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Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger

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Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger - Kid Craft

Baby Jesus In Popsicle Stick Manger

Have you seen our Handprint Manger or Craft Foam Baby Jesus craft that were recently posted on Glued To My Crafts?

If you would like to try another Jesus in the Manger craft with your child today, here is another idea for you! This time we are incorporating jumbo popsicle sticks and cardstock paper for this DIY nativity tutorial. With these two simple supplies, we are making it a really easy to pull together on the fly for Sunday school or even at home activities.

Our Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger craft idea is perfect to read with the story of the birth of Jesus, while making a nativity craft at the same time! Plus it doubles as an adorable ornament by hot gluing some string to the back.

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Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger - Kid Craft

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about the story of Jesus’ birth? This popsicle stick baby Jesus in a manger craft is perfect!

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • School Glue
  • Craft Scissors
  • Brown Cardstock Paper
  • Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
  • Gold Cardstock Paper
  • Black Sharpie Marker
  • Gold Glitter Glue or Gold Glitter

Directions:

  • First take your TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like an “X.” Set aside to let it dry.
  • Grab all your cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a brown triangle for the “hay” of the craft, while using the remaining cardstock to cut out a baby wrapped in a blanket {a circle and a rectangle with a triangle cut out}
  • Now grab your popsicle stick shape and glue your cardstock pieces in place. Be sure to start with the brown triangle first.
  • Use the black Sharpie marker to draw on a face, on the baby.
  • For added sparkle, use gold glitter glue or just plain school glue & gold glitter, to add some more “straw” or “hay” surrounding the baby.
  • When done, set it aside to let it dry completely.
  • If desired, hot glue some ribbon to the back for easy hanging on the Christmas tree.
  • Display proudly for ALL to see!

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Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger - Kid Craft

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Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger - Kid Craft

Popsicle Stick Baby Jesus In A Manger

Our manger craft idea is perfect to read with the story of the birth of Jesus, while making a nativity craft!
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  • School Glue
  • 1 Scissors
  • Sharpie Marker
  • 2 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Gold Glitter Glue
  • Embellishments

Instructions
 

  • First take your TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like an "X."
  • Set aside to let it dry.
  • Grab all your cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a brown triangle for the "hay" of the craft, while using the remaining cardstock to cut out a baby wrapped in a blanket {a circle and a rectangle with a triangle cut out}
  • Now grab your popsicle stick shape and glue your cardstock pieces in place. Be sure to start with the brown triangle first.
  • Use the black Sharpie marker to draw on a face, on the baby.
  • For added sparkle, use gold glitter glue or just plain school glue & gold glitter, to add some more "straw" or "hay" surrounding the baby.
  • When done, set it aside to let it dry completely.
  • If desired, hot glue some ribbon to the back for easy hanging on the Christmas tree.
  • Display proudly for ALL to see!
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