Here is a “putz-type” project I’ve assembled from different pieces…

The Yule log, sled and Father Christmas came into my possession quite unexpectedly last week…you have absolutely no idea how excited I was when I opened the package!…

I found the caribou at Michael’s…but it looked “too new“…then I remembered a tip Maria posted…add a glaze of diluted brown craft paint…it worked!…compare the “before” and “after” pix…it “aged” the finish perfectly…I recommend a gentle washing of the figurine with soap and water prior to adding the glaze to remove any surface film from the molding process…

I used a string from a piece of brown burlap for the reins…the base is laminated, corrugated cardboard and measures 3 ½” x 11 ½” x ½” thick…

The piece is finished for now…until I find just the right elf to perch on the top of the log…

My very best regards…

Howard…

Marvelous job Howard.

I love the caribou, the elf would be a nice touch, I will keeps my eyes open and let you know if I see anything, about what size are you thinking?

good evening, lynn...

found an elf...perfect pose...perfect size...only $3.00... ...a part from a lionel train "elf bump and reverse gang car"...

now, the bad news...lionel wants $9.00 to ship it...no way... ...i'll keep looking...not going to spend $12.00 on it...

howard...

good afternoon...

after looking for months, i finally found the "little elf" to finish this yule log project...

love those church thrift stores...he cost me 25-cents!... ...

i did give him a coat of clear satin spray to take away the original high gloss finish...

will probably add a little more glitter and mica flakes around his feet...

Merry Christmas to all...

howard...

Howard, this elf is wonderful, the perfect touch. I have a soft spot in my heart for elves!

looking at this again--wow!

Howard, never saw this before....VERY COOL!!! Love your elf, and it is awesome the way you tinted the caribou!

Howard, like magic those elves know exactly when to appear!!!! LOL He really finishes the piece!!! What a treasure you've created!!!!

That is a very fun scene. Good eye for combining the pieces.