How to light up your Christmas Village

[@dawndreyer3562]

My mother started my village back in the early 90's. It's the Bristol village by Pacific Rim. It was discontinued the year she passed away. I only have 15 buildings, but I have learned a lot from your videos. Every year I expand the landscape with the help of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@MiriamsManner]

Good morning Dawn, I am so glad you have a special piece of your mother at Christmas time with her pieces. That is super special. I’m so glad that my videos have helped you and you are very welcome! 😁

[@MsBluerose11]

I love the ideas that you give for setting up a Christmas village. I love the idea of using a timer for turning on the village. Thank you so much.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks and you are very welcome! 😁

[@jeaniehartzell9928]

Miriam, you are soooo right about how fast a village can grow! I started villaging (?) 5 years ago with 10 buildings and I now have over 300. Lol. And lighting is a very important part this hobby and it can be challenging. I hope new villagers follow your advice with the adapters. They are a blessing!

[@MiriamsManner]

Good morning Jeanie, Wow 300 buildings in just 5 years!!! That has to be a record. Do you have a whole room dedicated to your village? I would love to see it, can you send pics?

[@debbiesmith2472]

I started off with 10 building's in the 90's...now I probably have 75.. it's just such a fun hobby and really enjoy adding new stuff to my village each year

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow! That’s a ton Debbie. Your right, it is so much fun and so enjoyable. 😁

[@debbiesmith2472]

@@MiriamsManner yes it is..but I am learning so much from you of how to put it together instead of just lining it up..I have watch all of your videos. You are just so talented!!!!! Thank you for always sharing ❤ been following you for a couple of years now💒🏰🕍

[@MiriamsManner]

I haven’t forgotten about you Debbie, I definitely remember our conversations over the years. I’m so glad to have inspired you to do more with your beautiful collection. 😁

[@ktb6412]

I started using the fairy lights a couple of years ago….game changing. I love the idea of hiding the spot lights in the trees….I will for sure try that this year. Thanks for the great ideas!

[@MiriamsManner]

The fairy lights do add such a soft beautiful glow to the village. You are so very welcome! 😁

[@obsessedwith_christmas]

Ok, so, new subscriber here. I have had a village for 7ish years. It recently grew from 10 to 30. So yes, tour village will grow, because all the little people need stuff!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Rebecca, welcome to our group and thanks for joining us!! I love how you say that because it’s so true. Our little people need a whole town full of things. 😂🤣

[@cindymitchell5114]

I've been watching and learning from you all day.TY for sharing your wisdom with us beginners.You are a true blessing!!!

[@MiriamsManner]

You are most welcome, my pleasure.

[@thomaskoster2327]

Thank you for all your advice.your smile brightens my Christmas season

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much Thomas! 😁

[@baroqueandbeyond]

Dear Miriam, thank you so very much for your wonderful recommendation to use the canopy of a tree to hide spotlights. Today, I purchased a Lemax spotlight set, to light up two different small areas of my city village. In comparison to the rest of my vilage, the yellow light was too bright and harsh. The primary lighting in my village is a soft light blue color, to mimic moonlight. Then, I had the idea to cover the spotlights with baby blue tissue paper, which I happened to have. It did the trick! It dimmed the spotlights and made them match the "moonlight" effect I was going for. And since the canopy of the tree was covering them, it wasn't a problem that I had wrapped them with the tissue paper. Thank you for all your great tips that spark our creativity and imagination! My best wishes for a wonderful holiday season ahead! Warm greetings, Daniel

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Daniel, thank you so very much for sharing that with me, I’m so glad to hear that. I also love the tissue paper idea. Did you know those Lemax spot lights come in blue?

[@baroqueandbeyond]

@@MiriamsManner thank you, I do know they also come it blue, but from others’ villages it seems they are a strong cobalt blue. I was also thinking for my spotlights that baby blue cellophane would also work to filter the light, and perhaps they would be brighter vs. using tissue paper.

[@cynthiathomas6610]

Hi Miriam I enjoy your video I been collecting village for about 10 plus years and I learned a lot from you I'm so glad I found you keep up the good work

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Cynthia, thank you so very much and welcome to our group. We have such a great community of villagers that are always willing to share tips and ideas. 😃

[@vickyhandal4651]

Thank you for all your tips and ideas, I used those lights this year and they were so helpful. By the way, I just put my village up, honestly I wish I could leave it all year long!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Vicky, I have been hearing a lot of that lately. So many of us are getting our villages down later in the year. I have definitely still been enjoying mine. I will begin to take mine down soon though so that I can begin to plan this years village.

[@bethheerten1132]

Most of my village is displayed in the cabinets on either side of our TV. They are behind glass doors and each unit had 3 glass shelves. I do leave it up all year, but don't turn the lights on except Thanksgiving through January. I will look for the 6 light strings. That would greatly reduce the number of cords.

[@charlotteuyeno2878]

I have expanded very much this year. I have 5 battery pieces and I am definitely changing next year to not have to reach here and there to turn them on. Thank you for all of your help.

[@MiriamsManner]

You are very welcome!

[@minabecton4522]

Hi Miriam, thanks for the lighting tips. My village has grown so much in two years. I still have a few pieces that require batteries but not many. I love it!!

[@MiriamsManner]

You are so very welcome Mina! Thanks for your feedback! 😁

[@kathleenherris9397]

Miriam, don't feel bad about still having your village up this late in the year. I once left mine up for two years! I removed the "Christmas touches" and left it as a village. It required a lot of careful dusting but as I had hand painted every building, animal and person I wanted to enjoy it, and I did. I am a battery girl when it comes to candles and other Christmas decorations (on timers of course) but everyone needs to listen to you regarding the lighting of the village. Power is the only way to go. One flip of a switch and you have magic! Thank you for sharing your tips. I love the spotlights and will have to get some..

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much for that. My hubby tells me just to leave it up all year since it has been up so long too. I still have been enjoying it, and so do my guests who didn’t get to see it at Christmas time. I just can’t complete my vision for this years village while the old one is still up. I need a blank slate every year to produce a new village. 😂🤣

[@kathleenherris9397]

@@MiriamsManner I understand that. That is one of the reasons I took mine down. Putting things in new places helps you "see" it better.

[@MiriamsManner]

Yes!

[@renaejennings1646]

I absolutely love your explanation of different designs!!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@chantebrown9720]

Thank you Miriam! This video was very much needed and helpful. I have been studying my layout and lighting for some time now. I loved how you hid certain lights in the trees/shrubs. I appreciate you running down the different types of light systems, will be getting the field lights soon. I now have a different perspective on what to do with my village. Yes! Batteries were a drag in my very first & second village. After a while I stopped turning it on or stopped buying batteries. The adaptors were game changing! This will be my 4th year building. Last year, I bought a lot of village pieces and wasn't able to include all in my village🤦‍♀️, its definitely addicting! I love, love, love this new hobby!

[@MiriamsManner]

You are so very welcome!! Thanks for suggesting such a great video topic. So glad it has helped. You are in good company with this giddy! 😂

[@fourmyboys]

Such awesome advise!!! I can't wait to start setting my villages up this year. It's been way too long since I've been able to and I now realize how much I've missed them. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos!

[@MiriamsManner]

When was the last time you set it up? You are very welcome! My pleasure! 😁

[@fourmyboys]

@@MiriamsManner It's been about 5 years now but, I am so ready to start putting it up

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow, it has been a while. I am so glad you are getting back to it. It always makes Christmas a little extra special.

[@carishields7834]

So I was thinking I should go on a MM refresher course and I’m so glad I did … I don’t think I ever watched this video completely all the way through because I wasn’t there yet skill wise … very good to know about the street lights I was just getting ready to place an order with a hobby and I don’t care for a cool white yo save the day again !

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂 You are so funny Cari. I’m so glad you got more useful information.

[@susanhawkins7970]

This was very helpful. I believe I said this before but I will be displaying my very first village this year and all of your tips are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@MiriamsManner]

You are so very welcome! I’m glad you have all this info upfront because it really does make a difference. I loved the very first village I put together for sentimental reasons but it wasn’t anything close to what I do now. 🤣😂. You will have a great first village!

[@roliekennelley5589]

Hi Miriam! You are 100% right your village will grow. I have used the spotlights & field lights. Love the idea of hiding the spots in the trees. After 1 year I switched to the Lemax A/C adapters. One problem with the C7 bulbs is heat, so I would not put them under snow blankets. I also use a timer for my power strips it is scheduled to go on at about 4 pm and goes off at 10 pm. However, I am changing to a remote plug that you showed in one of your videos from last year. Keep these great tips coming. Thank You!!!!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Rolie, thank you so very much! I’m so glad you like this style of video. It really helps me to know how to plan future content. I truly appreciate your feedback. 😁

[@SaharaColeman]

Had to like and subscribe from this video! These lighting suggestions are so helpful! I’ve been wondering about those spotlights.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! 😁

[@lilyofthevalley17]

Hi, Miriam. Thank you so much for your useful tips, I have learned many things from them. Can't wait for Christmas. In our country villaging is not popular (Russia) but Iove it!!!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much, I am glad I am able to help. 😁You are very welcome.

[@hotcpat]

Thank you for the Light details.

[@MiriamsManner]

You are very welcome! 😁

[@kashax93]

Thanks!

[@MiriamsManner]

You are welcome! 😁

[@hilarymac3706]

Wow some absolutely brilliant suggestions! Many thanks.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! 😁

[@lisastuelp9511]

Great video! Very informative and I LOVE your village!! Thank you!

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much!

[@bugmarkcreations]

So so helpful. I have like 12 things I have to pick up and turn on. I put them in east to reach spots.

[@MiriamsManner]

Thanks so much for that, so glad it was able to help you!

[@marinarivera8861]

I definitely need to get better lights this year. Thanks for the tips.

[@MiriamsManner]

You are very welcome!😁

[@twinkeyg.6353]

Hi Miriam. Great to see you again. I also want to say thank you to the viewer that requested this video. Miriam this video is jam-packed with important information on village lighting. You have no idea how glad I was to see you show all the different styles and techniques of each lighting system. Thanks for that. Also, you are so right about getting burned out with battery operated systems in your village. 2021 being my first year of villaging, I didn't know any better. I had tons of battery operated things in my village. After about 3 weeks of completion I didn't turn my village on as much. One thing I did do that you mentioned in this video was purchase 3 sets of the building lights from Walmart. Where did you get your twinkling lights that are on your stars on the backdrop? So cute. Thanks for demonstrating which lighting does what and especially what can actually be plugged into an outlet instead of just using batteries as well. I have been learning so much from you sis and I really appreciate you. Now, did your son get any fried green tomatoes yet? Stay blessed sweetie 😘👍💕💕

[@MiriamsManner]

You are so very welcome for all the tips. I’m so glad they are useful for you. You know I feel you on those battery operated items. I bought the lights that I used for stars from Amazon. I think they were about 20.00. I’m going to send you the link for the video that I set the stars up in because I hung them differently than how they came. Also, the link for the exact same lights I purchased is in that description box of that video.

[@MiriamsManner]

Christmas Village Set Up Part 1 (Dreamy Falls) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PMp2p4gpqpf7M

[@twinkeyg.6353]

@@MiriamsManner Thanks👍😉

[@98.1petroglyph7]

Hi Miriam , I set up a little Christmas village each year which seems to get larger and larger every year. The advice about using six bulb strands is a great idea. I use a lot of Lemax buildings that come with I think 7 watt bulbs. That is a lot of wattage on my 2 outlets. What I did was swap out my bulbs for led bulbs which I got from Amazon. They're not quite as bright depending on which bulbs you use yellow or bright. I like yellow its a softer light coming out of the buildings. I use a ton of power strips. You go from seven watts to less than 1.1 The game changer for me was that I started using Kasa smart plugs on my lay out. I linked plugs to my wi fi and now run most my stuff on my phone. The plugs alow you to set on off schedules which allows the village to turn on automaticly. My three trains run and turn on and off every hour. Get a couple plugs and try it. You will love it. Love your advice thanks Frank and Cecilia

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello you two! Oh my gosh, I have never heard of such a thing. Thank you so much for sharing. I am not techy at all so I will forward this info to my husband for him to order and set up. That is very exciting! 😁

[@Dennis-js2no]

Thanks for the links, very helpful! I set up a bi-annual Christmas City, due to the size of it, I set it up every other year. I will need quite few more lights, so I'm loving your videos to see how everything looks once it's set up and in use. Beautiful work by the way, you are very talented!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Dennis, wow you must have a ton of pieces. Do you use a whole room for your display? Thank you so much for your kind words, I greatly appreciate it!!

[@Dennis-js2no]

@@MiriamsManner We used to use the living room, but now we clear out the garage and set up it there 🙂

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow, that’s amazing! I actually considered putting mine in my garage so my neighbors could come look.

[@lloydg8273]

Hi Miriam, Finally got a chance to watch this video. Very informative. I especially love the idea of hiding lights in the trees. Never thought about that. Sometimes I'll even change out the bulb for a different color to add a little something special to the scene. I don't know how ou find the time to do all that you do, but it is very much appreciated. All the best to you and yours.

[@MiriamsManner]

I just do what I can each day. I try not to worry about what is to come but truly do what I can in each day. Sometimes it’s more than others. 🤣😂 Thank you very much! Ooh, I love the idea of changing the bulb color. That is a great idea!

[@mrknoch]

14:40 Dept. 56 makes a multi cord with 20 lights. It is a little more expensive but it save me a bunch of extension cords!

[@MiriamsManner]

Yes, Shirley just said they have a 20 lighted cord, I had no idea. Thanks so much for sharing that. I might have to go buy some. 😁

[@robinwright7858]

Ms Brown your question for our "Christmas Queen of Villages" was a fantastic question to ask! I have many dark areas of my villages and tried to add more light to those areas. Miriam's suggestions are the tops!!! I do use the Lemax Spot Lights, Field Lights and a variety of street lights all from LEMAX at ehobbytools or Michaels Craft store (at discounted prices after the holidays). Here suggestions for hiding the lights in trees or snow blankets...went over my head! Never gave it a thought!! AC power an absolutely MUST, if I purchase a house or piece for my village that only runs on batteries, it is returned or immediately goes to Ebay. It's a big pain to change those batteries already in your village when their power begins to fade..OH, THE PAIN!! Multiply lights with one plug a must (Walmart , buy early that go fast around Halloween)! This video is in my personal TOP 10 videos from Miriam. VERY WELL DONE, from my favorite Christmas Queen!

[@MiriamsManner]

Aw, thanks so much Robin! I am so glad you found this video useful. Thanks for the tip to buy the lights at halloween. I didn’t realize they put them up that time of year because I don’t put up a Halloween display. Wow!! Top 10 says a lot coming from you. That is really good feedback for me to know.

[@vanessahernandez2472]

I am beginner villager. I actually got some houses last year at a thrift store…Then 2 weeks ago I got more houses on clearence so I’m super excited to actually start setting up and making “scenes” which that will be my goal to make at least one scene and go from there.

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Vanessa, that is so awesome! I’m so excited for you to get started. Your first village will always be special. I hope you have fun crafting your dreamland. 😁

[@alexandraklijn5406]

Thank you for all your tips. My village has grown to 50 houses. The day after christmas we go shopping for 40% off. But in the Netherlands the houses are not that big, so to store it is

[@alexandraklijn5406]

difficult. No more house for me unless I sell another house first. But figures are easy to store. So I go for that now.

[@MiriamsManner]

Wow, you have a huge collection. I am trying to get rid of some old buildings myself to make room for the new ones. 😂😂

[@PaulaMills-p4e]

Beautiful

[@MiriamsManner]

Thank you

[@nanc7674]

@Miriam, i realize this video is a year old but i'm a new subscriber and wanted to tell you about the field light that i've used for about 5 years.. i did not know until yesterday, that they are telescopic.... if you pull up on the post, it can be taller so you can make it as short or as tall as you'd like. you didn't show that so i wondered if you knew... i was amazed and kept playing with it,, like how crazy is that i never noticed that before! lol

[@MiriamsManner]

Oh my gosh, thank you for letting me know. I didn’t realize that but it is a game changer. 😁

[@nanc7674]

@@MiriamsManner you're very welcome! i'm glad you saw my comment so you can share the exciting news,, haha

[@user-qz5dq8kn4p]

I use a strand of Christmas lights of 300 and I leave 2 exposed lights in between each building I use boxes to set the stage for my village 🥰

[@MiriamsManner]

Nice! 😁

[@halofan70]

Unbelievable job! Second year doing my village. You are so right.....its addicting! Already planning to build a platform with a second tier. Do any of the light posts sets have an ac adapter? I learned last year.....no batteries! Thank you!

[@MiriamsManner]

Yes, all of the ones that I showed can be used with an AC adapter.

[@shirleyedstedt947]

I have several comments for this tutorial - but I will limit them :) First of all I don't use the single cords either, I use several Dept 56 20 and/or 6 light cord sets all over my village. Wherever I have a broader space to light we just put a 'dead' bulb in the socket at the gap and everything still works. Second, I am constantly teased because YES your village will grow! I started many years ago with 3 Christmas Carol houses for the top of an antique radio and by the next year we had moved it to a card table and now - four 6' tables that span 2 rooms! Miriam doesn't lie! The only reason I don't have more houses is I don't have any more ROOM. Two words for new villagers especially ADAPTERS and REMOTES!!! One other thing - we bought a wireless remote socket control that plugs into the wall that will turn on all the village at once, or in zones. We have four zones - two in one room and two in the other. As always Miriam - you have given me another idea!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Shirley, thanks so much for your feedback. I know a lot of new and newer villagers read the comments so this will be so useful for them. By the way, I had no idea Dept 56 makes 20 lights on one card. NEXT LEVEL!!! Glad to share with you! 😁

[@shirleyedstedt947]

@@MiriamsManner Got my 20 lights on ebay - much less expensive!

[@MiriamsManner]

Good to know, thanks for that!

[@marinarivera8861]

You can also make rock shapes with styrofoam, aluminum foil or clay. You make your own customized covers for your spotlights.🎄

[@MiriamsManner]

Marina, that is genius!!! I have made my own rocks so many time but never for a spotlight cover!!! That is such a great idea, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@photo_paper784]

Hey Miriam. Love the lights. Totally not related, but is there a video that shows how you made the shrub fence behind the kids playing tug of war in the park?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello Haze, thanks so much. That is actually a shrub you can purchase. It is a department 56 item and it comes in a set of 3. I attached a link below for you. www.amazon.com/Department-56-Accessories-Collections-Flexible/dp/B002474BBG/ref=asc_df_B002474BBG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=191949425984&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9327366966964469158&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030164&hvtargid=pla-301804179770&psc=1

[@marinarivera8861]

Every year I either make something or buy something. Then my setup area grows.🤣🤣🤣

[@MiriamsManner]

I know right!! 😂🤣. Thanks for putting this in the comments. We have many new villagers who are putting their first village together this year. It’s really helpful for them to know.

[@briankosicki2529]

Chiming in as a second-year villager… ooooh how my village has grown and evolved in just one year!! I used too many battery packs last year, so today I laid out all my new light systems and wires out… my husband was immediately worried and anxious. “How big is this thing going to get, babe?!” 😂

[@MiriamsManner]

😂🤣😂. That is hilarious Brian!! So many of us experience the same thing with our spouses. 😂 I’m glad to hear you have a new light system, the batteries become a pain after a while. After my first year of villaging, I began to switch out all my battery operated items.

[@cynthiathomas6610]

Hi Miriam this is Cynthia again , question where do you find your backdrop and how do I go about ordering one? Thank you so much

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Cynthia, That backdrop is from Amazon. The link is in the description box of the video I attached below. Enjoy! 😁 Christmas Village Set Up Part 1 (Dreamy Falls) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6PMp2p4gpqpf7M

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

Hi Miriam, my Christmas village has become so large that I'm struggling to use all my pieces (I can't help myself, people hoard stuff, the only thing I hoard is Christmas houses) do you have suggestions on how I can display all my pieces without my Christmas town taking over my entire kitchen?

[@MiriamsManner]

You are hilarious. We all have the same problem. :-). If you aren't already, try adding layers to your display to incorporate more houses into your space. I have gotten to the point where I don't display all my christmas village houses every year.

[@feliciag5666]

Where did you get the reindeer for your petting zoo?

[@MiriamsManner]

That actually came with that set. It is the Lemax petting zoo.

[@shirleyedstedt947]

I have a specific lighting question - I ordered 2 of the Lemax Field Lights to help light the sunroom side of my village. I need some suggestions for how to disquise the tops of the light poles. I am going to use shaper sheet to cover the base and a long, round styrofoam 'tube' to make a tree trunk to cover the pole, but since I don't use foliage for any trees, I'm not sure what to do with the top. Perhaps twigs stuffed into the styrofoam tree trunk with the light pole? Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Shirley, I think making a branched tree out of the styrofoam is a great idea. I attached a link the a video below how to make trees from natural branches with and without leaves. Christmas Village Forum IV: How to make trees Also, you could make clouds out of blanket snow and suspend them in front of the light with fishing line. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qauyfpiJZbSmf8k

[@dianad1084]

Thanks for all of the tips! I have a non-lighting question. I’m putting my village on a table that’s about 5 ft long by 17 inches deep. Do you know if any train sets could be set up in an oval shape to work on my table? The ones I’ve looked at appear to have train tracks that are too wide

[@Dennis-js2no]

Try smaller scale train like HO, the O gauge trains require a lot more room

[@MiriamsManner]

You are very welcome Diana! I have an HO scale and I don’t think it is even small enough to run 17” wide. I think when I tried it out the thinnest could get the track was 22” wide. A “N scale” is even smaller than and HO scale however, the engines and boxcars are very small and it really wouldn’t be to scale with the village figurines and buildings. I will pull my tracks out later and let you know the smallest width I am able to create.

[@dianad1084]

@@MiriamsManner thank you! Yes I don’t want it to look too silly with the houses since I’ll probably only have one row of houses to start. I’m even considering just having the train with a few tracks and not have it functioning if it’s not possible to get one to fit and work properly on my table space. I appreciate your help on this!

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Diana, I put my track together and it is actually about 3 feet wide. Have you considered a trolly system instead? It runs in a straight line. You can also buy additional track for it if you want to run the trolly longer. I have attached a link for you below. www.amazon.com/Lemax-Village-Collection-Jolly-Trolley/dp/B0888VGPZP/ref=asc_df_B0888VGPZP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=460036689982&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6854698306211460003&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030164&hvtargid=pla-967689477033&psc=1

[@dianad1084]

@@MiriamsManner thank you for checking your track for me! I hadn’t thought of a trolley but I like the idea. The houses I’ve bought are from department 56 Dickens Village so I’m not sure the trolley you suggested would go with my houses. Do you know if there are any trolleys that would go with the more traditional style homes?

[@kingbingentertainment9628]

Oh my, 6 bucks for a 6 light string? I bought 1 string of 4 that was way more expensive than that! But I just googled "Walmart Christmas village string of lights c7 and and I can't find that 6 string from Walmart. I did find a string of 3 for $12.99 which is still a better price than I had before watching your video. Do you have a link for the 6 string light you showed in the red package?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello, I do not because I always buy them in the store. They always have them there every year.

[@diff1130]

Is there a Walmart link for the 6 pack or how did you find it, unable to find

[@MiriamsManner]

Hello, i rarely find them online from Walmart, they are just always in the store at Christmas time. Have you been to your local Walmart? Sometimes they put it with the village section and other times with the Christmas lights.

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

Some of my buildings are battery operated any tips for light the entire village easily?

[@MiriamsManner]

A super easy way is to add fairy lights to your village. You can add them to your evergreen trees and they will light up a space nicely. You can also string them on dowel rods and have them look like Christmas lights.

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

@@MiriamsManner oh great idea! I’ll do that. Thanks Miriam 🎄

[@nancyhanneman7930]

I cannot find how to make the hidden lights in rocks. Can you send a link?

[@MiriamsManner]

Hey Nancy, That is because I did that in a members only video. You would have to sign up as a platinum member to have access to it.

[@nancyhanneman7930]

@@MiriamsManner wow. I thought I watched that video. Thanks for trsponding.

[@diamiradevries5999]

I lost track of how many building I have 🙈 . Working in craft store doesn’t help 😂

[@MiriamsManner]

Good morning Diamira, I could NOT work in a craft store. ALL of my money would go right back to the store. 🤣😂🤣. You must have great self control. But I see that’s how you knew which awesome glue gun to send me. That thing is amazing. Thanks again!

[@lupodimare2240]

Missing the train 🚊

[@MiriamsManner]

?

[@lupodimare2240]

@@MiriamsManner you need to add the train O Gauge

[@MiriamsManner]

I know right!! I have an HO Scale Bachmann train that I haven’t used in 2 years because I feel the scale is too small. I do want an O scale train.

[@lupodimare2240]

@@MiriamsManner get the Lionel Polar express O Gauge

[@MiriamsManner]

I do like the polar express but I also will check into other options. 😁

[@flowarriner1370]

Love your creativity. Motivational I’m gonna do it @74creative

[@MiriamsManner]

Nice!!