Nativity Story Stones

Tell the Nativity story in a fun and engaging way with a set of handpainted story stones.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

1 hour

Nativity Story Stones

How to Make

  1. Paint a coat of white pebeo matt deco acrylic paint onto 9 of the stones. Leave to dry.
  2. Paint baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, The Three Wise Men, a shepherd, a sheep, a donkey, a stable, an angel and a star onto the rocks.
  3. Leave to dry.
  4. Paint a layer of protective varnish onto each of the stones. Leave to dry.
  5. Add a small amount of PVA glue all over the star. Sprinkle on some gold glitter. Shake off the excess and then leave to dry.
  6. Add a small amount of PVA glue to the angel's wings. Sprinkle on some gold glitter. Shake off the excess and then leave to dry.
  7. Add a small amount of PVA glue in a halo shape above baby Jesus' head. Sprinkle on some gold glitter. Shake off the excess and then leave to dry.
  8. Using a small amount of PVA glue, stick 3 coloured sequins onto the Three Wise Men to symbolise the Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh gifts they brought for Jesus. Leave to dry.

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Nativity Story Stones

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Nativity Story Stones

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Nativity Story Stones