DIY Nativity Christmas Wall Decor Idea

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Make the Christmas story a beautiful part of your Christmas decor! This religious wall art tells the Nativity story from the Gospel of Luke so it's a natural choice for your religious Christmas home decor. You can even make it a focal point by adding your own watercolor effect – and we'll show you how!

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Scribble onto a thick plastic bag with markers. Create a vertical ombre of colors or splotches of colors here and there to create different effects.

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Step
2

Use a Sponge Paintbrush and a Spray Bottle to apply a generous amount of water to the top of the Christmas Story Sign.

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Step
3

While the canvas is still wet, place the plastic bag marker side down onto the top of the canvas. Use your fingers to spread the color around. The more you mash, the more the colors will blend together. Once you have mashed and blended to your heart's content, let the canvas dry. You can speed up this process by using a blow dryer to help with drying time.

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Step
4

This lovely religious wall art is now ready to add to your Christmas décor and serve as a pretty reminder of the reason for the season.

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Step
5

For more projects, be sure to check out our Heaven and Nature Sing Décor Ideas here.

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