A couple of years ago I made this little ghost family for Halloween, and when I displayed them I immediately thought, “That looks almost like a spooky nativity.” This year seemed like the time to revisit that idea, but take…
Wooden Block Ornaments
Remember how I said I raided the unfinished wood aisle? Here I go again. There was just something about the material that spoke to me, maybe the rustic quality of it, maybe the fact that I was thinking about a…
Starburst Ornament
I totally raided the unfinished wood section of my craft store for this tree. Wood just seemed like such an appropriate medium this time around. What I found was perfect for changing up the shapes and textures of the ornaments,…
Candle Ornament
I am obsessed with candles, and when I was a moody teenager, I loved to turn off all the lights, light up a bunch of candles, and sit around thinking deeply. I’m not quite so melodramatic about it anymore, but…
Mary and Joseph Ornament
The image of Mary and Joseph, huddled together in a stable, protecting their new little baby, has always been my favorite part of the nativity story, and it became even more poignant to me once I became a mom. Now…
Star Banner Ornament
Nothing I do is complete without a bit of text, and there’s so much good text to choose from in the nativity story. I wanted to make an ornament that incorporated some of the rejoicing in the scriptures. I think…