Christmas is just around the corner.
Time to get our a few decorations.
The nativity set was in need of a new creche,
so I asked the hubs if he had enough barn
wood scraps left to make one. He went
above and beyond my simple request.
He installed a night light to illuminate the inside.
These paper mache nativity pieces
are marked U. S. zone Germany, which dates
them shortly after WWII.
A sweet little angel keeps
watch over baby Jesus.
It's large enough I can add a
few more animals down the road.
I love the colors, still bright
after all these years.
A young Shepard boy dressed in pink,
with stripped socks!
I think he did a great job....thank you hubs.
are marked U. S. zone Germany, which dates
them shortly after WWII.
watch over baby Jesus.
few more animals down the road.
The hubs whittled a working latch
for the animal enclosure gate.
I love the colors, still bright
after all these years.
A young Shepard boy dressed in pink,
with stripped socks!
I think he did a great job....thank you hubs.
Enjoy the season!
Sherri, the stable is wonderful. Your man is a genius. The lighting, it looks so real. The radiance comes from the Holy Virgin and Child. Congratulation!!
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Thank you Sigi!!
DeleteThis is a beautifully colorful Nativity set. I like the nightlight idea. Lucky for you that your hubs knows how to do woodworking.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I can only imagine what a beautiful Nativity set that would come from your imagination and gifted hands!
DeleteYou are so lucky to have such a wonderful wood crafting husband, who does things for you without you having to beg! lol This is a wonderful keepsake. My stable keeps losing part of its thatched roof.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, the hubs always goes above and beyond when I ask him to make something. I'm very lucky and I do appreciate him!!
DeleteThat is amazing! He did a gread job on the barn with such detail, even a light. I never would have guessed that the nativity scene was that old. It looks brand new. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cinder. It is in amazing shape considering it's paper mache. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas!!
DeleteThis is so good to see...love, love Nativity scenes. I have dreamed of making one from paper clay, but... "where go the years, down that tunnel of time..." Your hubs can come on down and build me a life-sized stable just like this one!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the nativity. I've always thought they were so beautiful. The hubs does stay busy in his workshop! He's working on another project for me.......it's so wonderful to see him back on his feet since recovering from his surgery!
DeleteA beautiful nativity scene. We had one a long time ago, when I was a child. It was a lot like yours. Yours is in wonderful condition and your husband always makes great things for you. It would be nice to make a nativity scene from scratch with cloth figures. that would take a lot of work, but imagine what it would look like. I enjoyed seeing yours and hope you will have a wonderful Christmas with your family
ReplyDeleteMartha, Thank you, YES wouldn't a cloth set be awesome!!
DeleteI love your nativity!!! So special to have a stable made by your grandfather. I'm sure it brings back so many wonderful childhood memories. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow incredible this is. I love the nativity figures, and the new creche is a wonder! I know you will enjoy it for a long time to come.
ReplyDeleteHi my sweet friend, Your Nativity set is just so extra special, You can feel the warmth and love, Your hubby also did a great job! All the Nativity people are so vivid in their colors and my the memories they do hold, Plus the True meaning of Christmas! Sherri, From my Heart to you and all your family I wish You a Very Merry Christmas and May God Bless 2017 for you all in Joy, Love, Health!,I am Thankful for our friendship,Warm Hugs, Sherrie
ReplyDeleteMarvelous work on the creche barn! The beams, fences and even the tiny latch show such attention to detail. A perfect place in the hay for your vintage Nativity. (I have the same donkey and cow)
ReplyDeleteIt all looks wonderful! Have a merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice, very good work. Thanks for posting. reddit 232
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