Miniature nativity boxes

I love making these little nativity boxes.  The paper boxes come from Michael's and are inexpensive.  Cut some dark blue cardstock to cover the back of the box.  Then find scrapbook stickers that you can arrange in the boxes to make your nativity.

Take a bag of brown craft "grass" used for floral arrangements and cut it in tiny pieces with scissors.  Spread hot glue across the area where you want "grass".  Sprinkle the grass on the glue and let it set a minute or so.

These little wisemen are "Jolee" stickers, I believe.  Just hot glue a tiny wooden block (also available at Michael's) to the bottom back side of the sticker and then to the bottom of the box.
This will hold the stickers firmly in place.  Once the box is done, turn your attention to the lid.

Apply the hot glue and sprinkles of "grass" on the area of the lid where the Baby Jesus in His manger will sit.  After the grass has set, the manger will snuggle down into it with the help of a little more hot glue.    

When the season is over, just replace the lid.

 

This little shepherd boy nativity has the lambs and grass in the lid.
The shepherd, star and Baby Jesus are inside the box

    This box features Mary, the Baby 
Jesus,and the animals.  The ox and 
lamb lie in the front of the lid on some 
grass.  The barn, Mary, Baby Jesus in His 
manger and donkey are in the lid, with the Star
in the back of the box.

This cross-shaped box was a great find.  The angels fit so beautifully, with the star
in the background and Baby Jesus at the foot of the cross.