Hello Miriam, I am so glad I found your TH-cam channel to guide me on setting my Next Year Christmas village. I really appreciate you give all the links to find the products you use. Thanks a lot.
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you found me too. We have a really great group of villagers here who are always willing to share their tips and ideas. You are very welcome! 😃
I don’t know how I missed this video. Wow, that’s a huge backdrop but it looks great with the twinkling stars. I’ll have to think of something a little different; this wouldn’t work in the area my village sits. It’s a great idea though, thanks for sharing.
That backdrop is awesome. You had a vision and achieved it. Good job. Thanks for sharing. My village is a bit bigger and I don't believe that system will work for me. But I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I saw your video and left you a comment. Your village does look huge. I watched the video with all the still shots. How many sq ft is your village? It looks like it takes up the whole room from the picture at the end.
The size of this village 20x4 ft. The top NP level was 8ft long and 2.5 ft by its widest point in the center. Out of necessity this year the village will be 24' x 6' and the wings at the end will by 8 ft . The top NP section is 8'x3.5' in the middle.
@@MiriamsManner Yes ma'am I am! And of course, I have added to my collection, so it is time to get cracking on some more display pieces! I look forward to all your wonderful videos.
I’m so happy to have found this channel and after just one video, I subscribed. I love doing my Christmas village and have been looking for set up ideas and DIYs. I love the DIYs. I’ve been wanting to add lights and this was so helpful! And I LOVE my hot knives! About to binge watch. Merry Christmas.
Hi Miriam, Glad to see that you're finally getting your village started. You cracked me up with how you got your board up on the sawhorses. Been there. Done that. The things we crafters do to get our villages set up. Sometimes (most times) you just can't wait for when someone else is free to help. You've just got to do your thing and make it happen. And not hurt yourself in the process. I can't believe there's only a week left in this month. This is the earliest I've ever started setting up and I already feel so far behind. The whole idea/theme is there but it's coming together in tiny bits and pieces. Like I've said before, patience never has been one of my many virtues. Like humility. Haha! One focal point of my village I thought I would have to scrap because of the size and weight of a particular item I wanted to use. Thankfully Mom came to my rescue with an idea and item of her own that was on a much smaller scale and ended up working out perfectly. I brought in most of my houses. They're sitting in the floor still in their boxes. I think once I get a bit more prepping done, Im going to take them out and start sitting them around. Visual seems to work best for me. I'll audition a few layouts and placements and see what makes me smile. Looking forward to your next video. Wishing all the best to you and yours.
Hey Lloyd, You are absolutely right about not being able to wait. I have waited two weeks longer than what I really wanted to I was itching to get started. 😂🤣. I do feel like time is beginning to creep in. I wanted to be a little farther along at this point but I think I can still manage to get everything done in time. I’m so glad Mom was able to give a solution to your problem. I know exactly what you mean. I have designed 3 layouts and scrapped them all. They were all great but I’m just not getting that feeling. I know you know exactly what I mean. It will come to me. I have started making a few new things for my village. I’m hoping to release both those videos next week. Tell Mom I said hello. Take care and God bless you both.
Hi Miriam. Thats the same backdrop I have. Yep, I used a pillow case to iron. Still all the creases did not come out. But I do roll it when restoring it. I also cut the white sides off, but it raffled, so not do. Going to try to ink it.
Miriam: I just watched your video and I love how you set up your village. I am so excited to use your tips in my village this year. Thanks so much. I am wondering where you get your colourful greenery. Thanks so much Kathryn
Hello Kathryn, thank you so very much. I get most of my trees from hobby lobby or Michaels. They are just floral pics that I made into trees. If you go to my Christmas village playlist, you can scroll through the videos, I have about 4 videos on trees.
I did my first village last year and this year wanted scenery. So found your videos and you help me create scenery backdrop of mountains. You give such steps good explaining. Thank you n I might enter the contest. Will be waiting on the rest.
Too funny. She posts so early in the morning while we are at work. Cant get back on track now. Guess were all moving to Arizona with her and family. I 🤭
I so love your backdrop with your lights behind it.. If that is too complicated for some to do. Then they can go online and buy some navy blue curtains with the twinkling lights built into them. ( battery operated) and hang them up behind the village on a curtain rod. I have done that before too. You are do an amazing job on your videos.
Just moved into our new house and am planning to setup a big Christnas village/North pole train layout and was trying to figure out a similar backdrop with stars...awesome solution..tks!!
I LOVED the twinkling lights. A HUGE thank you for giving us the links to everything. That helps so much. I can't wait to see the next stage of your 2021 Christmas Village. I've never built a village before, but I want to start one this year. Your backdrop is killer.
First off…. You are goals. I am obsessed with your videos and your village. I aspire to be you 😂 I am trying to step up the base of my village this year and do something similar to yours. I was wondering where you get your styrofoam?
Thank you so much Mary, that is so sweet of you to say. I get my foam boards from lowes. They are insulation foam boards. I get the 1 1/2” but they have different thicknesses.
omg i love your villages ive stumbled upon your videos and im actually starting one as we speak .. looking forward seeing rest of the videos for tips .. because last year i did a halloween village and my realistic water was a total fail but now i seen your tips hopefully this years villages goes well
I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. If you go to my playlists, I have a playlist dedicated to everything Christmas village. There is a lot of good information in there for different types of builds.
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Hi Miriam just seen your TH-cam videos this year. I live in England and I was hoping you could tell me where I could source the fabric back drop you have used. Love your tutorials and your displays. Many thanks
I’m planning on entering the contest. I think it will be super fun. And maybe you could do a video of all the entry’s just so everyone could see all the other villages. Just a thought. I’m super excited. 😊
Hello Lille, I’m so glad to hear you will be entering. I will be releasing a video of all of the entries once the judges have decided. It will be great.
I hope you didn't hurt your back lifting that platform by yourself...Little Hercules, Hercules...etc Very well done Video, best I have seen setting up a Backdrop with adding Lighting!
Thanks so much! 😂🤣 No, I didn’t hurt my back at all. I usually lift those things by myself all the time. They are heavy though so it’s nice to have help.
Hey loving the back drop were did you get it please I'm struggling to get one but that would be perfect my village has turned into a city lol I hadn't realised I had bought so much last year hope you and your family are well can't wait for your next video you get us all into the Christmas spirit .
Hello, thank you so very much. I got the backdrop and lights on Amazon. I put all the links in the description box for you. 😂🤣😂. That’s how I feel. I have so many new pieces from last year I have been racking my brain with my layout. I have changed it 3 times already.
Hi Miriam love your videos and I’m definitely planning on sending a video in for the contest. The twinkle lights that you posted isn’t working properly when I click on it just to give you a heads up. Thank you again and keep doing what you doing❤️❤️
So, the link is for blue lights, is that what you used? I thought they might be white or clear. I just want to be sure I’m getting what you use because that’s the effect I want for mine. 🥰
I’m glad you put out this video today, I needed a boost of Christmas spirit! I started my village and I am starting to realize that all the big plans I had in my head are not going to fit on my platform. 😱 Do you make a detailed plan on paper before you start? I made a rough one, but it bit the dust already. 😅
😂🤣. I think we are all in the same boat this year. I have made 3 different plans on paper that I have discarded. I recently took out all my houses and are just moving things around until I get it right.
Hi Mariam! So glad to see this video! I have been eyeing the exact same backdrop for my village! A question about the twinkling lights....do they stay cool to the touch? They look amazing behind the backdrop!!!! Thank you so much for the links to everything you used. I wish I could find a backdrop stand with just two crossbars. It appears Amazon only has triple or single. Did you find a double one in your searches? One more question....what about the sides of the backdrop stand? Is it just a matter of playing with the draping of the backdrop so the sides of the stand don't show or do you recommend something else? Again, thank you so much for this video! It answered so many of my questions about how to hang the backdrop!! Blessings to you and your family!
Hello Mary, I’m so glad you were able to see what it looks like since you want it too. There are a couple other people in our group that already have the same one too! Yes, the lights stay cool to the touch. I left them on for 3 hours just to test it and they do. When I did a broad google search, I did see one with 2 crossbars but I don’t think I saw one on Amazon. I adjusted my stand to be slightly more narrow than my backdrop to hide the poles on the sides. I really want to put trees on both sides of the backdrop though. I will have to wait and see if I can fit it in my budget. 😂🤣
What size backdrop did you use? Believe it or not, I have the single bar stand in my garage. Ive had it for 5-6 years, sitting in its bag in the corner. I never knew what I was going to use it for......until now :)
That is awesome!! My backdrop is a 10’x10’. They have that exact same one in different sizes. I put the link for it in the description box of the video. 😁
Hello, it would depend on the amount of buildings you have and what all you put in it. I personally wouldn’t take the chance. If you do, you should at least get the pink foam which is more dense and solid than the white insulation foam.
Thank you so much! I get them from Lowe’s, I put a link below. www.lowes.com/pd/Insulfoam-Common-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-1-R-7-7-Faced-Polystyrene-Garage-Door-Foam-Board-Insulation/3014190
I finally found local store that had the 2 inch foam insulation. Question do you peel the coating (clear & silver) off both sides and also is there an easier way. Its like trying to unravel saran wrap lol
@@MiriamsManner k i'll keep researching. btw, i got my backdrop and twinkle lights done today so at least I got something accomplished. I dont know how to share photo or video on here to comments, but I will email you some soon. thank you so much for all your help. I don't think I wouldve been brave enough to do a village without your help this year
Ah, that’s fantastic you got your backdrop up already! I don’t think there is a way to share photos to TH-cam but you can email me or send me pics on Instagram. My handle is miriamsmanner. I look forward to seeing them. I’m so glad to be able to help you with your village this year, I’m glad you took the plunge! 😃
@@MiriamsManner I think I found the best way at least for me, heating it with hair dryer and go slow but its peeling off like butter. Im not on instagram but will try to email you. needless to say its a mess right now but im soooo excited. love the twinkling lights
You can get a smaller backdrop and glue it to a large piece of cardboard. Then staple gun the cardboard to the back shelf. If you are artistic, you could also try your hand at painting your own backdrop behind the shelves. Trees can be really easy to paint. Not sure how old you are and if you remember a painter named Bob Ross. I LOVED watching him when I was a child and you can find his videos on TH-cam. He makes painting trees easy.
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WOW - you do a great job - who knew about backdrops - omg....twinkling lights - way to go.....beautifully done....
Thank you so much Nancy. I always try to do something new every year.
WOW! That backdrop is a great idea. Thank you!
Thank you, I’m glad you like it! 😃
Hello Miriam, I am so glad I found your TH-cam channel to guide me on setting my Next Year Christmas village. I really appreciate you give all the links to find the products you use. Thanks a lot.
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you found me too. We have a really great group of villagers here who are always willing to share their tips and ideas. You are very welcome! 😃
YAY! its coming up again! I never took mine down lol
Hey you! 😀
I feel the same way! I’m so glad this time of year is back.
Oh wow that looks amazing
Thanks so much! 😃
Wow, lifting those boards by yourself is hard!
Yes it is. Not sure how many more years I will be able to lift them by myself. 😂
I don’t know how I missed this video. Wow, that’s a huge backdrop but it looks great with the twinkling stars. I’ll have to think of something a little different; this wouldn’t work in the area my village sits. It’s a great idea though, thanks for sharing.
This backdrop does come in several smaller sizes.
You are very welcome. 😃
❤love it… i always do mine on the wall… have a back drop stand is better…😊😊😊
Thanks! I would have loved to put mine on my wall but my wainscoting has crown at the top and it just didn’t look right. 😂🤣
i love this backdrop starry night i used this starry night last year in my christmas village its in my youtube
Hey Liza, It is a great one, great minds think alike. I will check out your channel. 😀
@@MiriamsManner i really love your channel great tutorial i followed you since last yr from other youtube account, thank you
I love your hair in this video Miriam, it really suits you x
Oh, thanks so much Elaine! I was being lazy, I pulled it in a ponytail because I didn’t feel like curling it to wear it down. 😂🤣.
@@MiriamsManner it really does suit you, I love it x
Tis the season to start the village planning
Amen!! 😀
Hey Christine, how have you been? Have you made any more Victorian doll houses?
That backdrop is awesome. You had a vision and achieved it. Good job. Thanks for sharing. My village is a bit bigger and I don't believe that system will work for me. But I love it. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I saw your video and left you a comment. Your village does look huge. I watched the video with all the still shots. How many sq ft is your village? It looks like it takes up the whole room from the picture at the end.
@@MiriamsManner 24 ft long and on the ends. I added a board. Every year it grows because of new items. I have slowed my roll a bit.
The size of this village 20x4 ft. The top NP level was 8ft long and 2.5 ft by its widest point in the center. Out of necessity this year the village will be 24' x 6' and the wings at the end will by 8 ft . The top NP section is 8'x3.5' in the middle.
You are the best! I love you tricks, see you in the next video!
Hey Ashley,
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! Are you doing your Harry Potter village this year again?
@@MiriamsManner Yes ma'am I am! And of course, I have added to my collection, so it is time to get cracking on some more display pieces! I look forward to all your wonderful videos.
WOW 😳 what a fantastic backdrop!!!
Love your sense of humor. I always use my head when moving stuff 😂.
Thanks so much!
😂😂 I’m so glad I’m not the only one! 😃.
Things we do for our villages. Great job. I can’t for more.
😂😂 I know right!
Thank you so much! I will be posting progress once a week until it’s done.
Love this Miriam xx
Thanks so much Lucy!! 😃
Beautiful and very creative!
Thank you! 😃
I’m so happy to have found this channel and after just one video, I subscribed. I love doing my Christmas village and have been looking for set up ideas and DIYs. I love the DIYs. I’ve been wanting to add lights and this was so helpful! And I LOVE my hot knives! About to binge watch. Merry Christmas.
Thank you so very much. Happy viewing! 😁. Merry Christmas!
Hi Miriam,
Glad to see that you're finally getting your village started. You cracked me up with how you got your board up on the sawhorses. Been there. Done that. The things we crafters do to get our villages set up. Sometimes (most times) you just can't wait for when someone else is free to help. You've just got to do your thing and make it happen. And not hurt yourself in the process.
I can't believe there's only a week left in this month. This is the earliest I've ever started setting up and I already feel so far behind. The whole idea/theme is there but it's coming together in tiny bits and pieces. Like I've said before, patience never has been one of my many virtues. Like humility. Haha!
One focal point of my village I thought I would have to scrap because of the size and weight of a particular item I wanted to use. Thankfully Mom came to my rescue with an idea and item of her own that was on a much smaller scale and ended up working out perfectly. I brought in most of my houses. They're sitting in the floor still in their boxes. I think once I get a bit more prepping done, Im going to take them out and start sitting them around. Visual seems to work best for me. I'll audition a few layouts and placements and see what makes me smile.
Looking forward to your next video. Wishing all the best to you and yours.
Hey Lloyd,
You are absolutely right about not being able to wait. I have waited two weeks longer than what I really wanted to I was itching to get started. 😂🤣.
I do feel like time is beginning to creep in. I wanted to be a little farther along at this point but I think I can still manage to get everything done in time.
I’m so glad Mom was able to give a solution to your problem. I know exactly what you mean. I have designed 3 layouts and scrapped them all. They were all great but I’m just not getting that feeling. I know you know exactly what I mean. It will come to me.
I have started making a few new things for my village. I’m hoping to release both those videos next week.
Tell Mom I said hello. Take care and God bless you both.
Hi Miriam. Thats the same backdrop I have. Yep, I used a pillow case to iron. Still all the creases did not come out. But I do roll it when restoring it.
I also cut the white sides off, but it raffled, so not do. Going to try to ink it.
Great minds think alike! 😃
Beautiful backdrop can't wait to see what's next 😁✌
Thanks so much Maria! 😃
Wow, I would store that on a carpet roll. Looks great!
Thanks so much!! That is a wonderful idea, thank you. I will see if I can get my hands on one.
Miriam: I just watched your video and I love how you set up your village. I am so excited to use your tips in my village this year. Thanks so much.
I am wondering where you get your colourful greenery. Thanks so much Kathryn
Hello Kathryn, thank you so very much. I get most of my trees from hobby lobby or Michaels. They are just floral pics that I made into trees. If you go to my Christmas village playlist, you can scroll through the videos, I have about 4 videos on trees.
I love this step by step set up !!!!
Thank Maribel, I’m glad you love it. I will try to post a video at least once a week with my progress. Maybe twice a week if I make good progress.
Brilliant idea Miriam,I’ll be trying this one,thanks x
Thanks, I’m glad you like it! 😀
The twinkling lights are perfect with the backdrop!! I wouldn't have been able to get the boards on the sawhorses by myself!
😂🤣😂, thanks. It is hard work, those boards are heavy.
@@MiriamsManner Just be careful and don't hurt yourself!
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Wow! I love the look of the backdrop. I have never done a Christmas village before, but you are very talented!! I will be watching the series.
Aw, thanks so much Susan! 😃. If you keep watching, you are going to catch the villaging bug. 😂🤣
I did my first village last year and this year wanted scenery. So found your videos and you help me create scenery backdrop of mountains. You give such steps good explaining. Thank you n I might enter the contest. Will be waiting on the rest.
I’m so glad to hear my videos have helped you and I look forward to seeing your entry. Good luck! 😃
That is really pretty...I love it❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Debbie! 😃
That looks amazing already 😍...I am so excited to see your village slowly develop ...thankyou yet again Miriam.. 🇬🇧
Thanks so much Julie and you are very welcome! 😃
Oh the backdrop looks wonderful!!! I’ve tried to steam my backdrop for my photography and it never works right lol.
I agree. I ended up ironing mine halfway through with a cloth between the iron and the backdrop. The steamer was taking forever. 😂😂
OMG don’t do this to me at work. I may get fired but amma watch this now🙊🙊
😂😂🤣. Don’t get fired!!! 😂🤣. Watch it on your break.
Too funny. She posts so early in the morning while we are at work. Cant get back on track now. Guess were all moving to Arizona with her and family. I 🤭
😂🤣🤣. You guys are hilarious. I will try to remember to post the next one in the afternoon which should be your evening.
@@MiriamsManner Girl, no worries. You do what you do. You just bring excitement and joy to our workday. At least I still work from home.
Ooh, nice! 😀
I so love your backdrop with your lights behind it.. If that is too complicated for some to do. Then they can go online and buy some navy blue curtains with the twinkling lights built into them. ( battery operated) and hang them up behind the village on a curtain rod. I have done that before too. You are do an amazing job on your videos.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! What a great suggestion, I didn’t even know some curtains come with built in lights. 😀
Just moved into our new house and am planning to setup a big Christnas village/North pole train layout and was trying to figure out a similar backdrop with stars...awesome solution..tks!!
Hey Sal, you are so welcome! Glad to help!
I LOVED the twinkling lights. A HUGE thank you for giving us the links to everything. That helps so much. I can't wait to see the next stage of your 2021 Christmas Village. I've never built a village before, but I want to start one this year. Your backdrop is killer.
Oh, thank you so much and you are very welcome for the links.
My goal is to release a video every week (or maybe more) with my progress.
Same! I actually have a nighttime scene backdrop, so I’m going to try and create something similar. It’ll be my first time too
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I Loved the video and you gave me some great ideas 💡 for my back drop this year!! Just placed an amazon order
Thanks so much, I’m glad you found it helpful. 😄
First off…. You are goals. I am obsessed with your videos and your village. I aspire to be you 😂 I am trying to step up the base of my village this year and do something similar to yours. I was wondering where you get your styrofoam?
Thank you so much Mary, that is so sweet of you to say.
I get my foam boards from lowes. They are insulation foam boards. I get the 1 1/2” but they have different thicknesses.
@@MiriamsManner Thanks a bunch!! 😊
You are welcome!
omg i love your villages ive stumbled upon your videos and im actually starting one as we speak .. looking forward seeing rest of the videos for tips .. because last year i did a halloween village and my realistic water was a total fail but now i seen your tips hopefully this years villages goes well
I am so glad you are enjoying the videos. If you go to my playlists, I have a playlist dedicated to everything Christmas village. There is a lot of good information in there for different types of builds.
thank you yes the videos been helping me throughout my build process i have already plastered my foam now im getting ready to paint .. im excited
Ooh, painting is one of my favorite parts, it’s so soothing for me. I can’t wait to see your finished product.
Hi, I love your village. Awesome. Where did you buy your backdrop. God bless you.
Thank you so much. I bought it off of Amazon. I’m pretty sure I put the link in the description box. 😁
They look really nice🥰🤗
That looks great!!!!....Where did you find that back drop and the lights?
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Thanks so much Michael, all the links are in the description box.
Hi Miriam just seen your TH-cam videos this year. I live in England and I was hoping you could tell me where I could source the fabric back drop you have used. Love your tutorials and your displays. Many thanks
Thank you so much Nigel! The link is in the description box or this backdrop. I bought it from Amazon.
I am a brand new subscriber to your videos. I LOVE this backdrop!!! Where did you get it?? Is it fabric?? Watching every video I can find👍😊
Thanks so much! The backdrop is from Amazon. You can find the link in the description box of this video. 😁
I’m planning on entering the contest. I think it will be super fun. And maybe you could do a video of all the entry’s just so everyone could see all the other villages. Just a thought. I’m super excited. 😊
Hello Lille,
I’m so glad to hear you will be entering. I will be releasing a video of all of the entries once the judges have decided. It will be great.
I hope you didn't hurt your back lifting that platform by yourself...Little Hercules, Hercules...etc Very well done Video, best I have seen setting up a Backdrop with adding Lighting!
Thanks so much!
😂🤣 No, I didn’t hurt my back at all. I usually lift those things by myself all the time. They are heavy though so it’s nice to have help.
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Thank you so much! 😁
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Thank you very much George! 😃
Hey loving the back drop were did you get it please I'm struggling to get one but that would be perfect my village has turned into a city lol I hadn't realised I had bought so much last year hope you and your family are well can't wait for your next video you get us all into the Christmas spirit .
Hello, thank you so very much. I got the backdrop and lights on Amazon. I put all the links in the description box for you.
😂🤣😂. That’s how I feel. I have so many new pieces from last year I have been racking my brain with my layout. I have changed it 3 times already.
Hi Miriam love your videos and I’m definitely planning on sending a video in for the contest. The twinkle lights that you posted isn’t working properly when I click on it just to give you a heads up. Thank you again and keep doing what you doing❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Ooh, I’m so excited to see your video. I just reposted the link for the twinkle lights, it should work now.
@@MiriamsManner I know this is an older post but I was wonde4ringwhat color and lengh for the lights. I really love it. Thank you Miriam
Hello, I posted the link for the lights in the description box of this video.
So, the link is for blue lights, is that what you used? I thought they might be white or clear. I just want to be sure I’m getting what you use because that’s the effect I want for mine. 🥰
I’m glad you put out this video today, I needed a boost of Christmas spirit! I started my village and I am starting to realize that all the big plans I had in my head are not going to fit on my platform. 😱 Do you make a detailed plan on paper before you start? I made a rough one, but it bit the dust already. 😅
😂🤣. I think we are all in the same boat this year. I have made 3 different plans on paper that I have discarded. I recently took out all my houses and are just moving things around until I get it right.
Hi Mariam!
So glad to see this video! I have been eyeing the exact same backdrop for my village! A question about the twinkling lights....do they stay cool to the touch? They look amazing behind the backdrop!!!! Thank you so much for the links to everything you used. I wish I could find a backdrop stand with just two crossbars. It appears Amazon only has triple or single. Did you find a double one in your searches? One more question....what about the sides of the backdrop stand? Is it just a matter of playing with the draping of the backdrop so the sides of the stand don't show or do you recommend something else? Again, thank you so much for this video! It answered so many of my questions about how to hang the backdrop!! Blessings to you and your family!
Hello Mary, I’m so glad you were able to see what it looks like since you want it too. There are a couple other people in our group that already have the same one too!
Yes, the lights stay cool to the touch. I left them on for 3 hours just to test it and they do.
When I did a broad google search, I did see one with 2 crossbars but I don’t think I saw one on Amazon.
I adjusted my stand to be slightly more narrow than my backdrop to hide the poles on the sides. I really want to put trees on both sides of the backdrop though. I will have to wait and see if I can fit it in my budget. 😂🤣
What size backdrop did you use? Believe it or not, I have the single bar stand in my garage. Ive had it for 5-6 years, sitting in its bag in the corner. I never knew what I was going to use it for......until now :)
That is awesome!! My backdrop is a 10’x10’. They have that exact same one in different sizes. I put the link for it in the description box of the video. 😁
If I used 2” foam board for the base, wouldn’t it hold the weight so I don’t need a wood base?
Hello, it would depend on the amount of buildings you have and what all you put in it. I personally wouldn’t take the chance. If you do, you should at least get the pink foam which is more dense and solid than the white insulation foam.
Hello,
I love your videos! Where did you get your styrofoam boards from? I'm having a hard time finding larger size ones.
Thank you so much! I get them from Lowe’s, I put a link below.
www.lowes.com/pd/Insulfoam-Common-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-1-R-7-7-Faced-Polystyrene-Garage-Door-Foam-Board-Insulation/3014190
@@MiriamsManner thank you very much!
You are welcome! 😀
I finally found local store that had the 2 inch foam insulation. Question do you peel the coating (clear & silver) off both sides and also is there an easier way. Its like trying to unravel saran wrap lol
😂🤣😂. Yes, I do peel it off of both sides. And no, I haven’t found N easier way to do. If you do, let me know! 😃
@@MiriamsManner k i'll keep researching. btw, i got my backdrop and twinkle lights done today so at least I got something accomplished. I dont know how to share photo or video on here to comments, but I will email you some soon. thank you so much for all your help. I don't think I wouldve been brave enough to do a village without your help this year
Ah, that’s fantastic you got your backdrop up already! I don’t think there is a way to share photos to TH-cam but you can email me or send me pics on Instagram. My handle is miriamsmanner. I look forward to seeing them.
I’m so glad to be able to help you with your village this year, I’m glad you took the plunge! 😃
@@MiriamsManner I think I found the best way at least for me, heating it with hair dryer and go slow but its peeling off like butter. Im not on instagram but will try to email you. needless to say its a mess right now but im soooo excited. love the twinkling lights
Can you tell us where you bought the stand and the back drop?
Hello Rose,
The links for everything are in the description box. 😃
Hi Miriam!
Hi Tracey! 😃
Loved the video gave me an idea for my background
Thanks, glad to help! 😁
Can you use Yesso instead of Plaster?
Hello Yvette, I have never worked with that product. If it has a consistency and hardens like plaster, I’m sure you could use it.
Any tips for a backdrop for those of us who use a wooden ladder with shelves added?
You can get a smaller backdrop and glue it to a large piece of cardboard. Then staple gun the cardboard to the back shelf.
If you are artistic, you could also try your hand at painting your own backdrop behind the shelves. Trees can be really easy to paint.
Not sure how old you are and if you remember a painter named Bob Ross. I LOVED watching him when I was a child and you can find his videos on TH-cam.
He makes painting trees easy.
Thanks!