DIY Joseph, Mary and Jesus

Description: Age: 5 Years+ / Type: Painting / A set of three well-detailed ceramic Nativity figures with six paints and a brush.

Newest Review: ... down with their kits ready to create a lovely Nativity scene. This set is an absolutely wonderful idea as it not only gave ... more

... the girls' something to do on these long Winter nights, but also gave an excuse for discussions into the religious aspects of Christmas which the nine year old particularly enjoyed as she more than her sister is showing a leaning towards some kind of faith despite the fact that she lives with my family of heathens! The characters are beautifully cast with attractive facial features, their heads are bowed in prayer and Mary and Joseph look serene and very calming. The paintbrush provided is of very good quality, the ...more

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DIY Joseph, Mary and Jesus: A Christmas heirloom in the making (489 words)
by - written on 23/12/08 (Very useful, 124 readings)
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While I know Christmas is all about Santas, baubles and presents for children I always try to instill a little of the true meaning into activities I undertake with them in the run up to the festivities. One such item was a set of Mary and Joseph figurines with a baby Jesus in his manger which I bought from Hawkins Bazaar. The beautifully detailed figures arrive securely packaged in a plastic 'folder' which keeps them safe from bumps and bangs in the post, they are a pristine white ceramic and look lovely even unpainted but I had ordered my two older granddaughters' a set each so the following Saturday they sat down with their kits ready to create a lovely ... Read the complete review