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by Howard
Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: Putz Village Photos
Topic: Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays
Replies: 0
Views: 2717

Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays

Greetings to all...

Not a lot to read...just pictures...starting with the buffet...a mix of vintage pieces, reproductions, thrift store and garage sale finds...no real overall theme...just things I like...stay tuned...more pictures later...
by Howard
Thu Dec 04, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: Putz Village Photos
Topic: Putz Village Photos
Replies: 132
Views: 756984

Re: Putz Village Photos

Barb...

I can certainly understand the fascination of your new obsession!...I wish you much success in growing your collection...your display shows what can be done with just a few embossed pieces...I love it!...

Howard...
by Howard
Mon Dec 01, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project
Replies: 37
Views: 189127

Re: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project

Paul…

I personally like the texture the edges of the paper mache add to the project. Your tunnel/tree stand is handcrafted. It’s not made by the thousands in a mold. The spray color choices are spot-on, too. Looking forward to seeing the completed stand and your layout.

Right you are. No ...
by Howard
Thu Nov 27, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: Welcome to the Cardboard Christmas Forums
Topic: Little Glitter Houses in O-Gauge Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 14064

Little Glitter Houses in O-Gauge Magazine

Greetings to all...

A little publicity for our beloved hobby and the world of little houses...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EDrPdjhX9Q

Howard...
by Howard
Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: Finding Supplies
Topic: CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER
Replies: 2
Views: 27394

Re: CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER

UPDATE…11-26-2025…

I used the red paper for a church roof and spire on a project I’ll be posting in 2026…the dye in the paper was activated by the craft paint…the snow area turned pink…I applied a coat of Mod Podge(R) as a sealer over the white, let it dry and painted the snow area again…no color ...
by Howard
Mon Nov 17, 2025 8:28 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Cardboard Christmas Forums
Topic: First build Fall 2025
Replies: 3
Views: 23197

Re: First build Fall 2025

Steve…

Quite a trio you’ve built!…And I’m jealous of your gleaming white coconut snow…my white always yellowed after a few months…thanks for sharing on the forum…

Howard…
by Howard
Fri Nov 14, 2025 11:18 pm
Forum: Finding Supplies
Topic: CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER
Replies: 2
Views: 27394

Re: CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER

Here’s the link to another house with the crinkled scrapbooking paper…
https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/for ... =10&t=2235
by Howard
Fri Nov 14, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: Finding Supplies
Topic: CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER
Replies: 2
Views: 27394

CRINKLE TEXTURED SCRAPBOOKING PAPER

Greetings to all,

I've used this heavyweight, textured silver paper before on a Dolly Toy Company inspired printie. Go here https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2294
When I saw the dark blue, red, green and gold while at Hobby Lobby a week or so ago and knew I had to get them ...
by Howard
Fri Nov 14, 2025 7:19 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project
Replies: 37
Views: 189127

Re: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project

Healey36,

I see a lot of precision cutting and gluing! But the end result will all be worth it. I for one really like to see work-in-progress photographs and details about the materials being used.

Howard
by Howard
Fri Nov 07, 2025 8:33 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: 2025 PROJECT NO. 13: PACK-O-FUN CRAFTSMAN HOUSE
Replies: 2
Views: 12589

Re: 2025 PROJECT NO. 13: PACK-O-FUN CRAFTSMAN HOUSE

UPDATE...11/7/2025...

This Little Glitter House project is finished...and, stay tuned for more projects...hopefully at least one more before yearend...and I have a pile in the works for 2026...I'll post a preview of coming attractions in December...

Before I forget to mention...thanks Paul for ...