mache ornaments.  I painted one red, one green and one black.  The black is by far my favorite!

4 Decorate Ornaments

Step #4:  Once the paint dries, paint a thin layer of Mod Podge on the front of your ornament AND on the back of your paper circles.  This helps prevent the paper from bubbling when you glue it to the ornament.  Lay the paper circles on the front of the ornament and smooth it out.  You can still see wrinkles in the paper, don’t worry.

Mod Podge Printable

Step #5:  Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge on the top of the paper circles. {I used Antique Matte Mod Podge; it creates a little yellowing look.}

Applying decorative vinyl

Step #6:  Once the Mod Podge is dry, apply the vinyl.  Take the paper backing off to reveal the sticky side of the vinyl.  Center it and lay it on top of the ornament.  Using your fingers, press the black vinyl down really well. Slowly lift the transfer paper off starting in one corner and working diagonal.

Nativity Ornament Gift

Paint the edges

Step #7:  Paint the edges of the paper black to create a kind of frame around the Holy Family.

Glitter Decopodge

Step #8:  I added a thin layer of clear glitter paint on top of the finished product just to add more of a Christmas/snowy feel.

DIY Ornament Series

This would be so cute tied to neighbor gifts, teacher gifts, or presents under the tree. 

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Comments

  1. Emily Thompson says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    so pretty!!! I love the finished product and so simple too. I have some glitter mod pogde that I should use to do something like this :o) EMily@nap-timecreations.com

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  2. Emily and Brian says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    This ornament is so cute! Thank you for posting this! I love how it matches the stocking holders I made a few weeks ago. Do you mind letting us know where you bought the wooden circle ornaments? I was thinking of trying Hobby Lobby. Thanks!

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    • Becky Marie says

      November 12, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Emily, I got the circle ornaments at Michael’s. They are paper mache and were hanging by the other DIY ornament stuff. Hope that helps.

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  3. iwerewolf says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    this is great! I have a glass ornament that I bought a few years ago to paint like stained glass, but never got around to it. I am going to give this a try with that. If it works as well as I’m thinking, then I will have to make some more for my cookie exchange, after Christmas. It will make a nice take home for the ladies attending. In addition to the cookies, of course. 😉

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  4. Sandy says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Is your nativity scene from the Silhouette store? I love it 🙂

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  5. Lisa Levesque says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Where do you get the vinyl pieces?
    I would love to have my sunday school class make these!

    Lisa

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  6. Terri says

    November 28, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    How do you Mod Podge over the scripture print without the ink smearing? tia!

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    • Becky Vandenberg says

      December 2, 2014 at 2:50 AM

      Hi Terri,
      I don’t use a ton of Mod Podge so it doesn’t smear much.

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  7. Bunny says

    August 21, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Will you have the vinyl silhouettes available in this size for this craft in your Etsy shop?

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  8. Michelle says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    This is so adorable! What a great idea for neighbor gifts, or just for fun!
    Just out of curiosity, do you have an editable version, or would you be able to make one that says For unto “you” is born this day…? We read the King James version of the Bible and it says “you” instead of “us”. If not, no worries. Just thought I’d see.
    Thanks!

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    • Becky Vandenberg says

      December 12, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      Sorry, it’s not an editable version. I thought I copy and pasted it from the King James bible text…oops.

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  9. Lucy says

    November 23, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    These are so beautiful and I would love to make them with my class. Would you know the diameter of the paper mache circles?

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