Basic Village Design 101

In this video, I’ll look at the initial vignette/village design and layout. I’ll demonstrate how to measure and cut foam, sidewalk, and hide wires and cables!
You can always email questions or comments to me at:
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[@530anne]

This is a new hobby for me and your videos have been so informative as I start this journey. Thank you!

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!!

[@jimmyrants4342]

Another great tutorial. This is so helpful. I really appreciate what you are doing to show us these tid-bits of design, and how to information.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angelinaalperin8584]

Can’t wait to see.. so glad you got your piece.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Me too!! Thank you for the heads-up on it-hopefully will be here tomorrow!!

[@TheLadyWoreBlack73]

That metal T square and a rotary cutter also works great for cutting those mats. Works for grass and sand mats too. Invest in a rotary blade sharpener as well. Will save you lots of money in the long run.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Great idea!!

[@maryslate6446]

Awesome!! Thank you

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

You bet!!

[@halfpint48439]

Thank you!

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

No worries…hope you found it useful!!

[@Gubstreet]

Please make a part 2 to this video I would like to see from begging to end.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Will do!

[@amyb6313]

Awesome tutorial. Do you also do Christmas villages? I love your displays :)

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Hello Amy! Thanks and I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel!! I will likely do a few Christmas pieces on this channel-we love Christmas, but we don’t go all out like we do for Halloween!

[@marissacates8145]

I love this! I am going to make this exact thing but for my dimensions. I am wondering where you found the matting for the road?

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Good deal!! The road is Dept 56 cobblestone matting.

[@lvmarie1974]

Is this the same process as trick or treat lane ? How do you do the curves !!! Love all your work thanks for sharing

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Yes-very similar process to the Peanuts vignette. The curves will be in a separate tutorial as I don’t have of those I’m building at the moment.

[@wickedjester1466]

Hello Carl, I sent you an email to the address listed in your comments, never heard back. Should I just post questions here? Please let me know. Thanks

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Yes please-that email never worked for some reason.

[@ags290ags290]

Carl, would you show at some point how you set up the Proxon to get a true 90 degree cut? I am having an issue with getting a beveled cut. I have been trying to use a speed square.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Can you please email me a little more detail…I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking. [e-mail]

[@chantelbiehl33]

Did you make a tutorial or have a video where you show the completed version of 1031 trick or treat dr. vignette? Thanks Carl.

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

Well-I never got around to creating it! Probably should add that to my list to do!!

[@johnstoner7769]

Have you shown anything about your LED lighting?

[@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl]

I have not done a specific video about LED lighting, but that would be a good tutorial to do. I’ll add it to the growing list!!!