Christmas Village Set Up Part 5: Carnival

Hello Christmas Village Family,
I have finally completed my carnival for my 2021 village. This has been weeks in the making and I am very excited to bring this to you today. Also, click on the link below to my Etsy page. I have Christmas village display platforms as well as a few Christmas wreaths. I also take custom orders.
Etsy Page:
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[@Tradewindsvintagehi]

This is a gorgeous result!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@Ina_P]

OMG my boring sunday just gotten better. Thanx Miriam I am watching right now!!!! Thankyouuu🤗🤗

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Ina, you are too cute! Thanks so much! 😀

[@SusanGuthrie-wr7ok]

So fun to watch again. You always make things look so fun.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks Susan! 😁

[@michellerobinson1371]

Your villages are so amazing that I want to be a small toy person and live there.

[@MiriamsManner]

Aw, thanks. I wish I could go inside my village too. 😂🥲

[@RolandForest]

Lovely as always

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks Roland!

[@ApachisDiary176]

Thanks you for sharing video , good heath & have a nice day ❤️👍😊

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you very much!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you very much!

[@maytemartinez81]

Wow looks so beautiful! Love love that taco truck!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you! I know, I love all the detail on the taco truck too!

[@christopheradams7942]

Now this is beautiful. Love the carnival. I work for a EPS foam company and you've given me some good ideas. Love your talent.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much! Glad to give you some ideas.

[@ceeceecurrie4875]

That is so beautiful. You are so creative.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much!

[@robinwright7858]

The Queen of Christmas Village has topped herself for her creativity and design! I have watched this video 3 times over and more amazed each time! Your display is almost to the ceiling of the room!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much! Yes, it is about 6 1/2 feet tall I think. I need to measure it once I get it all completed.

[@lilyang5861]

Fantastic ！ Super love this and every video you made .

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Lily! 😁

[@normak5704]

oh wow, just love it.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks Norma!

[@anarivera7441]

Beautiful I'm so inspired I will try to make a small one thanks is gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you!

[@susanmolnar9379]

You totally amaze me. Wow.

[@MiriamsManner]

Aw, thanks Susan! 😄

[@geomce1]

Wow Miriam. Thank you for being such a blessing to all us Amateurs.😀. You have inspired us to think outside the box when building our own displays and just having fun. Thank you for using your blessing to inspire someone who may want to build a display, but think it will be very difficult. Just put it down on paper, and then DO IT.. God bless you and your family. George McEwen

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much and you are very welcome. Amen, well said. It is easier than most people think. Just time consuming. 😂🤣

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video with us today and sharing your beautiful home you have a beautiful home really enjoyed watching your video hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie

[@MiriamsManner]

Aw, thank you so very much! 😀

[@helenadomenico892]

Well done Miriam. Well thought out.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you very much!

[@mr.mojorisin1616]

That. Is. Awesome.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you!

[@alistaircrossey-truesdale3327]

What can I say wow what more can you do looks fantastic

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 😀

[@GrandmaSandy]

A beautiful winter wonderland you have put together here oh my gosh I can only imagine what you’ve spent to have such a beautiful display hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and Debbie

[@MiriamsManner]

😂. It can be pricey but o have bought almost every piece on sale or second hand. It has definitely saved me money. Thank you very much!

[@michellerobinson1371]

Hello beautiful lady love your work. God bless

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much Michelle! God bless you too! 😀

[@ringnc]

Fantastic! I can almost hear the carnival music and smell the tasty treats … the neighborhood kids must think it is total magic

[@MiriamsManner]

I love that Ring, thank you so much. The kids do love it, but no one has seen this years village yet in person. Hopefully in a few weeks.

[@debbikelley2357]

Miriam...you just are so amazing. I.love your carnival. You never disappoint.Until I started watching you last year I use to set up village pieces wherever I could make space. Nothing fancy...just villages, people and fake snow. This year thanks to all of your inspiration I have built 4 platforms with rock formations, mountains, fountains and waterfalls, a lake and some bridges. Even made some of my own trees and fences and carved my own cobblestone walkways and stairs. Now they look amazing. I never knew I had it in me to be able to do this. Thank you so very much for showing me the way. Bless you and your beautiful family.

[@MiriamsManner]

That is so awesome Debbi. I always say, we all are creative, some of us just have more practice. 😂🤣 I’m so glad you enjoyed making everything this year. God bless you and your family.

[@JJsalazar1967]

your work is amazing!!!, Thanks for sharing 🙂🙂

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much and you are very welcome. 😁

[@fayetahgoggins2821]

"YAY!" 🎡🎡🎡

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks. 😃

[@thehastyterrainmaker9485]

Stunning!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@fayetahgoggins2821]

"Phew!" I think it went through! Lol

[@MiriamsManner]

It did, I received all of them! 😀

[@idalypena8491]

Bellos 🙌🏼👏🏼beautiful 😠👀🎄☃️⛄️❄️🥋❤️📣congratulations

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you!

[@monicatholkes2605]

I want a carnival now!!! 😩 ❤❤❤

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂. Well since you are moving your dining table and you will have more room maybe you can add one for next year??? 😁 or this year? 🤣😂🤣

[@monicatholkes2605]

@@MiriamsManner that's an excellent point! I will be using your above reply as evidence to my hubby 😄 🤣

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂

[@jimmyrants4342]

This blew me away. I loved it!!!! I would love to be able to shrink myself down, and walk all over the carnival. It looks soooooo fun.

[@MiriamsManner]

Aw, thanks so much! Me too!

[@shirleysharpe6979]

Wonderful!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks Shirley!

[@deniseras-arvidson1929]

Amazing!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks! 😁

[@donnas2203]

Oh my goodness, I've got alot of work to do on my carnival,,,,have been collecting Lemax for many years love their pieces

[@MiriamsManner]

Me too, I just love their pieces. You probably have a lot of the nice retired rides that are hard to find!?

[@donnas2203]

@@MiriamsManner have a few pc from 2004 the winery is my favorite I started the carnival pcs in about 2008 what an additixtion lol but some of yours are some that I remember seeing just love them

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow, that’s a long time to have the carnival pieces. Not many people had them back then.

[@t74guard78]

Wow this is by far the biggest and most insane Christmas Village I have ever seen. Actually a Christmas town. To big to be a village. The animated stuff are such a great touch to the whole thing. Love the fireworks and sky in the background. Damn woman, the amount of work you have done with this Christmas Town is super crazy. The working fountain and big Christmas Tree with the blinking lights are so nice. One could look at this for a couple hours and still not get it all in. When I was young, Disneyland use to have this ride, I guess you can call it a ride, called the Carousel of Progress. It was in Tomrrowland in a big round building that would turn. You would set in seats like a theater. It would show you how a household, the kitchen actually, has changed through the years. The whole thing rotated and showed you what it looked like in I think like 1900, 1925, 1950 and at the time, the 1970's. Anyway when the ride ended, on the way out you pass by this huge miniature city. It had tall buildings downtown and it spread out into neighborhoods. There were cars and trucks moving around on tracks on the freeways and side streets, it was so amazing. Anyway to late to make long story short I know, sorry. I use to stand and look at it for a couple hours. I was probably 9 or 10 at the time. My mom, brother and sister and whoever else we were with would go on to the rest of the park knowing they could come back in an hour or two and I would still be there looking at it. I have always loved stuff like that and til this day, build models and make dioramas of all kinds. Mostly military stuff. I have a very good understanding of the time it takes to make things like you have and I know this has been a monster of a project. I have a problem if a project takes to long in keeping interest in it. I admire how you can continue on with the same project for so long. That isn't an easy thing to do. I should say that is one of the things I admire you for. Unbelievable work, it is really amazing. All lit up in the dark it is jaw dropping. Oh sorry for going on and on. I type 75 words a minute so many times I get to babbling on and in just a moment or two I look back and see that I have written a book. Definitely big thumbs up for this video as well as the others I have already watched. Keep up the amazing work and take care always and please be safe out there.

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello, thank you so much for all of your wonderful and kind words. It is so nice hen another builder recognizes how much work goes into each part of the village. It is a lot of work but I LOVE it. It is one of my favorite things to do. All year round, I wait for Christmas time to come. 😂🤣. Then I’m always sad when it leaves. I do sit and enjoy it often and so do my children and guests. Next year I may do a set up for the neighbors to walk up and see from the window.

[@PeterWaasdorp]

I’m gonna like your village 4:32

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks!

[@MamaDiFlo]

Oh my goodness! This is beautiful! I have been inspired by all your videos to bring out my small collection of Christmas Villages and create a set up. I bought a new refrigerator that was delivered Saturday and asked the delivery guys for all of their scrap styrofoam. Lol! Thank you for the inspiration and the how-to!

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂 That is awesome and very resourceful. I’m excited for you to come up with something special for your village.

[@liz-qi9ef]

Im so lucky to have found your channel last year. You really have inspired me and my family xxx

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much Liz! 😀

[@kashax93]

Awesome, Awesome as usual Miriam....no one can do it like you.....👏🏽👏🏽....loveeeeeee it!!!!!!.

[@MiriamsManner]

That is so kind of you. Thank you so very much! 😀

[@susanhawkins7970]

Love it!! Its the hand made platforms and personal touches for me!! This is just beautiful, and I am glad I found your channel!!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Susan, I really appreciate that! 😃

[@jannieaponte24]

Hello Miriam. That was Beautiful. Well, you inspired me and this year I made my first Christmas village. It turned out very nice. Thank you.

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow, that is fantastic. Thank you so much!

[@momsmanykards364]

Your carnival is so cool. Your village is humongous! That’s a lot to store once Christmas is over. You really outdid yourself this year. I can’t wait to see your ski lift and slopes.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much! Yes, it is a lot to store. 😂🤣. I might need to sell a few things after this year is over.

[@614barbara]

You have outdone yourself with this carnival. I love it. I would love to see how you make the mountains.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you Barbara. Funny thing about those mountain. I actually made those to sell but then I liked them so much I kept them for myself. 😂. That’s why there is no video for it. I do have another set very similar on my Etsy page for sale though. Maybe after I finish all my Christmas decorating in my house I can circle back and do a video on it.

[@Ina_P]

Waaaaw Miriam your carnival looks spectacular. It has this fun yet warm cozy (family-friendly) feeling to it. Very nicely put together. Another great video. Love love love. Have a blessed day🤗

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you very much! You too! 😃

[@SlotCarWildman]

Amazing as usual love what you do. But taco 🌮 truck should have a line who don't love tacos. Lol

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣, I know right! I wish I had enough people to add a line but maybe next year.

[@nm9412]

I’m amazed by your village! You have taken it to a whole new level! You recorded your video so carefully so we could see every little detail. Also it was nice to see all the people having fun in their Covid free world lol.

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello, I’m sorry, I thought I responded to this comment days ago but it came up as a new comment today. Thank you very much! I do my best to capture every detail in my videos. And yes, our villagers are blessed to live in a cove free world. 😂😁

[@sunshine4u227]

Love the carnival video, can’t wait to see the ski lift!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much!

[@davidheia8244]

The carnival was amazing - it turned out so well!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you David!

[@nenetteeyfjor2417]

Wow

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you!

[@twinkeyg.6353]

Hi Miriam how are you? I have to rell you that I just watched your video on my big screen TV and I am absolutely blown away by your carnival setup. Miiirrriiiaaaammm! This thin is absolutely stunning! You did an outstanding job with your undeniable talent sis. Plus the rock formations and on point. Thank you for sharing again sweetie 😘👍💕💕

[@MiriamsManner]

I am well, thank you. How are you? You are so kind, thank you very much. I am grateful that you recognize and appreciate what I do. It means a lot to me. 😃

[@twinkeyg.6353]

@@MiriamsManner hi Miriam. I'm doing well. I only call it like I see it. And you deserve to hear the way you inspire others like me. It's because of you that I did my very first Christmas village for 2021. I finished it yesterday. I, as well as so many others are grateful to have teachers like you that don't mind sharing their skills 😉👍. Greatly appreciate 😘👍💕💕

[@MiriamsManner]

I am honored, thank you!

[@a4eyg32]

Stunningly beautiful “as usual “ 😂 merry Christmas & a ver happy new year 🥳 xx

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Elaine! I really appreciate it! 😀 Merry Christmas and New Year to you as well!

[@pilarmendoza9071]

Super nice Ma'am Merriam

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you Pilar. 😀

[@mariapianti6911]

Wow...Miriam Awesome job as usual! Where do fund the space for all your christmas village and display. Lol ! Really amazing. ✌✌🙏🙏🥰

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Maria, I have an open room that stays empty half the year so I use that space.

[@sorayablanco8620]

Precioso, no falta detalles me encanta. Me puedes decir dónde compras las figuras ,mucha gracias. Feliz Navidad

[@MiriamsManner]

Muchas gracias! 😀

[@janitaboatner9353]

I have a question....can I ride on the carousel, the cocoa cups, and go to the petting zoo? After that I want some funnel cakes! 😁😁 Oh, and some hot chocolate!

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂. I feel the same way Janita! If only we could shrink down into our villages and have fun.

[@janbouwhuis6753]

Hallo Miriam, I am learning so Munch of you. Thank you!, My question is… How did you make the rockformation at the back? It looks amazing! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Jan, thank you very much! To make the mountains in the very back, I used my sculpting tool from Hot Wire Foam Factory to carve small divots into the styrofoam.

[@mrmoe967]

This is beautiful! May I ask, are these Lemax pieces? Your displays are hands down, incredible!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so very much! Yes, all of the pieces in my carnival are from Lemax.

[@suzannehaynes645]

This village is amazing! Do you drill the round holes when you first start , before you put the carnival pieces out? In other words do these carnival pieces light up like the houses and if so where are the cords?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Suzanne, yes, I drill holes in my table top to drop my cords so they won’t be visible. I also sometimes make tunnels through my styrofoam to hide the cords. If you watch part 1 of this series, it shows my initial table set up. If you watch part 2 and 3 then you can see how how I drop my cords and make tunnels.

[@mapi22alf]

Hi Miriam I hoped you had a very nice birthday and Thanksgiving. I want to know where you buy all those beautiful figures. I tried but unfortunately no fine nothing like yours.

[@MiriamsManner]

I did, thank you Pilar. I buy my figurines from ehobby. I attached a link below for you. www.ehobbytools.com/search.asp?keyword=Figurines&search=

[@alanjackman5729]

As someone that has just moved into a house and now can go a little wild with their village now. Where in gods green earth does this live in your house? Im half debating on putting mine in the office. Do you work on it all year around or is it just a Nov to Dec cause I feel like this is a year around hobby. I just stunning. Please make more.

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Alan, Thank you very much. I actually do not keep my display up all year round but I do start in September and take it down in January. My village is usually complete by thanksgiving but I am really behind this year. I have one last section and it will be complete for the full tour.

[@michellewhyte1935]

Hi Miriam. Thank you for putting together such amazing videos. I have learnt so much from watching them. Can I ask where you get your big bags of moss from?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Michelle, thank you so much. Of course, I get them from Walmart. They are in the section where all the craft and fabrics are. It is 5 dollars for that big bag. Michaels does sell it too but they are about 15 for the same size bag.

[@patp6835]

Absolutely amazing! Question, what’s holding up the fireworks unit (x3)?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Pat, You are the first person to actually ask me that. Great eye!! I actually rigged a styrofoam base on the back of the mountains to hold the fireworks in place.

[@patp6835]

@@MiriamsManner Thank you 😊

[@MiriamsManner]

You are welcome.

[@veronicag81]

omg im in loved 😍.. Where did u get the fireworks?

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Veronica! I have attached a link below for the fireworks. www.ehobbytools.com/search.asp?keyword=Fireworks&search=

[@veronicag81]

@@MiriamsManner thank you

[@fayetahgoggins2821]

Hi Miriam! A quick question- when we summit our entries to your contest, are we allowed to put music to our video or should it be silent for your teams editing purposes? Thanks!

[@MiriamsManner]

You can add music but it has to be KZbin approved free music. Otherwise I could get a copyright infringement.

[@suzannehaynes645]

Where can I get a similar backdrop like yours? A starry nite look?

[@MiriamsManner]

The link to it is in the description box of the video link below. Christmas Village Set Up Part 1 (Dreamy Falls) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PMp2p4gpqpf7M

[@natashaburkett3257]

Hi Miriam, what is the tool you use to cut into the styrofoam for the wires between the lights?

[@MiriamsManner]

It is a hot knife engraver. I have a rep through Hot Wire Foam Factory who sells them. Her name is Pat and her number is [phone]. Her email is [e-mail].

[@mdweddingplanner]

Hi Miriam I can't remember but, have you done a tutorial on repainting your figurines? I tried to do and its seems the paint just wipes off. Need your advise! Thanks Michele B in Maryland

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Michelle, yes I did a video on that. I attached the link below. How to paint snow village people (diversify your snow village)

[@fayetahgoggins2821]

Just sent my pics and video in 2 separate emails because of room(not much). Has anyone else had problems with sending material?

[@MiriamsManner]

Okay, a few people have had problems. A lot of people are using Dropbox or making small video.

[@daniel-sv3jm]

I'm trying to make a very similar village. I see that you said you sell the bases but I could not find them. How much do you charge and how fast can I get them?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Daniel, I am almost all sold out already this year. I only have two bases left on my Etsy page. I attached the link for you www.etsy.com/listing/1295277267/christmas-village-park-display-platform?click_key=db134c4005dec590d3e599cc5411b0630a6b6f06%3A1295277267&click_sum=63971f82&ref=shop_home_recs_2&frs=1&crt=1&sts=1

[@daniel-sv3jm]

@@MiriamsManner Thank you

[@andrewhopkins6038]

I am collecting this village how would you do a pond or lake for it. I have got a bridge

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello, In this 4 part tutorial, I go through all the steps of making a lake with a waterfall and there is a bridge.

[@andrewhopkins6038]

@@MiriamsManner good can you please show me

[@maribelramos9722]

How do I find you in Etsy?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Maribel, I added the link to my page in my video and it’s also in the description box. But you can also go to Etsy and search me under MiriamsManner. No spaces.

[@gabrielarenas2237]

Hi Mariam!!! I love your Christmas villages. please send me your website so I can order some of your stuff.. where do you buy all your carnivals ride?