Learn how to make this nativity scene on a burlap canvas. You can make this in just minutes with your Cricut. This quick and easy Christmas decor project is perfect for your home! Gorgeous Christmas art for your walls with the real meaning for the season!
This quick and easy burlap canvas nativity scene can be made before the holidays. I used some heat transfer vinyl on purchased burlap canvases to make this simple project one you can complete for your holiday decor in a hurry. This one was originally posted over at Crafts Unleashed where I am a paid design team member but I am posting here in case you missed it.
I love working with burlap. It’s so easy and inexpensive. Plus, it makes great farmhouse decor! I’ve used burlap for several other Christmas crafts on my website. Check out these burlap angle ornaments and a Christmas garden flag to complete a burlap-themed Christmas!
Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with nativity scenes. There are so many creative ones out there. I wanted to try my hand at putting one on some burlap wall art with this project. The process is similar to this nativity scene on mason jars.
You can easily make the cutouts larger or smaller depending on your preference and the look you are going for. how you would like them to be displayed. You can easily place the whole scene on a larger canvas or break it up over multiple canvases. In this tutorial, we will use two 12 x 12 burlap canvases. Let’s get started.
How to Make a Burlap Canvas Nativity Scene
Supplies needed to make your own burlap canvas nativity scene:
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- 12 x 12 Burlap Canvas (2 used)
- DIY Nativity Scene Printables
- Silhouette Heat Transfer Material in Black
- Silhouette
- Iron
- Hook (optional)
Instructions
First download the files to your computer. Click on the links below to get those for free:
You will need to add these to your Silhouette software and trace around the images. You can get more details on how to do this here if you have trouble.
Be sure to mirror the images before cutting as you are working with heat transfer vinyl.
Cut the material with your Silhouette then begin to weed the vinyl. Weeding involves removing all areas that you do not want. You will want to remove all large and small areas that are not a part of the final design. A hook can help with this task. You will be left with something that looks like the below image.
We are now going to iron the vinyl to our burlap canvas. Be sure to read and follow all directions that come with the vinyl brand that you are using. It will tell you times and heat settings. Be sure to insert a book into the back of the canvas so you have a firm surface for ironing. Then iron according to the directions and remove your protective sheet.
Your burlap canvas nativity scene is ready to be hung in your home. I love that heat transfer vinyl will work on these great canvases. Let your imagination run wild at the project possibilities.
I love these simple canvases for decorating for the holidays. Remember the true reason for the season with a burlap canvas nativity scene. It is not too late for this quick and easy project idea.
Want more inspiration? Try this DIY Wood Nativity Set!
Equipment
- 12 x 12 Burlap Canvas (2 used)
- Silhouette Heat Transfer Material in Black
- Silhouette
- iron
- Hook (optional)
Instructions
- First download the files to your computer. You will need to add these to your Silhouette software and trace around the images. You can get more details on how to do this here if you have trouble.
- Be sure to mirror the images before cutting as you are working with heat transfer vinyl.
- Cut the material with your Silhouette then begin to weed the vinyl around all large and small areas that are not a part of the final design. A hook can help with this task.
- Before ironing the vinyl onto the canvas, read and follow all directions that come with the vinyl brand that you are using. It will tell you times and heat settings. Be sure to insert a book into the back of the canvas so you have a firm surface for ironing. Then iron according to the directions and remove your protective sheet.
- Your burlap canvas nativity scene is ready to be hung in your home.
Dadgumit, when I see incredible projects like this is when am mad at myself for not having my Cricut installed or any vinyl to make it with. This Nativity scene is so exceptional, would so love to be able to make it. Am printing it out tho so maybe some day/year can do this too. Can projects be made on Cricut that you do on Silhouette? Thought they might be similar enuf to try it.
Thanks for sharing this Angie.
Enjoy rest of week
Absolutely! Sent you an email yesterday about your Cricut!
What a great and simple project. I think I could even keep the kids interested long enough to do this!