This Christmas, let your kids dive into a fun and creative craft with our Nativity Candle Holder Printables! Whether they want to color their own or use the pre-colored templates, these printable candle holders make a fantastic addition to your holiday celebrations. Designed to be used with battery-operated tea lights, they are perfect for creating a cozy, festive atmosphere while telling the story of the Nativity.
What You’ll Get:
- Two versions of each Nativity character: one ready-to-color and one fully pre-colored for quick assembly.
- Nativity candle holder templates featuring Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wise men, angel and sheep.
- Easy-to-follow folding instructions to make your own standing candle holders.
What You’ll Need:
- Coloring supplies – crayons, watercolor paints, markers or coloring pencils.
- Printer
- Printable templates (provided in the post – scroll down)
- Scissors
- Paper or cardstock
- Glue or Double Sided Tape
- Flameless candle or tealight
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I always print my printables directly onto 160 gsm cardstock using my Epson Ecotank Printer rather than regular paper, this way they are a little more durable and the pens do not bleed through to the other side. However, if you do not have a home printer then just pop to a library and use theirs. I am also a big fan of Colour Me Kids Skin Coloured Pencils as they are brilliant for adding different skin tones.
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How to Use:
1. Download the Nativity candle holder printables.
2. Print: First, print out your favorite designs. These printables are perfect for home printers and can be printed on standard A4 or letter-sized paper. You can even use cardstock for a sturdier tea light wrap.
3. Color: Let the kids (or yourself!) get creative with colors or simply cut and fold the pre-colored ones.
4. Cut: After coloring, carefully cut along the outer edges of the design. The dotted line on the square indicates where you’ll fold.
5. Fold and Glue: Fold along the dotted line and glue or tape the front sides to form a wrap. You don’t even need to use a hot glue gun, a thin layer from a glue stick works well Make sure the top part of the character stands upright and add a halo if needed.
6. Place the Tealight: Once assembled, place a battery-operated tealight inside the candle holder. The candlelight will give a soft, warm and best of all safe glow.
Why These Nativity Tea Light Holders Are Great for Kids:
1. Customizable Fun: The color-your-own version lets kids get creative, making each candle holder unique, while the pre-colored version offers a quick, no-fuss option for those short on time.
2. Safe and Simple: These candle holders are designed for battery-operated tea lights, making them safe and easy to use at home, school, or church.
3. Interactive Learning: As children color or assemble the candle holders, you can tell the Nativity story, offering a meaningful, hands-on way to teach the significance of Christmas.
Perfect for Schools, Sunday School, or Home:
These Nativity candle holder printables are versatile and ideal for a range of settings:
In the Classroom: Teachers can use the printables as part of a holiday craft session, allowing kids to either color their own or quickly assemble the pre-colored versions while learning about the birth of Jesus.
Sunday School: These candle holders provide a beautiful craft that aligns with lessons about the Nativity, giving children a keepsake to take home and display.
At Home: Parents can set up a cozy, festive craft activity with the color-your-own candle holders, or opt for the pre-colored version if they’re looking for a quicker setup for decorating the house.
How to Download the Nativity Candle Holder Printables
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These Nativity candle holders are a wonderful way to engage children in the Christmas story while adding a festive touch to your holiday décor. Whether you opt for the color-your-own or pre-colored versions, these printables will bring a warm, creative, and spiritual atmosphere to your holiday season!
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- Nativity Cone Printable
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