DIY Silhouette Wood Nativity - Your Everyday Family

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Christmas is creeping up on us, and I am so happy to start sharing some fun projects I’ve created this year. This project I’m sharing today is one of my favorite-a beautiful, DIY Nativity that will great as a centerpiece on your table or next to your Christmas tree. It came together easily and you can customize it to fit your decor and personality. You can make it smaller too! This projects is one of 18 great wood projects, all created with our favorite tools by Ryobi. They have the most amazing and easy to use power tools.

I have included a download that has the patterns for the Nativity set.

Here’s what you need:

Cedar Fence posts (5.5 inches wide) (can be found at Home Depot)

Scroll Saws: Ryobi Saws 16 in. Corded Scroll Saw SC165VS

Miter Saw: Ryobi Saws 10 in. Sliding Miter Saw with Laser TSS102L

Wood Glue

Staple Gun

Sandpaper and stain (optional)

Garland and other Christmas decor (optional)

Directions:

Begin by assembling the base. Use the Miter Saw to cut out the base bases and the Scroll Saw for the others. The pattern directions have the dimensions needed to cut out the pieces to the set specifications: base, background pieces, Mary, Joseph, the star, and the manger. You will have one board that will act as the base. Cut two other pieces to act as the background, also using the set specifications. Glue these pieces side by side, at an angle to each other but so the sides can be glued. Then, use the wood glue to attach the background to the base.

Next, use the wood glue to attach Joseph. He should be facing towards the inside and will be placed on the side with the tallest background piece. Place Mary slightly in front of him and on the opposite side. The manger is next and will be the in front of Mary and Joseph, in the middle. Finally, attach the wood star at the top with wood glue. For added stability, use a staple gun on each piece once the wood is dry.

If you would like, you can sand the piece down as much as you’d like and stain too. I’m going to make one this way too! You can also add some berries and garland pieces or any other decor you like. I personally like the rustic look of it (though I am going to sand it down a little more!).