Adding nativity crafts and activities to your December calendar is a great way to keep your focus on Christ during the holidays. If you’re looking for a meaningful, yet simple, Nativity craft idea, this Nativity Pop-Up Card is an easy craft that beautifully showcases the story of Jesus’ birth.
Whether you’re making it for a loved one or as a family activity, this project is easy to follow and requires just a few basic supplies. It’s a wonderful way to combine craft time and faith during the holiday season.
Creating a homemade Nativity Christmas card is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and share the story of Jesus’ birth. This craft is perfect for gifting and adding a personal touch to your holiday greetings.
It’s a fun activity for all ages and a beautiful way to focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Related: Pop-Up Easter Card
Nativity Pop-Up Card Supplies
You’ll need the following supplies to make a homemade nativity card. Here is what you’ll need:
- Printer Paper
- Printer
- Markers or Crayons
- Glue Stick
- Cardstock – color of choice
- Printable template
Printer PaperWireless Color All-in-One Printer64-Pack Crayons with SharpenerCrayola Washable Marker Set, 48 Broad Line MarkersCardstock Starter KitGlue Sticks
Nativity Pop-Up Card Instructions
Once you have your supplies, this is what you’ll need to do:
- Print out the template from the link in the supply list. You can print on white paper or on cardstock. Cut out the nativity scene along the black rectangle outline.
- Color the nativity scene.
- Choose a piece of colored cardstock.
- Fold the paper with the nativity scene and the piece of colored cardstock along its shorter side, bringing the short edges together so it becomes a short, wide rectangle.
- Cut on the lines as shown in the picture below and fold the cut pieces inward.
- Glue the colored nativity scene into the folded piece of cardstock so that the folds line up. Make sure you don’t put glue on the pieces of the nativity scene that you folded in.
- Decorate and address the front of the card, if you wish. You could also add a Christmas Bible verse to the inside of the card. You can find Bible verse ideas below.
Related: Pop-Up Birthday Card
Bible Verses for Christmas Cards
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 2:10
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
John 1:29
Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Nativity Crafts
Here are even more nativity craft and activities that I think you and your family will enjoy!
- Nativity I Spy Printable
- Nativity Luminary Craft
- Nativity Color by Number Printables
- Nativity-Inspired Star Slime
- Nativity LEGO Challenge
- Nativity Scavenger Hunt for Kids
- Nativity Story Puppets
Making a homemade Nativity Christmas card is a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the season and share the joy of Jesus’ birth. Whether you give it to a loved one or use it as part of your holiday decorations, this heartfelt craft is sure to bring a smile. This small project is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
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