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    Magnetic Children's Nativity Set

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    Published: Nov 2, 2022 · Modified: Nov 1, 2023 by Pretty Providence · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Make this simple magnetic Children's Nativity Set for the kids this holiday season! It's simple, all you need is a color printer and some scissors! 

    magnetic nativity set printed on magnetic sheets lying on a marble surface
    Hey folks! Today I'm excited to share a super easy Christmas craft. We're preparing for the holidays already, and we now have some new Christmas decor too! If you are interested, we also have a free printable Nativity scene art. For all of our holiday ideas, browse our Christmas page.

    Children's Nativity Set

    magnetic nativity set on a white fridge with a little hand putting a camel magnet on.

    So back to the project...I couldn't be happier with the final product! I made this cute magnetic Nativity set in about a half hour and for a total of $8.

    First, find some illustrated Nativity clipart that you like. I bought this digital file: children's nativity set from Citrus & Mint on Etsy.

    To be clear, we are not offering this clipart as we do not have the right to distribute it. To make this project, you will need to buy some clipart or find a set that is royalty-free.

    This is a tutorial to make the magnetic nativity from whatever clipart you choose to use. 

    How to Print this Kids Nativity Set on Magnet Sheets

    printable magnetic sheets next to an aqua and white printer

    Materials Needed for a Magnetic Nativity Scene:

    • Printable Magnetic Sheets
    • Color Printer
    • Scissors

    For the best results, I highly recommend getting glossy white magnetic sheets. I've tried a lot of brands and my favorite is the Staples brand. I was able to print off my nativity set on just 2 sheets (the figures being about 3 inches tall) so that means it's only a little over $4.50 per Nativity set plus whatever you pay for the nativity clip art itself. Not bad!

     

    Collage with steps to pull clipart into Google docs.

    How to prepare the clipart for printing:

    1. Pull all of the pieces of clipart for the Nativity set into a program like Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
    2. Resize the clipart to whatever size you want. To keep it all to scale, use the percentage to resize them. I changed each image by height scale from 100% t0 30%.
    3. Check that all of the images look like they were sized correctly. You can make them whatever size you want as long as none of the clipart is larger than 8x11.
    4. Print the pages onto magnetic sheets. Use the highest quality setting for your printer.
    5. Let the ink completely dry before cutting.

    magnetic nativity set for kids

    Once you get everything cut out you are done! Now have a cute magnetic children's Nativity set to decorate your fridge or door with. You can even make this portable for the kids by putting the magnets on a cookie sheet.  Magnetic nativity scenes make really cute gifts, too! 

    magnetic nativity set on a white fridge with a child's hand putting a magnet

    I had my little girl test it out and she loved it! It kept her entertained while I made dinner so I'll call it a success! Not to mention the Nativity set held up really well.

    Here are some printable instructions for you. If you make this nativity set, please leave us a comment and positive review! They mean a lot to us.

    magnetic nativity set for kids

    Magnetic Children's Nativity Set

    This DIY Magnetic Children's Nativity set is so easy to make and for under $10!
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Active Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Makes: 1 nativity
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Color Printer
    • Scissors

    Materials

    • Printable Magnetic Sheets

    Instructions

    • Download digital nativity clipart (see notes for the link to the clipart we used.)
    • Pull all of the pieces of clipart for the Nativity set into a program like Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
    • Resize the clipart to whatever size you want. To keep it all to scale, use the percentage to resize them. I changed each image by height scale from 100% t0 30%.
    • Check that all of the images look like they were sized correctly. You can make them whatever size you want as long as none of the clipart is larger than 8x11.
    • Print the pages onto magnetic sheets. Use the highest quality setting for your printer.
    • Let the ink completely dry before cutting.
    • Once you get everything cut out you are done!

    Notes

    For the best results, I highly recommend getting glossy white magnetic sheets. I've tried a lot of brands and my favorite is the Staples brand.
    The clipart we used is this Nativity Clipart from the Etsy shop Citrus & Mint.
    Did you make this?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    xo,

    Sarah

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    1. jess

      November 03, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      I had no clue that printable magnetic sheets are a thing, and this is the best DIY activity! thank you so much

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 07, 2022 at 4:29 pm

        You are SO welcome! So glad you love it!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca Hubbell

      November 03, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      This was our first time using magnet sheets and they turned out awesome! Can't wait to use them with my daughter in a few weeks!

      Reply
    3. Kristen

      November 03, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      My kids absolutely loved this and played with it for hours.

      Reply
    4. Melanie Hanks

      October 30, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      Is there and printable i can print?

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      • Sarah

        November 03, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        As of right now there is not. We bought clipart on etsy for just a few dollars!

        Reply
    5. Alisia Mast

      October 28, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Where can we get the master sheet for the nativity that you show in this post?

      Reply
    6. Bridgette Jensen

      September 27, 2019 at 7:32 am

      I have purchased this and I am having a really hard time opening up in word or any other program to be able to shrink them to put them on one page. Do you have any suggestions?

      Reply
    7. Bobbie

      November 25, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      Love it! Such a great idea!

      Reply
    8. Abby F

      November 20, 2013 at 8:42 am

      So cute! Great idea, my girls would love this!

      Reply
    9. Jessica

      November 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

      I love this SO much Hanna! I am totally making one for Luke and Nora to play with! I'm sure they will love getting it out each year!

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    10. Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly

      November 15, 2013 at 9:12 am

      That is so clever! I had no idea they sold printable magnet sheets!

      Reply
      • Hanna Caldwell

        November 15, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks! The magnetic sheets were a recent discovery for me too and the ideas are endless. I've also thought about making some magnetic paper dolls for my girls too!

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        • Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly

          November 15, 2013 at 3:47 pm

          Ooh! Good idea!

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