Merry Miniature
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 Hallmark BUNNY Merry Miniatures Red Hat Gift Bringers 1991 Christmas $6.35 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1995 HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURE KOALA HEART NEW MINT $3.95 Time Remaining: 14d 18h 15m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 Hallmark 1993 GHOST TOMBSTONE 1994 PUMPKIN w HAT Merry Miniatures Halloween lot $12.71 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Hallmark 1997 SANTA CAMERON ON SLED Cat Kitten Merry Miniature Christmas lot $11.80 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 HALLMARK PILGRIM MOUSE Thanksgiving Merry Miniatures Girl Basket cranberries $9.99 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Hallmark 1992 COW PIG Barnyard Everyday Fall Merry Miniature $9.08 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Bluebird on LIBERTY BELL Hallmark patriotic MERRY MINIATURE 4th of JULY $3.95 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 31m Buy It Now for only: $3.95 |
 Hallmark 1995 BEAR MOUSE BUNNY CAROLER Merry Miniature Christmas lot of 3 $18.17 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Hallmark 1988 ELF w GIFT 1991 SANTA Merry Miniatures Christmas lot of 2 $8.17 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 HALLMARK GROUNDHOG w ROSE Valentine Merry Miniatures Everyday 1994 1995 $9.99 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Hallmark 1995 COTTAGE and STYLISH RABBIT Merry Miniature Easter Bunny MM $10.90 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 1982 Hallmark SANTA CLAUS w gift CHRISTMAS Merry MINIATURE w gold sticker $5.95 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 31m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 Hallmark 1988 NATIVITY LAMBS DONKEY Merry Miniatures Christmas lot of 2 $12.71 Time Remaining: 32m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Hallmark 1995 ST BERNARD Merry Miniature Valentine Heart $7.08 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $7.79 |
 Hallmark 1995 TURKEY Merry Miniature Pilgrim Thanksgiving $9.08 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Hallmark 1996 HAUNTED HOUSE Merry Miniature Halloween 1995 $8.17 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Hallmark 1992 PEANUT MOUSE 1993 FOX Snowball Merry Miniatures Christmas lot $9.49 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $10.49 |
 Hallmark Two Merry Miniatures Easter Boy Lamb Girl Lamb MINT $8.95 Time Remaining: 12d 5h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.95 |
 Hallmark 1991 COOKIE SANTA ELF REINDEER Merry Miniatures Christmas lot $18.08 Time Remaining: 38m Buy It Now for only: $19.89 |
 Hallmark 1995 SANTA WAVING BEAVER with CAR Merry Miniature Christmas lot $9.99 Time Remaining: 42m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Hallmark 1995 CAMERON Cat Kitten Merry Miniature Thanksgiving Pilgrim $7.25 Time Remaining: 42m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Hallmark ALICE IN WONDERLAND Merry Miniatures Set 5 $5.99 Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 1982 Mouse with Shamrock HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURE St Patricks Day IRISH $7.95 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 20m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Hallmark NOAHS ARK MERRY MINIATURE SET 5 Bible Story Figurines $5.99 Time Remaining: 1h 38m |
 Hallmark SHADOW BOX MEMORY TREE 27 Hooks for Miniature Ornaments wood display $19.99 Time Remaining: 2h 35m |
 HMK Merry Miniature 1986 PANDA Bears Valentine $2.99 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 HALLMARK Merry Miniature 1985 Easter Flocked Lamb $4.75 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 Hallmark Merry Miniature 1990 Thanksgiving Turkey $4.75 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $4.75 |
 HALLMARK Merry Miniature 1984 Duck in Bonnet $5.75 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 1997 happy birthday clown hallmark merry miniature $0.99 Time Remaining: 7h 20m |
 NEW HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURES EASTER 1984 FLOCKED LAMB LAYING DOWN $2.99 Time Remaining: 8h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 HALLMARK CHRISTMAS CARDINAL BIRD W HAT MERRY MINIATURE EXC $8.00 Time Remaining: 8h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 1998 HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURES MICKEY MOUSE EXPRESS DISNEY TRAIN CAKE TOPPERS $14.99 Time Remaining: 8h 57m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Hallmark Halloween Merry Miniatures Mummy 1991 Rabbit $6.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 51m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Merry Miniature LOT by Hallmark $8.99 Time Remaining: 10h 2m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Hallmark Mini Merry Miniatures Nativity Stable 1988 New in Box QFM158 4 $4.99 Time Remaining: 10h 4m |
 1993 Summer Hallmark Merry Miniature Pig IN Blanket With Seal $6.99 Time Remaining: 10h 4m |
 1993 Summer Hallmark Merry Miniature Hippo In Inner Tube With Seal $5.00 Time Remaining: 10h 4m |
 Statue of Liberty HALLMARK 4th of JULY Merry Miniature USA LIBBY CROWN 2000 $7.95 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Mary Had a Little Lamb $4.00 Time Remaining: 10h 15m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Lot of 4 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Early 1990s $3.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2m |
 Lot of 4 1990 Vintage Set EASTER Hallmark MERRY MINIATURES With Price Tags $11.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 29m |
 Hallmark 1999 Merry Grinch mas MINIATURE NO BOX $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 48m |
 1993 HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURE BEAR BAT NEW w GOLD STICKER FREE SHIPPING $4.99 Time Remaining: 9d 45m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Lot of THIRTEEN 13 Different Hallmark Merry Miniatures really cute ones $10.60 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 52m |
 Lot of TWO 2 Early CHRISTMAS Merry Miniatures Santa and a Snowman Lot $7.50 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 53m |
 4 piece 1988 90 CHRISTMAS CANDY TRAIN Merry Miniature Lot $9.50 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 55m |
 1986 topps traded 198687 fleer update 1987 donruss the rookies lot of 4 $36.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 31m |
 Stockam Crystal hermit crab in a sea shell 4 inches long 2 1 2 inches tall $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 44m |
 Display Case for Just the Right Shoe Merry Miniatures and more CDSC13 CHE $119.95 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 1m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 Lot of 3 Vintage 1991 Christmas Hallmark MERRY MINIATURES Kitten + Puppy + Pig $15.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 56m |
 VINTAGE HALLMARK 1976 MERRY MINIATURE SANTA W CAT NR $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 13m |
 Hallmark 1987 and 1991 Graduation Merry Miniatures $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 29m |
 1994 Summer Hallmark Merry Miniature Pail Of Seashells With Seal $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 34m |
 Hallmark MINT IN PAPER 1982 RIGID Tumbling Santa Merry Miniature Hard to Find $49.50 Time Remaining: 7d 49m Buy It Now for only: $49.50 |
 Hallmark Keepsake Miniature Madame Alexander Collection Fire Fighter Wendy 1997 $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 2m |
 Hallmark Keepsake Miniature Madame Alexander Collection Mop Top Wendy 1996 $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 2m |
 Hallmark Keepsake Miniature Madame Alexander CollectionMop Top Billy 1996 $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 2m |
 Hallmark Keepsake Miniature Madame Alexander Collection Little Red Riding Hood $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 2m |
 Hallmark Merry Miniature 1991 Aerobic Workout Bunny $2.35 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $2.35 |
 1988 train engine hallmark merry mimiature $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 8m |
 RARE 1989 HALLMARK SET OF 3 MERRY MINIATURES ON WHEELS MADE FOR BURGER KING MIP $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 29m |
 HALLMARK Merry Miniature 76 Betsey Clark with Star $24.75 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 29m Buy It Now for only: $27.75 |
 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Everyday Skunk 1992 $2.35 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 31m |
 Lot of 7 Hallmark Merry Miniatures Easter 1991 1994 $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 5m |
 1992 Statue of Liberty HALLMARK 4th of JULY Merry Miniature USA Independence Day $7.95 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 35m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 HALLMARK MERRY MINIATURE CUPID CAMERON 1996 $3.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 13m |
 1989 Thanksgiving Miniature Baby Girl Baby Boy Bear $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 20m |
 HALLMARK VALENTINE MOUSE $10.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 WINNIE THE POOH MERRY MINIATRES $10.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Hallmark DISNEY Mickey Mouse Express TRAIN LOT 5 Set $13.95 Time Remaining: 12d 23h 29m Buy It Now for only: $13.95 |
 VALENTINE Merry Miniatures $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 37m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 LOT 3 HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT COLLECTORS GUIDES 4th ed 20 YR 25 ANNIV $39.99 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 20m |
 1994 Summer Hallmark Merry Miniature Racoon With Starfish Seal $11.99 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 19m |
 1990 Summer Hallmark Merry Miniature Mouse In Inner be NO Seal $4.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 19m |
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Christmas Villages – 5 Easy Fixes for Creating a Magical Village Window Display
There are several ways to display your miniature harvest or Christmas village from a window during the holiday season. Regardless of whether you plan on using a garden style, bay, or simply a flat window, by following one or more of these time tested suggestions, you will bring a magical quality to the miniature village you seek to bring to life.
Envy and admiration are two words that come to mind when my eyes catch sight of a home during the holidays with a window or two put to good decorating use for all to see. Envy for the fact that I do not have an adequate window space to use as they do, and admiration for making good use of it with a festive display.
When planning out a window style village display, one of the first things to decide is whether or not you want to block the view of the rest of the room behind the display with some type of backdrop. This can be accomplished easily in the case of garden style windows whereby the homeowner is able to use curtains or blinds already in place to shield the view inside. Lighter shaded curtains are great for a daytime effect, while darker curtains are perfect for twilight or nighttime effects. You may want to consider purchasing inexpensive black material or felt to hang in front of lighter colored curtains if you prefer a night time effect. Or light colored material over dark curtains if you prefer a daylight scene. What makes garden style windows so perfect is the open base area that makes it so much easier to build and terrace your display.
Since standard windows are flush with the wall and normally do not have a deep base area like garden windows, it is a little more difficult to create a backdrop, but not impossible. You would need to create a framed enclosure to fit around the table you push up against the window. Inside the back of that framework is where you would hang your backdrop of choice. We will save building an enclosure for another article. To be perfectly honest, most villagers with standard windows will decide to forego the backdrop for an open display look. Why? Simply because their village display, although magical in appearance from the outside, will be less pleasant to look at from behind with an enclosure.
We will focus on the essential elements of a ‘magical display’, and will save discussing the types of displays for another article to follow. Here are a few uncommon, yet easy display techniques that more villagers should consider for a more interesting display that will knock viewers socks off:
Terracing: Anyone who has seen our professional displays will notice right away that we are able to achieve focus on individual vignettes within our displays by terracing. Simply stated, place groupings of buildings, accessories and characters at different levels within your display. You will be able to draw the focus of the viewer to each individual vignette which tells its own story within the larger village display. The easiest method is to stack books under your vignette to achieve the desired height of each grouping. Be sure to mask the presence of the books with artificial snow, shrubs, and trees.
Building Direction: I have gazed upon thousands of village displays in my time, and as a designer, nothing disappoints me more than seeing building after building lined up in a display all facing the same direction. Of course, the villager’s aim is to show off each piece towards the front of the display for all to see. My immediate question though is, “How does that make your display stand out from Village B, Village C, and so on?” The answer should be obvious, it does not. More than 90% of all villages I see look like they were propped up quickly and plugged in just it time for the Christmas party to start. No thought given to making the display more visually appealing to the viewer. Try facing stores, and other buildings towards each other for a downtown main street type of effect, where the viewer finds themselves gazing down the center of town and can more easily imagine themselves shuffling in and out of stores in the town. The sides of the buildings will be pointed towards the front of the display, but the viewer is still able to see one side plus the front of each building.
Clutter: To be direct, get rid of it. There is absolutely no reason to display every village piece you own unless you have decided to sell your collection. This is especially true in smaller display spaces. Free up some space around your village pieces to create a more appealing and less confusing display. The last thing you will want to see happen is watching viewers of your prized display walk away quickly because of a confused and chaotic village arrangement.
Less Snow: Yes, you heard me right. “But Stephen, how will my village look Christmasy if I do not add a lot of snow?” you sadly ask. The answer lies in the technique. Try sprinkling a little less snow, whether in the form of snowflakes or snowflurries, and add an earthtone turf effect such as a road or pathway. You can use sand, model train ballast, small gravel, or a combination of any of these. It is easy, very inexpensive, and will give your village a unique appearance well worth showing off.
Foliage: Add some home made landscaping features along with your store bought miniature trees to give a vivid and realistic life to your display that will mimic the real life size thing itself. Try using Spanish moss used for plant arrangements as small shrubs here and there. Or find leafless twigs from trees to represent wintry bare trees and mix them among your evergreen pine trees.
Take a little more time to plan out your display, and try at least one of these village display techniques for a more vivid, interesting, and memorable Harvest or Christmas village. Your viewers will linger longer, and your pride in t he outcome will soar from the time spent on your arrangement.
Merry Christmas!
About the Author
Stephen Baird is an author, villagescape artisan, and founder-owner of the popular and well respected Christmas display firm Village Fantasies, designers of animated and life like Harvest and Christmas villages for commercial clients. If you are a business that would like to attract more foot traffic during the holidays, or you would just love to enjoy the artisan work of Stephen, please visit our site.