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3 Dec

Wooden Nativity Set – 2 Different Looks!

Remember when we did those adorable Wooden Owls from the Wood Connection…and they gave a set away. Well, we have teamed up with them again to feature this beautiful silhouette nativity.  Wood Connection Nativity

When the Wood Connection sent both of us a wooden nativity, Kari and I each had such different ideas on how to decorate it…such is the case with crafting, right?

I have pretty muted Christmas decor in my home.  I tend to lean toward gold and white; not a lot of color and bling.  My style is pretty muted…which is weird because I am not a very muted personality.  So, with my nativity I wanted to add some color.  I decided to make it with my kids and have it be something they can display every christmas and rearrange to their heart’s content.

We got out the glue, paint brushes, and glitter…LOTS of glitter.

BECKY’S GLITTER NATIVITY

DIY Wood Nativity Set 2 different looks

Supplies Needed:

  • Rust-oleum KONA wood stain
  • fine grain glitter
  • glue
  • fine grit sandpaper
  • paint brush
  • foam brush
  • High gloss spray sealer

Directions:

Step #1: Sand and smooth the wood.

Step #2: Make sure to wipe all the dust off before you stain. Using a foam brush, stain all sides.

Step #3: After stain is dry, pour some glue on a paper plate and grab your paint brush.

For Mary, Joseph, the star, and the animals: Paint on a light coat of glue and sprinkle on desired color of glitter.

For the Wisemen:  paint glue on the crown piece then add glitter.  Next paint glue on the gifts, add glitter.  Finally, paint the rest of the wiseman and add glitter.  Use your fingers to push glitter up around where the two colors meet up.

For the Shepherd: Paint the glue on the shepherd’s staff first, add the glitter.  Then paint the glue above the staff, add glitter.  Finally, do below the staff.  Remember to use your fingers to spread the glitter where the different colors meet.

For Baby Jesus: Paint the glue on the entire manger and cover with brown glitter.  Then add glue to baby Jesus and glitter him white.

Step #4: Spray high gloss sealer on the entire nativity set. This will help keep glitter from getting scatter everywhere when the pieces are played with. 🙂

 

KARI’S WOOD-STAINED NATIVITY

Wooden Nativity Tutorial at U Create

I decided to go with something neutral and I wanted the wood grain to show so instead of using paint I decided to try out a wood stain for my nativity. I love the result and it looks great in my living room!

Wooden navity set by U Create

Supplies:

  • Weathered Gray Wood Stain by Rustoleum (small container in the craft section by the paint)
  • sand paper or block
  • foam brush or paint brush
  • rag (to wipe off stain)
  • white acrylic paint

Directions

  1. Sand all surfaces and make smooth before staining.
  2. Brush on a thick layer of stain and let sit for about 30 seconds – wipe off stain until you get desired shade. CRAFT TIP: Make sure to do one figure at a time or the stain will dry and you won’t be able to wipe it off.
  3. Paint the star with acrylic paint — I used white.
  4. After completely dry, sand the edges to add texture.

 

It’s fun to see two very different looks with the same nativity.  Now grab one from The Wood Connection store and let’s see what beautiful thing you create. Make sure to send us a photo on our Facebook page or tag us on instagram (@ucreateblog)

Post by Becky @ U Create

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Comments

  1. Lauren DeVard says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    As much as I love glitter, I would probably do the stain. So cute.

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  2. Corie Gibson says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    I would decorate mine more natural then it can go with any decor changes I might have in years to come!

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  3. Terrie Morgan says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    I love Nativity sets, this one is simple and very creative, great one to be a custom made by my whole family!

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  4. Melia S says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    I LOVE the neutral look of the weathered gray. I will probably do the same with mine.?

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  5. Michelle Arrington says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I love the stained one, I may have to copy!

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  6. sheri says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I’d stain mine.

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  7. JoD says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Such fun options! I would love to make one with my boys and let them put their signature art on it. I think that would make it meaningful for them and will be a dear keepsake for years. Thanks for the chance!

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  8. Debbie f says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    I like the grey weathered look, so I would do something similar!

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  9. Sherrer shelnutt says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    I would paint mine white and gold.

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  10. Andrea Winbigler says

    December 3, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    I think I would make mine silver and gold.

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  11. Anne Marie says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    I think I would stain it and use some hay spread around to make it realistic. I really love the burlap tree idea.

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  12. Rebecca W says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    I really love the look of the plain wood…kids would love the glitter

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  13. Hannah says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Such cute ideas! I love simplistic nativities. Would love to win.

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  14. JessZ says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    I love both versions! I think I’d use chalk paint from another project. I also like the idea of white and gold.

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  15. Hannah says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Oh whoops I didn’t see comment prompt. I would decorate by staining and keeping it simply.

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  16. Joni says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I love this! I think I would probably stain mine if I win. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. Sharhan says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I would love to paint these!

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  18. Katherine Emerick says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I love the simple lines of this nativity. Decorating with stain and gold, and perhaps adding some small textiles to different pieces like the camel, or maybe even the people would look really awesome.

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  19. Lauren says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    I love the stain one. So classy and simple.

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  20. Lauren says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    I like the neutral weathered gray..but my 4 and 7 year old boys might want something a little flashier. 😉

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  21. Breenah says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    I’d like to do a color blocking in head covering/skin/clothing colors, but I imagine my daughter would just take over and paint however she wanted. She’s four. It’s to be expected.

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  22. Manda nicholas says

    December 3, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I really love the muted one but the glittery one is so fun!!

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  23. Suzi Wollman says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I LOVE this nativity, and the glittery one is just full of pizazz!

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  24. Hana says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    I loved the stained wood! I would probably add some Christmas lights around it. Can never go wrong with more Christmas lights. 🙂

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  25. Elizabeth says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I would keep it simple and muted

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  26. Megan M says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Fun colors! I’d give it to my niece and nephew to play with.

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  27. Ada says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Love the glitter! And what a fun nativity set! I’ve been looking for something hands-on for my kids to play with. Thanks for the great idea! I love how affordable it is!

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  28. Megan says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    I would probably do a pretty wood stain. I love this nativity!!

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  29. Jess Barahona says

    December 3, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    I’m a natural wood girl! i’d probably stain it dark and add some poly. Love a nativity that my kids can play with!

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  30. Camie says

    December 4, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Please pick me! I’ve been wanting this nativity… And I love u-create and the wood connection!

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  31. Lindsey says

    December 4, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    I love the grey wood stain!! I need this nativity! My one year old would love to play with it!

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  32. Erin says

    December 4, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    Beautiful!

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  33. Miriam says

    December 4, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    love the gray one ….i love nativity sets and would put them all thru the house. After all that is the reason for the season!!!

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  34. Staci Z. says

    December 4, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I would actually let me kids decorate it with markers. They love crafts and would look at this as one of their greatest accomplishments year after year.

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  35. Sonia H. says

    December 4, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I love the gray stain. I would do a stain of some type. This would be so cute for little ones. Round the edges so they aren’t sharp and they can play with it too.

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  36. Margett Eichmann says

    December 4, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    This “wood” be so cute to add to my touchable nativities in our home.

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  37. Erin says

    December 4, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    i love the gray stain! i have some and wouldn’t have thought to do that. 🙂

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  38. Shelley says

    December 5, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    I would love to paint this nativity set for my grandkids!

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  39. Jackie Llewellyn stout says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I would use specialty Christmas papers to cover them

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  40. Wendy says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    I like the muted but with a little bing.

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  41. Nicole says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Stain! I love the rustic look! This would be so much fun to make with my kiddos! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  42. Christina Allmer says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Both of these are so pretty.

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  43. Alice Clark says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    This lovely set appeals on many different levels. I’d paint it in muted colors with a few silver accents.

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  44. Lana says

    December 6, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    I love this nativity set! I would stain my set!

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  45. Ashley says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I love both versions, I think I’d stain mine with a little bit of monochromatic glitter!

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  46. Jennifer says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    I love the glittery one! But how do you keep the glitter from flaking off?

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    • Becky Vandenberg says

      December 6, 2015 at 11:11 PM

      Hi Jennifer,
      I just sprayed a high gloss sealer on them when I was done…it seems to keep my house from being over run with glitter.

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  47. Dezi A says

    December 6, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    I would use some different shades of stain. Love these sets!

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