Christmas village hacks

Dickens Village and holiday houses are fun, but their C7 lamps are messy and dangerous. You can easily retrofit them with LEDs - we show you how.

Today I made the styrofoam base for the Candyland village! Why does it have to be 90 degrees here? I started out with three 4x8 sheets of polystyrene insulation from Lowes. I used a utility knife to cut out a bunch of odd shapes, then I stacked the shapes together with wooden BBQ skewers. Next, I used a cool tool from Hot Wire Foam Factory called a sculpting tool to cut through the styrofoam. When you turn it on, the wire heats up and lets you slice right though styrofoam. I love it. You can…

Step by step instructions on creating a Christmas village display as a family tradition. Included are money saving tips and a video tutorial!

Dickens Village and holiday houses are fun, but their C7 lamps are messy and dangerous. You can easily retrofit them with LEDs - we show you how.

A picturesque Christmas village can infuse whimsy and cheer into any home. With a multitude of charming Christmas village display ideas available, creating a magical scene is now easier than ever. Some ideas range from classic to contemporary, some beautiful and extravagant and some might require a little DIY work, but all can impress your guests and family. - Lady Decluttered | Christmas Village Display Ideas

I started collecting my Department 56 Dickens Village in 1987. I've received so many beautiful pieces as gifts over the years, I love each a...

I love yard sales, most of all I LOVE to take someone's trash and turn it into a treasure! Check out this Yard Sale Christmas Village Makeover

Rwolinski's Project

My kids are pretty excited to help set up our Christmas village. I am glad my son is still at an age where he likes to climb in the attic and help haul out the boxes. My daughter was part of the assembly line too, although she was too cool to wear her Santa hat this year! I keep each of the pieces in their original boxes for a few reasons. One- It will be handy if we ever move again, Two- it keeps the buildings and the foam packing relatively clean and lastly, if I ever have to sell any…

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