“Mini Manger,” Friend, Dec. 2008, 37
Mini Manger
You will need:
large pinecone or brown paper cut into 1/2 x 1/2-inch (1 x 1-cm) squares
a clean plastic scoop from a dry-detergent box
a small handful of moss, raffia, or hay
craft glue
yellow construction paper
1 tissue
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Remove the scales from the pinecone and set them aside.
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Place the scoop on a table with the handle pointing toward the ceiling. Glue a bit of moss, raffia, or hay in the bottom of the scoop, or the side that is resting on the table. This will be the floor of the stable.
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To represent the baby Jesus, cut out a small oval shape from the construction paper and wrap one end with a small piece of tissue. Use a fine-tipped marker to draw eyes and a smile on the other end, if desired. Place the baby on the moss, raffia, or hay.
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Glue rows of pinecone scales on the “roof” of the stable to look like shingles. Start on the edge farthest from the scoop’s handle and work toward the handle.
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Cut a star from the construction paper and glue the star to the top of the handle. Let the glue dry completely.