Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Tiny Lay-Flat Nativities

I am a self-professed nativity addict, and I am always looking for just one more unique one to add to my collection.  Last year I came up with the idea of using a deck of Heritage Makers playing cards to make multiple sets of tiny, lay-flat nativities.  When I say "tiny," I mean 3.5" tall.  And when I say "lay-flat," I mean that these fold flat so that they take up almost no room to store!

These would make AMAZING little gifts for very little cost!

2023 UPDATE:  Heritage Makers became YPhoto under Youngevity (which purchased Heritage Makers in 2013).  YPhoto uses only templates, so the creativity showcased here is no longer available there. Best-in-the-industry quality and permanent cloud photo storage with guaranteed privacy are required for anything recommended here by Photo & Story Treasures, so we highly recommend Forever.  

Using Forever's Artisan program for digital scrapbooking, you can make items similar to those shown here.  This video tutorial shows you how to craft with high-quality scrapbook pages, and this one shows you how to use Artisan to create something unique and then print at home (for instances in which you need thinner paper, sticker paper, etc.)  You can see just a few examples of crafting I've done using Artisan here, including cards, magnets, dry-erase boards, and other products.

Forever does not currently print playing cards, but you could do this same idea with a card/invitation!  Cut and punch holes and tie with ribbon or raffia the same way you see here.



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14 comments:

  1. I thought this was so cute. Especially for a kids room or a dorm, or family member in assisted living facility

    Dixie

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    1. Thanks, Dixie! And I love your ideas--these would be perfect for those situations. Festive in a tiny way. :)

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  2. What a great idea!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Thanks, Debbie! They've been so fun to give. (And keep!) :) Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. How unique!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 6. Shared.

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    1. Thanks! Yes, I love how different these are. I gave them out as gifts last year, and they were so well-received! It was fun. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing, Dee. :)

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  4. Jennifer, this is gorgeous. It is one of my features for the Little Cottage Link Party on Monday. You should make a similar ornament and link it to the Ornament Exchange Link Party. It goes live on the 14th. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Oh!! I'm so excited, Kristie! Thanks so much for the feature!! :) xoxo

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  5. Wow that was just so ingenious! I love making nativities as well and every year I try to make a new one for our home. Thanks for sharing this!

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    1. Thank you so much. I collect nativities and have about 50+ although I've only made maybe half of them. This was one so simple, but so fun to make, and I loved that the set makes multiples so I could give them away as gifts. So happy you stopped by--and thanks for commenting, too. :)

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  6. thanks for sharing this idea with us at #OMHGWW. This came out so cute!

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