Making Your Own Outdoor Nativity Scene

Christmas is a time of celebration. Many people celebrate Christmas because it is the birth of Jesus Christ. This is seen many places when you look around. There are nativity scenes that can be seen by Churches, in windows, and in yards. If you want to have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with an outdoor nativity scene, then you should be able to.

The first thing that you need to do when you are going to make your own outdoor nativity scene is an idea. You need to decide if you want to have a full nativity or if you are going to have a small nativity. The more elaborate you want your nativity, the more work it is going to be.

I personally like a mixture of big and small. I like having a barn to shelter my nativity. This means that the first thing that must be done is the barn. You will want to measure the wood before you begin cutting. Be sure that you do not make the barn to big or small. It should be a simple barn; one that has a half room back and two sides. The more simple the barn, the better your outdoor nativity will look.

The next thing you need to do is find some wood. I will suggest that you use plywood. It is easy to draw on, paint on, and cut. It also stands up well in all types of weather. The main reason that I like plywood is that it comes in large sheets. This will help save a lot of extra cost.

Find a pattern of Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus that you like. There are a ton of free patterns on the internet. All you have to do is search for them. If you don't want to have an internet pattern, find someone who can freehand for your. Have them draw Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus onto your wood so that you can cut it. Make sure that you have them draw the face and clothing as well so you know how to paint your wood correctly.

Once you have the people drawn on your wood, cut it out and paint it. Then you will need to cut a small wedge to keep them held up. If you want, you can add animals to your nativity scene. Be sure that the animals are life-size to scale of your nativity people. Be creative when you are making your nativity. The more personal you make it, the more you will love coming home to your outdoor nativity scene.