Okay, folks, gather ’round, gather ’round! I’ve got a project to share with you today. It is about creating a nativity backdrop. So, first of all, I got this idea to make a cool nativity scene, and I’m thinking, what’s a nativity scene without a proper backdrop, right?
So, the first thing I did was grab some cardboard. I found a big old box from the garage, one of those sturdy ones. Then I started cutting. I cut out these large pieces to make the backdrop. This was the foundation of my whole project.
Then came the fun part – painting! I grabbed my paints and brushes and went to town. I painted the cardboard to look like a night sky. Lots of dark blues, some purples, you know, the works. I even added some glitter because, hey, stars twinkle, right?
- Cut cardboard for the backdrop base.
- Paint it to resemble a night sky.
- Add glitter for the stars.
After the paint dried, I started working on the details. I cut out some smaller pieces of cardboard and shaped them into hills and a little stable. Nothing fancy, just some basic shapes. And, of course, I painted those too. Browns and greens for the hills, a nice, cozy brown for the stable.
Next up, I glued everything together. I stuck the hills onto the backdrop. Then, I carefully placed the stable on one of the hills. It was starting to look like something!
But wait, there’s more! I also made some little figures out of clay. I’m no sculptor, but I managed to mold some simple shapes for Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. I even made a little sheep, which turned out kind of wonky, but it added character, I guess.
- Shape smaller cardboard pieces into hills and a stable.
- Glue them onto the backdrop.
- Create clay figures to complete the scene.
Once the clay figures were dry, I painted them and glued them into the scene. I placed Mary and Joseph in the stable, and little baby Jesus in a makeshift manger. The sheep went somewhere on the hill, looking all cute and lost.
Final Touches
For the final touches, I added some cotton balls here and there to mimic clouds. And I hung a bright, yellow star made of, you guessed it, more cardboard and glitter, right above the stable. It was the cherry on top.
And there you have it! My homemade nativity backdrop. It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty proud of it. It was a fun project, and it really brought the whole nativity scene to life. Plus, it was a great way to get into the holiday spirit. So, if you’re feeling crafty, why not give it a try? You might surprise yourself with what you can create!