From one fence picket, you can craft your own nativity stable. This beautiful, nativity stable works as the foundation for Christmas Nativity scene. Stain a rustic wood color, or paint as we did any color or your choice.
Our free, step by step plans are easy to follow with basic tools and beginner skills. Includes shopping list, cut list, photos and video tutorial from Ana-White.com
Why I Built this Project
I purchased a beautiful nativity set from Amazon and wanted to create an authentic looking wood backdrop stable for it. This is a beautiful set that adds meaning and beauty to our home.
I have it set up on our entryway console to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas!
Why We Love this Wood Stable for Nativity Scene Project
- Built with a cedar fence picket, this stable can cost as little as $5 to make
- Great kids project to tackle together, and an opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus
- Beautiful decor element, we love how this project adds to our Christmas decor
- Paint or stain any color, so your nativity scene works with your home and other decorations
How I Built this Project
This project is fast and easy to build with a few tools. You should use a miters to make cuts that are accurate and fast.
I cut the pieces according to the cut list.
Then I glued the back pieces together, and to the bottom. I then nailed the bottom to the back pieces.
Then we attached the roof and front pieces with glue and brad nails.
After filling holes with wood filler and a light sanding, this is how it looks!
Free Plans to Build Your Own Wood Stable for Nativity Scene
Ready to build this yourself? Here's the free plans, enjoy!
Preparation
- 1 - cedar fence picket, not dog eared (5-1/2" x 72")
- 1 - 3/4" x 3/4" wood dowel, 16" long
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- wood stain
All cuts from fence pickets
- 1 @ 11-3/4" (floor)
- 2 @ 10-1/8" - long point measurement, one end cut at 30 degrees off square (side back pieces)
- 2 @ 7" - long point measurement, one end cut at 30 degrees BEVEL off square
- 2 - 3/4" wood dowels @ 6-3/4" - long point measurement, one end cut at 30 degrees off square
Instructions
Step 1
Glue the back pieces together. Nail to the floor piece.
Glue the roof and wall joints together. Nail together.
Step 2
Add the posts at the front.
