Nativity Scene No Place for a Peanut: Part II – I Take It Back

  Posted on December 13, 2012

For not the first time, a reader has proven me wrong. Jewelry designer Sissy Watson wrote in response to Tuesday’s post, Nativity Scene No Place for a Peanut that I might want to reconsider that headline, because she in fact had a crêche with all the characters made from peanuts. I asked her please to send a photo.

I am not making this up.

The one on the right is Mary, and that’s Joseph on the left. I think. Then the baby Jesus of course. And we all know what happened when he came out of that shell.

Sissy Watson's Peanut Nativity

Sissy Watson's Peanut Nativity

And lest you think I’m nuts (ahem) please see Tuesday’s post, Nativity Scene No Place for a Peanut: Part I, if you haven’t already, and this will all make sense.

By the way, when Sissy is not slaving away over peanut crêches, she makes cool, modern jewelry at White Tulip Studio – have a look.  Thanks again, Sissy.

 

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13 Responses to Nativity Scene No Place for a Peanut: Part II – I Take It Back

  1. Walker says: A fabulous idea for someone like me who is decorating-challenged! Sweet and simple!!!
    December 13, 2012 at 9:18 am
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  2. Hollye Jacobs says: Fabulous. Absolutely fabulous! Thanks for the morning giggle!
    December 13, 2012 at 9:36 am
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  3. Julie F. says: The notion of immaculate conception is making it easier for me to believe that Joseph is the 'guy' on the left.
    December 13, 2012 at 10:36 am
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    • Frances says: Julie, you have a point.
      December 13, 2012 at 11:18 am
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  4. Lynn Ziglar says: Frances, You can brighten any day! There is a a problem of losing the small items and pitching out with the packing. My most amusing childhood friend lost baby Jesus too. It was always thought there was a rat in the attic who got it and all the Christmases later we still thought that..Think the packer #8 should have a baby Jesus and a spare with each nativity. On a Christmas cruise south one year we stopped in St. Croix. A little girl about 5 was on shore selling a coconut hulled out with clay hand rolled, handpainted figures. We didn't know who was who. Primitive and adorable and my favorite amongst a collection of nativity scenes. Yours for your first and always happily married Christmas is beautiful. Merry, Lynn
    December 13, 2012 at 11:21 am
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    • Frances says: Dearest Lynn - I always love your stories - we all do - thank you for brightening our day too! xo Frances
      December 13, 2012 at 11:37 am
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  5. Mary Virginia says: Sweetest nativity scene ever! Love your thought about Jesus coming out of his shell. Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing!
    December 13, 2012 at 11:31 am
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  6. Diane Duvall King says: I just pinned this to Pinterest. So adorable! Merry Christmas, Frances
    December 13, 2012 at 1:07 pm
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  7. emily says: Funny and adorable! Merry Christmas! Emily @ www.UpstateCountryHouse.com
    December 13, 2012 at 1:08 pm
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  8. Willis Underwood says: What a wonderful use of a cockle shell..also known as an "ash tray " shell, back in the day!
    December 13, 2012 at 1:29 pm
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    • Frances says: Willis, what is an ash tray? ;) love hearing from you xox F
      December 13, 2012 at 1:49 pm
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  9. Evelyn says: Love this idea! Love your blog! I have a few pieces from White Tulip Studios and they are stunning!
    December 13, 2012 at 4:48 pm
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  10. sonya says: Well, i find the combination a hoot, seashell and peanuts; i live in peanut country and an short drive from the Gulf coast; this is precious decorating! will forward to friends!
    December 19, 2012 at 7:59 am
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