For those of you wanting to see the progress of my village...here it is. I was able to spend a little time working at it. I believe the hard part is behind me (at least for this section). I need to add some things before I light the buildings. There will be a lot more light and activity! I am hoping the little elves will work overnight as I need to work tomorrow. Hoping to catch up in the afternoon. This is the "unimpressive" stage!
@gphelps5 You have a lot of little people...do you have a village for them to live in?
@lynnb Some days I think I have it down pat, and other days I think I am the most inefficient person ever!
@clmiller Thanks, Caren! Re-building everything takes a lot of time. Next year will be easier.
@daisy Thanks so much for your very kind words and fav, Kathryn!
@bardejov Thanks! I often use spray paint. Most of the spray paints will erode the styrofoam, which can work as a plus if you are making rocks. There are paints (water based, I think) that won't erode. For the bricks on the front, I use the little paints bought at JoAnn Fabrics and paint it on with a foam brush. The ones in the little squeeze bottles. As for decorating, we pick up things here and there that catch the eye. Just bought some cool glass tile at Lowe's yesterday that I will try to use as water. We had some stained glass that I used as water. Just takes playing around with.
@anazad511 Ana! I accept your offer!!!!!!!!
@bkbinthecity Thank you for appreciating it!
@chepstowgirl Thanks, Jules!
@gphelps5 You have a lot of little people...do you have a village for them to live in?
@lynnb Some days I think I have it down pat, and other days I think I am the most inefficient person ever!
@clmiller Thanks, Caren! Re-building everything takes a lot of time. Next year will be easier.
@daisy Thanks so much for your very kind words and fav, Kathryn!
@bardejov Thanks! I often use spray paint. Most of the spray paints will erode the styrofoam, which can work as a plus if you are making rocks. There are paints (water based, I think) that won't erode. For the bricks on the front, I use the little paints bought at JoAnn Fabrics and paint it on with a foam brush. The ones in the little squeeze bottles. As for decorating, we pick up things here and there that catch the eye. Just bought some cool glass tile at Lowe's yesterday that I will try to use as water. We had some stained glass that I used as water. Just takes playing around with.
@simon0128 Thanks so much, Simon!