Christmas Village Displays

scottishminnie

That's beautiful. We are in the US a couple of times a year and I've noticed that this is a popular way of displaying things. Some people change the dome every season which I think seems a nice idea.

I bought a clear glass Christmas tree shaped jar from Cox and Cox which I planned to fill with "snow" and something Christmassy. Maybe one of the small Department 56 pieces would be a nice idea.

I'll be back over the weekend when I've got an idea of what I actually have. I'm a bit embarrassed that they are stashed in various cupboards and I don't know what is there. Feel like a bit of a hoarder!

scottishminnie

Ok, so I've had a bit of a rummage. I still have a large plastic storage box which I haven't gotten to however I suspect it is full of small prices like trees, a telephone booth and Snow Village sign etc.

I have found though:

All from the Original Snow Village
Timber Knoll Log Cabin
Shelleys diner
The Brandon Bungalow
Thomas Mudge Timepieces Shop (from the Dickens range , was a gift)
Loon lake Cabin
Secret Garden Greenhouse
And I'm awaiting delivery of The Elf House from an ebay auction.

I also found two small pieces-
Gingers house and
The finishing touch.


So I'm thinking I have enough to make some sort of display. I think when I'm buying my next piece in the US I should make it a house of some description and in the meantime I'll keep my eye on that well known auction site for anything else popping up.

7roland8

That sounds plenty to start off a lovely village display Scottishminnie.

scottishminnie

7roland8 wrote: »

That sounds plenty to start off a lovely village display Scottishminnie.

I think you have inspired me, it's high time they were displayed so I'll be planning how to do that for the next month.

Thanks for the push I needed to get moving!

LalaGomay

I started collecting bits for a village over the past year or two. I never know where to put it!

I've seen people making a mini village all along the centre of the Christmas dinner table which looks amazing, especially all lit up in the evening. Might try that this year.

7roland8

I've seen on Pinterest some done on mantle pieces, slhef units or special tables.


I am using a big corner desk but even a coffee table would hold a lot.


One nice one too was done around the snowy base of a Christmas tree but your idea is a new one on me.


Wonder what hubby would say if I took over the kitchen table!!

7roland8

Have seen a lovely twig tree done as a backdrop for the villages. Just a big twig with snowflake decorations. Have ordered 36 online from ebay for £1! So will see how it works!

7roland8

Have made myself a large pond using 15p tubes of Tesco hair gel, put on top of a round mirror and then covering it all with cling film and wrapping it round to the back to stop it all leaking out (I hope!).


Did make one with blue paint covered with clear glue but think I like this sort of water effect the best.


Have ordered a Toy Shop from Studio24 online and also a set of 12 more little fir trees from Aliexpress for about £4.60.

crystal_fire

Tesco are doing a 24 piece starter kit for £25 half price (from £50) has anyone seen/got it? Is it nice?

7roland8

crystal_fire wrote: »

Tesco are doing a 24 piece starter kit f or £25 half price (from £50) has anyone seen/got it? Is it nice?

No only seen online.

Not bad for half price with vouchers.

Only three buildings but snowman is cute.