Jesus is the reason for the season, so a DIY Rustic Nativity set is a must make on your craft to-do list this Christmas holiday season! With almost all Dollar Tree supplies, you can craft this cute Jenga Block nativity scene in under an hour, and for less than $5 bucks. Fa La La La La, it’s crafty time!
I’m coming at ya with another uh-maz-ing craft that we did in my VIP subscription group, The CRafterparty, and this one is the Reason for the Season……a DIY Rustic Nativity Set made with Dollar Tree Jenga Blocks!
In fact, it’s made with almost ALL Dollar Tree supplies!
Yesterday I shared a super simple Terra Cotta Pot Nativity Set, but that one had Mary, Joseph AND Baby Jesus. So here is another option if you want something with just Baby Jesus as the main focus.
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Supplies Needed to Make a DIY Rustic Nativity Set
- Jenga Blocks (Dollar Tree tumbling tower blocks work great)
- 12″ paint sticks (8)
- 9’x9′ canvas frame (you can use any size)
- Muslin
- Burlap
- 20mm wood bead
- Gold star
- Excelsior
- Alphabet stamps
- Tim Holtz distressed ink pad
- Music sheet paper
- Twine
- Antique Wax
- Black Paint
- Mod Podge
- Glue Gun
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Unless you are part of The CRafterparty, this post is purely for inspiration as the full video tutorial can be found inside of the group! The CRafterparty is my VIP Crafty Fun group where we come together in a private group and have fun doing *all the things* together! We have a TON of fun and end up with adorable projects like the one below!
This DIY Rustic Nativity Set is a special project that is exclusive to my #PartyPeople, so if you you’d like to join or get more info you can go HERE.
Don’t worry though, I have PLENTY of FREE tutorials for you right here on my blog! And you can also check out some other projects that we did in The CRafterparty if you’re considering joining and want to see those too.
Learn to make this DIY Rustic Nativity Set
When creating your own unique creations I encourage you to think outside of the box! Use what you see simply as inspiration to make it your own. My goal is to INSPIRE you and that is why this site is filled with hundreds (literally) of free tutorials and ideas. The CRafterparty is a more intimate, VIP experience where I share exclusive tutorials like this DIY Rustic Nativity Set where I provide a supply list so you can craft along, and encourage you to complete it along the way!
Get the FULL tutorial inside The CRafterparty here.
I used a 9″ x 9″ Butterfly Canvas from the Dollar Tree, but really you could use any type of frame that you have, and any size. Just make your manger a proportional size to your frame.
I went with a very neutral, rustic, and simplistic vibe for my DIY Dollar Tree Nativity Set. With a black frame, stained jenga blocks and background, and music sheet paper.
I chose “OH HOLY NIGHT” for the words above Baby Jesus’s manger, but you could write anything that you want. “Jesus is the reason for the season” would be cute as well.
The gold star on top is just presh. I dirtied it up with some Antique Wax so that it went with the rustic feel of the project.
How cute does it look with that Terra Cotta Pot Nativity Set I posted yesterday!?
As always…be inspired to make it your own and if you need a little help, come join us in The CRafterparty! Doesn’t it look so cute with all our other Christmas decor that we made in the group as well?
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Until Next Time…
Stay Crafty San Diego!
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December 4, 2023 @ 10:56 pm
Love them all. I did make the coffee can snowman last year but yours is much better. I like the nativities too. The terra cotta one is my favorite
Thanks for sharing your crafty wisdom with us.
December 5, 2023 @ 11:02 am
Ohhhh I am sure your snowman was ADORBS!!! You are so welcome Megan, I am here to inspire!