Nativity Scene for Christmas

 A project that I have been VERY quiet about but that I have been working like crazy on, has been my wooden Nativity scene. I painted the one showing 20 years ago.  I want to give one to each of my children for Christmas this year.  I write books and blogs now and don't have time to paint but,















my across the street neighbor is an amazing artist.  Her name is Willa Cahill and together we started dreaming about creating a business on e-bay for this project.    Here I am cutting the wood on my scroll saw   There are 7 pieces of wood that are needed for each project. Willa paints six of them.

It takes six hours to paint the pieces.  Here is a picture of Willa's art work.   She free hand paints them. So each is unique and individual. Yesterday, A friend at church said her brother would be able to cut the seventh piece, a half circle for the stand.    I plan on painting it. Twenty years ago, my husband stabilized my Nativity scene by attaching supports. As you can see the original work is still stable and in really good condition. 

I'll post the finish project here and let you know when bids are open for the project.  I have loved having this work of art in my home.  It brings a feeling a joy with it and it the perfect center piece for my Christmas holiday dinners.  In fact my children know what my centerpiece will be and they bring garlands and complementary decorations to refresh and enliven it.  I love this work and  I know you will love also.