Pallets would be a great source of wood. Don't make it too "finished", rustic is better IMHO. Build it with a back, 2 sides, and a top. Leaving the front open for display.
How do I make a Christmas bow out of wired ribbon for Christmas? I’d like to make pretty bows for my Christmas gifts and arrangements. I’d like it to be full and ...
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Just turn them upside down and open them, then insert a roll of paper towel and tada, you have yourself a brand new paper towel holder that is not only beautiful, but...
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Our new house has a sunken conversation pit in front of the fireplace. It's about 6X6 and has three steps into the 'pit' and booth-like backs on each side. My adult...
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Does anyone know where I can find instructions for this specific Santa mop head project? I've been unable to find anything except the image in my searches. I've tried...
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My sister and I each had one of this and my mom let us keep them on in our bedroom before we fell asleep--nice memories. And the tree would spin when the lightbulb he...
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I would like to trim the pine needles on some of the branches to look more open and realistic but I would like to first figure out a way to disguise the metal pole to...
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Do you just want the stable...I would just used rough sawed lumber to look more like an open shed.
If you want to build the “contents” of the nativity scene, there are some options:
rough carved unfinished wood ones at Michael’s crafts stores
plaster or bisque ones at crafts stores or at ceramics stores (like Color Me Mine)
used ones that you re-paint to your liking
cutting abstract ones out of 1” thick hardwood on a band saw
Pallets would be a great source of wood. Don't make it too "finished", rustic is better IMHO. Build it with a back, 2 sides, and a top. Leaving the front open for display.