Hey Rach, I can’t begin to say thank you enough for such a lovely compliment. I just focus on first, being a proper representation of Jesus and 2nd being authentic to the way He made me. I try not to over complicate everything else. 😁
It is so fun to watch you build on one level! I used 6 4'x4' one inch slabs of styrofoam this year and getting them to fit seamlessly was a exercise in futiity! Especially whem the tables are back to back in two different rooms. Not to mention trying to wire everything. But it's DONE. I asked my hubby what he thought and the first words out of his mouth were : "Where the heck are you going to store this stuff?" So much for my #1 fan. Now I've just got to find someone to video it for me. My hands are too shaky. I'm really looking forward to your B&B!!
Hey Shirley! Yes, my village is not going to be as elevated as it was last year. I think the tallest level will be 8 inches in the whole village. Your hubby sounds like Dewan. 😂🤣😂. He says the exact same thing to me all the time. I am looking forward to seeing your whole village.
Hi Miriam, Thank you for all your ideas - I've just bought my first 3 lemax building for my village. I'm amazed by them and cannot stop looking at them. I love all your ideas and I really look forward to your content. Thank you so much for everything!
Hi Miriam. I'm so glad I came across your channel. I was doing a search for Christmas villages and saw your channel. I started watching your videos and fell in love with your work. I'm so inspired!! I started doing villages way back in the 70's but my houses were tiny cardboard houses. I really had no idea there was Lemax and Dept 56 until in the 80's. I stopped doing my village at one point but last year I decided to start putting my village together again for Christmas. My village was pretty plain. I had one mountain that I bought many years ago but I'm wanting to make some since I've seen your videos. I did take pictures of my village to show my sisters. I wouldn't mind showing it to you even though it's not as elaborate or pretty as yours. I bought picks from dollar tree and walmart to make trees and shrubs for my village for this year. I'm hoping to be able to make mountains and waterfalls for my village for next year. This year will have to be plain again. Thank you for making these videos!!
Hello Roni, I’m so glad you found my channel too. Wow, you have been villaging as long as I have been alive, that is amazing!! 😁. I would love to see your village. You can email me at miriamsmanner@gmail.com
Great video today with as always, helpful instructions on the basic layouts of your village. I love your Cana Lillies they are looking so good right now. You are right it has been very cold here in Arizona more excuses to stay warm inside and village craft 2 villages to complete so much fun this time of year
Hi Miriam. What a great video. Part one has several details that I needed to see. My carving skills still suck. It's nice of you to share how to properly do it. I also liked how you showed how you were planning on laying the sidewalk next to the yard. Last year I glued everything down and didn't actually go by a sketch first and by the time I got to putting my houses down, I ended up tearing up things that were already dry and having to replace some of the Styrofoam areas. I'm still at beginner level and being able to have access to help, from you, mean a lot and makes a huge difference to me. Also, your plants look great. We can clearly see that they are definitely not little babies anymore. They have grown so much. Well thanks for sharing with us again sis. That park still looks amazing. Stay blessed 😘👍💕💕
Hey Sis, thanks so much! I’m so glad the details in this video helps. Sometimes I film and forget to capture even the details of cutting. I’m going to try to get better about adding those things. I know right!! My garden has exploded and I am so in love with it. I can see it from my living room couch and enjoy it everyday. I can’t wait to get everything else planted.
Thanks, Twinkey, now I don't feel so bad. This Is my first year actually carving my own platforms too. I can't begin to tell you the things I've done wrong! LOL. I didn't sketch either. I made a huge piece that wouldn't even fit in my village, so after having it all complete, I had to cut into it to make it smaller. And that's only one example. 🤣😂
@@deesarge9531 HI Dee. Honey I have learned from some of my mistakes while villaging. I also learned a lot from Miriam's videos and other villagers. But I must say that the most important thing out of it all that I have learned is to never give up. You got this. I know the struggle is real as a beginner but keep going. I'm only on my 2nd village and I still have a lot to learn. I consider myself as still being a beginner. We can do this Dee. Good luck and stay blessed 😘👍💕💕
@@twinkeyg.6353 Oh no, I'm not quitting for sure, but it took me months to do this. At least it kept me off Facebook and out of trouble. Lol. I'm in agreement with you. We can do this... with Miriam!
I love watching your creative process as you're building! I enjoy this part as well but I have to remind myself to slow down and not cut corners to get to the really fun part 😅
Hi Miriam, this looks awesome, love the way both scenes connect, beautiful transition. It shows what a lot of planning can do even if you change it a bit as you move along.
Hey Veronica, I’m so sorry about the anticipation. I’m really not doing it on purpose. 😂🤣. It’s hard being a one woman show having to do it all. I will get the rest of it out as soon as time permits. 😁
Hey Rebecca, if your like me it’s because life happened. 😂🤣. I have had so many unforeseen circumstances come up that I am way behind the time frame I wanted to finish. Hopefully I will be finished up in a few more days.
Seems like I've been waiting forever to see how you're going to do your bed and breakfast. Now at least I have an idea of what the surroundings will look like. It's going to be gorgeous as always! I've learned so much from you, but not that I can do it all. LOL. You always make everything look so easy, but your tips and tutorials definitely help. It appears your park will be a level down from the neighborhood, right? It's going to be beautiful. And I can't believe how tall your plants grew!! Love it!!
Hey Dee, thanks so much! I actually just finished my bed and breakfast yesterday and it is awesome!! I can’t wait to get all these videos out for you all to see. Yes, the park is a small level down from the neighborhood. I know right, the plants have gotten huge, I am so happy with them. 😁
@@MiriamsManner The plants are a result of a lot of TLC. Did you know they would grow so tall? I can't wait to see your B&B. Will that video be next? I wish you lived closer. Then I wouldn't have to wait. Lol
Hi Miriam. I didn't know you loved jigsaw puzzles. That's certainly what your village reminds me of. I love how you're making each piece fit perfectly together with the one next to it. Once everthing is completed no one will know it was originally three separate builds. I did want to know about your sidewalks. Did you tell us how you made them?? Perhaps I dozed off or just forgot. Old age and all. Though I don't have an AARP card, but probably could get one HA! FYI. you do realize that Christmas is only 6 weeks away from tomorrow (Sunday). Just a little friendly reminder. Also I hope you are resting tomorrow!! I'll be watching. As always, wishing all the best to you and yours.
Hey Lloyd, I know you are joking but I actually LOVE jigsaw puzzles. I do at least 3 each year. I usually buy one for Christmas too and the whole family does it together. I know, I am so excited for this years village. I feel like it has such a different vibe from my other villages. I will actually be releasing the video for the sidewalks next week. It will be a members video. Please tell Mama Margaret I said hello. God bless you.
Hi Miriam A tip I learn by trail and error is, I stopped gluing to the edges because I was cutting it away which left unglued in middle and it separated.
Miriam, is your white foam on top of a drywall board( silver lining) that you drilled through and all placed on top od saw horses vs table? Can't wait to see the finished layout. I can see your vision, wow, loving it.
Hey Michelle, my white foam board is on top of a particle board. I drilled the foam first and then the wood. I just didn’t show myself cutting the wood.
Hello Hope, thanks so much! I have sold almost every piece on my Etsy page except for 2 pieces. I do have one or two older ones that I think I want to part with. If you email me, I can send you pick. miriamsmanner@gmail.com
Miriam, thank you for the recommendation for HWFF foam fusion. It works great with less substance needed. Your outdoor garden area looks amazingly beautiful and such growth in so little time. You are always 2-3 steps ahead in your planning stages before you start cutting up the Styrofoam. I am always catching my mistakes after the fact, and must redo...especially hiding the electric cords. One question regarding our next LiveStream for November. Is the time of 4pm mountain standard time? Enjoy the video .
Hey Robin, thanks so much. I really do try to think of all those things up front but sometimes I forget too. Especially if I get excited. That’s why I always try to work off of a sketch so I can see holes, pathways, etc.
Hello Miriam, how do you cut holes in a 2" styrofoam base? Also, is 2" styrofoam base good enough thickness for snow village base? Thanks for all your assistance.
Hello, I use a drill bit attachment to cut my holes. 2” is plenty thick. I use 1 1/2” on top of my plywood board. I would definitely put something underneath the board though.
The steps or stairs, I’m so not getting it ! I can’t seem to how to do it! Do you have a tutorial video on how to the stairs case? I had to do it on by block by block , how do I send you a photo of very first built village? Please advise! Thank you
Hello Lucita, I will be doing a video soon on stairs but I don’t have one specifically yet. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on stairs lately so I will try to do a video sooner than later.
Hello Felicia, I do keep and store my favorites but I also sell a lot of my bases from year to year. I did do a video on how I store them, I will send you the link.
Here is a link. www.lowes.com/pd/Common-1-5-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-1-4375-in-x-3-875-ft-x-7-875-ft-R-Expanded-Polystyrene-Foam-Board-Insulation/3362408
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Hi Miriam you keep blowing away with you talent. Your neighborhood build is amazing
Thanks so much! 😀
Thanks Mirian to share with us all your tips. You are awesome ❤
You are very welcome!
"One day I will be like Miriam", LOL. You provide such a wonderful example, as a person, and talented DIY'er.
Hey Rach, I can’t begin to say thank you enough for such a lovely compliment. I just focus on first, being a proper representation of Jesus and 2nd being authentic to the way He made me. I try not to over complicate everything else. 😁
It is so fun to watch you build on one level! I used 6 4'x4' one inch slabs of styrofoam this year and getting them to fit seamlessly was a exercise in futiity! Especially whem the tables are back to back in two different rooms. Not to mention trying to wire everything. But it's DONE. I asked my hubby what he thought and the first words out of his mouth were : "Where the heck are you going to store this stuff?" So much for my #1 fan. Now I've just got to find someone to video it for me. My hands are too shaky. I'm really looking forward to your B&B!!
Hey Shirley! Yes, my village is not going to be as elevated as it was last year. I think the tallest level will be 8 inches in the whole village.
Your hubby sounds like Dewan. 😂🤣😂. He says the exact same thing to me all the time.
I am looking forward to seeing your whole village.
Hi Miriam,
Thank you for all your ideas - I've just bought my first 3 lemax building for my village. I'm amazed by them and cannot stop looking at them. I love all your ideas and I really look forward to your content. Thank you so much for everything!
Thank you so o much and You are so very welcome Amy! 😁
Hi Miriam. I'm so glad I came across your channel. I was doing a search for Christmas villages and saw your channel. I started watching your videos and fell in love with your work. I'm so inspired!! I started doing villages way back in the 70's but my houses were tiny cardboard houses. I really had no idea there was Lemax and Dept 56 until in the 80's. I stopped doing my village at one point but last year I decided to start putting my village together again for Christmas. My village was pretty plain. I had one mountain that I bought many years ago but I'm wanting to make some since I've seen your videos. I did take pictures of my village to show my sisters. I wouldn't mind showing it to you even though it's not as elaborate or pretty as yours. I bought picks from dollar tree and walmart to make trees and shrubs for my village for this year. I'm hoping to be able to make mountains and waterfalls for my village for next year. This year will have to be plain again. Thank you for making these videos!!
Hello Roni, I’m so glad you found my channel too. Wow, you have been villaging as long as I have been alive, that is amazing!! 😁. I would love to see your village. You can email me at miriamsmanner@gmail.com
Great video today with as always, helpful instructions on the basic layouts of your village. I love your Cana Lillies they are looking so good right now. You are right it has been very cold here in Arizona more excuses to stay warm inside and village craft 2 villages to complete so much fun this time of year
Hey Sandy, thanks so much. It has been unusually cold lately. I’m thankful all my flowers are hanging tough in the weather.
Hi Miriam. What a great video. Part one has several details that I needed to see. My carving skills still suck. It's nice of you to share how to properly do it. I also liked how you showed how you were planning on laying the sidewalk next to the yard. Last year I glued everything down and didn't actually go by a sketch first and by the time I got to putting my houses down, I ended up tearing up things that were already dry and having to replace some of the Styrofoam areas. I'm still at beginner level and being able to have access to help, from you, mean a lot and makes a huge difference to me. Also, your plants look great. We can clearly see that they are definitely not little babies anymore. They have grown so much. Well thanks for sharing with us again sis. That park still looks amazing. Stay blessed 😘👍💕💕
Hey Sis, thanks so much! I’m so glad the details in this video helps. Sometimes I film and forget to capture even the details of cutting. I’m going to try to get better about adding those things.
I know right!! My garden has exploded and I am so in love with it. I can see it from my living room couch and enjoy it everyday. I can’t wait to get everything else planted.
Thanks, Twinkey, now I don't feel so bad. This Is my first year actually carving my own platforms too. I can't begin to tell you the things I've done wrong! LOL. I didn't sketch either. I made a huge piece that wouldn't even fit in my village, so after having it all complete, I had to cut into it to make it smaller. And that's only one example. 🤣😂
@@deesarge9531 HI Dee. Honey I have learned from some of my mistakes while villaging. I also learned a lot from Miriam's videos and other villagers. But I must say that the most important thing out of it all that I have learned is to never give up. You got this. I know the struggle is real as a beginner but keep going. I'm only on my 2nd village and I still have a lot to learn. I consider myself as still being a beginner. We can do this Dee. Good luck and stay blessed 😘👍💕💕
@@twinkeyg.6353 Oh no, I'm not quitting for sure, but it took me months to do this. At least it kept me off Facebook and out of trouble. Lol. I'm in agreement with you. We can do this... with Miriam!
Hello Miriam
Contest submission dates 11/15 - 12/1/2022. Thanks
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I love watching your creative process as you're building!
I enjoy this part as well but I have to remind myself to slow down and not cut corners to get to the really fun part 😅
I do the same thing sometimes Monica! 😂🤣. I have to slow myself down quite a bit.
Hi Miriam, this looks awesome, love the way both scenes connect, beautiful transition. It shows what a lot of planning can do even if you change it a bit as you move along.
Thanks so much! 😁
i just wanna see the whole village .. 😂 i cant wait for the full village the anticipation is killing me 😂😂😂😩😩
Hey Veronica, I’m so sorry about the anticipation. I’m really not doing it on purpose. 😂🤣. It’s hard being a one woman show having to do it all. I will get the rest of it out as soon as time permits. 😁
@@MiriamsManner lol i love it thou its part of process what make every reveal exciting and rewarding .. i will gain some patience lol
😂🤣😂
I really like seeing the behind the secens prep. Makes everything more clear. I'm super behind, not sure what happened!
Hey Rebecca, if your like me it’s because life happened. 😂🤣.
I have had so many unforeseen circumstances come up that I am way behind the time frame I wanted to finish. Hopefully I will be finished up in a few more days.
Seems like I've been waiting forever to see how you're going to do your bed and breakfast. Now at least I have an idea of what the surroundings will look like. It's going to be gorgeous as always! I've learned so much from you, but not that I can do it all. LOL. You always make everything look so easy, but your tips and tutorials definitely help. It appears your park will be a level down from the neighborhood, right? It's going to be beautiful. And I can't believe how tall your plants grew!! Love it!!
Hey Dee, thanks so much! I actually just finished my bed and breakfast yesterday and it is awesome!! I can’t wait to get all these videos out for you all to see.
Yes, the park is a small level down from the neighborhood.
I know right, the plants have gotten huge, I am so happy with them. 😁
@@MiriamsManner The plants are a result of a lot of TLC. Did you know they would grow so tall?
I can't wait to see your B&B. Will that video be next? I wish you lived closer. Then I wouldn't have to wait. Lol
Love it, okay now I need to touch up my small village edges lol
😂🤣😂. Glad that tip helped you but I hope it’s not creating more work. 😁
Beautiful thank you 🇨🇦
Thanks!
Beautiful flowers.
Thanks!
Hi Miriam. I didn't know you loved jigsaw puzzles. That's certainly what your village reminds me of. I love how you're making each piece fit perfectly together with the one next to it. Once everthing is completed no one will know it was originally three separate builds. I did want to know about your sidewalks. Did you tell us how you made them?? Perhaps I dozed off or just forgot. Old age and all. Though I don't have an AARP card, but probably could get one HA! FYI. you do realize that Christmas is only 6 weeks away from tomorrow (Sunday). Just a little friendly reminder. Also I hope you are resting tomorrow!! I'll be watching. As always, wishing all the best to you and yours.
Hey Lloyd, I know you are joking but I actually LOVE jigsaw puzzles. I do at least 3 each year. I usually buy one for Christmas too and the whole family does it together.
I know, I am so excited for this years village. I feel like it has such a different vibe from my other villages.
I will actually be releasing the video for the sidewalks next week. It will be a members video.
Please tell Mama Margaret I said hello. God bless you.
Thanks!
You are welcome!
Hi Miriam
A tip I learn by trail and error is, I stopped gluing to the edges because I was cutting it away which left unglued in middle and it separated.
Miriam, is your white foam on top of a drywall board( silver lining) that you drilled through and all placed on top od saw horses vs table?
Can't wait to see the finished layout. I can see your vision, wow, loving it.
Hey Michelle, my white foam board is on top of a particle board. I drilled the foam first and then the wood. I just didn’t show myself cutting the wood.
Yes!!!! So true. I usually glue about 1/4” back because I usually don’t cut deeper than that.
Hi Miriam, You're off to a beautiful start as usual, I noticed in the comments you sell the builds from previous years. Where do I go to purchase?
Hello Hope, thanks so much! I have sold almost every piece on my Etsy page except for 2 pieces. I do have one or two older ones that I think I want to part with. If you email me, I can send you pick.
miriamsmanner@gmail.com
Miriam, thank you for the recommendation for HWFF foam fusion. It works great with less substance needed. Your outdoor garden area looks amazingly beautiful and such growth in so little time. You are always 2-3 steps ahead in your planning stages before you start cutting up the Styrofoam. I am always catching my mistakes after the fact, and must redo...especially hiding the electric cords. One question regarding our next LiveStream for November. Is the time of 4pm mountain standard time? Enjoy the video .
Hey Robin, thanks so much. I really do try to think of all those things up front but sometimes I forget too. Especially if I get excited. That’s why I always try to work off of a sketch so I can see holes, pathways, etc.
I think I scheduled it for 2:00pm MST but I can’t remember. I will double check one I get to my computer.
What date is the livestream? I didn't see it in the community section
Okay, I just put a comment in the community page. It is scheduled for 11/26 @ 2:00pm MST.
I can’t wait to see how this turns out. This year’s build is coming along nicely. Do you keep and store all of your previous builds?
Hello, thanks so much! I try to sell everything that is not my favorite. Otherwise, I would have no room for anything. 😂🤣
Hello Miriam, how do you cut holes in a 2" styrofoam base? Also, is 2" styrofoam base good enough thickness for snow village base? Thanks for all your assistance.
Hello, I use a drill bit attachment to cut my holes. 2” is plenty thick. I use 1 1/2” on top of my plywood board.
I would definitely put something underneath the board though.
The steps or stairs, I’m so not getting it ! I can’t seem to how to do it! Do you have a tutorial video on how to the stairs case? I had to do it on by block by block , how do I send you a photo of very first built village? Please advise! Thank you
Hello Lucita, I will be doing a video soon on stairs but I don’t have one specifically yet. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on stairs lately so I will try to do a video sooner than later.
By the way, you can email me at miriamsmanner@gmail.com
Hi Miriam 😊 what’s your dimension on your neighborhood build?
Hello Lucita, it is about 3’x3’ L shape.
❤very 👍🏻🙏🏼🌷
Thank you!
Where did you get your sidewalks?
Hello, I made those sidewalks. I will be releasing a video on how to make them for my members.
what is the size of the build?
Do you save your styrofoam pieces each year and if so, how do you store them?
Hello Felicia, I do keep and store my favorites but I also sell a lot of my bases from year to year. I did do a video on how I store them, I will send you the link.
Tips for Storing Christmas Village Landscapes
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I messaged Hot Foam Factory about possibly helping me out after losing most of my village and foam in the Hurricane and they never responded. 😢
Hello Pollette, I am so sorry to hear you have been affected by the hurricanes. Did you actually speak to someone live?
Where do you get your styrofoam?
Here is a link.
www.lowes.com/pd/Common-1-5-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-1-4375-in-x-3-875-ft-x-7-875-ft-R-Expanded-Polystyrene-Foam-Board-Insulation/3362408
Hi Miriam
Lady B here. How did you make your sidewalks?
Hey you, i will be releasing a video on how to make those soon for the members.
m too scared to compete... >_
You should definitely still submit. It’s so much fun to see everyone’s villages.