The creche in our chapel, while containing the same basic elements (i.e. same figurines and stable) always seems to ends up with a new "effect." This year is no different -- in fact you could say this year it grew.
Grew? Well, this year we added a starry sky. Our plain white walls needed some color and light. So consulting with one of our ever loyal volunteers, several engineering discussions having occurred, a check on what might be in house and a trip to the lumber store, Sears and JoAnne Fabric brought about the elements needed to achieve our goal.
First two of our guys hauled in the three sheets of 4' x 8' particle board and stood them in place. Next 4' x 6' nets of LED lights were strategically stapled to the boards followed by dark blue fabric being draped loosely over them to create the twinkling night sky. Then we stapled some beige-tone fabric to the base of the particle board to create the "horizon" and then we went for it with more fabric, boxes, dried grasses, and, yes, even more lights! We think the effect is quite dramatic -- and even better experienced in person.
Stop by the Cor Jesu Chapel to pay Jesus a visit!
Here's a sneak preview of the Creche before
we placed the figurine of the Christ Child.
we placed the figurine of the Christ Child.
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