My village is the Christmas theme. I get fallen branches from my oak trees and for my bases I use either paper clay or DAS clay and make a mound and stick the twig in pull it out add glue and replace the twig. When it dries I paint mine white and then glue a washer to the bottom for weight. I also do that to my bottom of my Lemax street lights. If my twigs seem too small I add again either paper clay or DAS clay to the main trunk to make it thicker and stronger. Mine had lasted for years and add to them every year. I have enjoyed your videos and picked up some ideas. Thank you.
Hey Carl, just found your channel searching for fall trees. Although we don't do Halloween Villages, we do a Christmas Village every year. Our problem is we start in September setting it up and snow in September don't go with the fall decor. So we wanted to add some fall colors to the village until winter. We love the idea of using the bush gerbe that you did. Thanks for a great idea! I'm now subscribed to your channel.
Wow-your trees look WAY better than D56’s imo-ESPECIALLY if you can keep them from shedding. D56 notoriously skimps on the actual foliage and always makes me feel like I’m not getting the best autumn-tree-phenomenon of real life. Probably overthinking it…story of my life 2 thumbs and 8 paws way up!! 👍🏻👍🏻 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛ 🐾 🐾🐾🐾
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have had Christmas villages for years but just started Halloween this year with the Haunted Mansion set. I probably won’t get any bases done this year, but the trees I can do! I’m all about DIY and saving money. Accessories are so pricy. Looking forward to more videos.
If you have white birch tress in you neighborhood the pods on them , after they dried out look like little leaves when broken. But they make a mess done better outside LOL. Thank you for doing these great videos . Your instructions are very clear and to the point . Great mannerism.
Your trees are absolutely beautiful!!! Thank u so much for sharing, great idea :) As I was watching though I was curious if you’ve ever tried spritzing them lightly with a little spray paint (or using an air brush). I think the addition of a little green (or red) would add a bit of variety and be absolutely striking in your displays, giving that turning leaves vibe. Anyway, just a suggestion...I’m not sure it will work or if the paint can be controlled that easily...but please if you try it let us know. Another option could be simply using your spray adhesive and sprinkling on some of your sawdust flock. Btw, just found your channel this week and Im obsessed...I’m simply blown away with your work...I don’t have a village myself but this really makes me want to start collecting.
Great video, very informative! Came from the recommendation of Doug from Spooky Villages in his recent stream. Excited to see what is to come with your channel!
I love all of your ideas. I made some trees last year by using thin tree branches and fall leaves from Dollar Tree that I cut down to small leaves. I made the base with a combination of cardboard circles and lots of hot glue.
Hey Carl. Just want to say thank you for this great info. I'm glad you decided to start this channel as I really enjoy your content. Have you seen the antique bookstore this year from Lemax? It's really nice and might go good in a future display, maybe a town square.
Your tutorials have come at the perfect time for me. I just got my Hot Wire tools and supplies and I am ready to get started! You explain everything so well and go into detail which is helpful. I am sooo hoping you like to do Christmas villages as well!! (Hint, hint..) 😉
These videos are great Carl. Thank you so much for your videos and for helping us out with your ideas. Really enjoying them so far. Do you also do Christmas villages?
Not normally-we love Christmas too, but have just not been motivated to do much in the way of a village. I do have a couple Christmas pieces that I’ll be building vignettes for on the channel though!
Mostly in spare bedroom closets-one big walk-in keeps all of the foam platforms stacked against the wall. We’re also fortunate to have a lot of cabinet space that will store most pieces and trees, etc. Great question!
Thank you for sharing, your trees look very real. I have been looking for trees and the Dept 56 trees run from $10 to $15 each and not even new, on EBay and Market place. Have you done any winter trees? Again, thank you for showing us how to do them. Your video is very detailed and your explanations are very easy to follow
Thank you! I just bought some items for winter trees-I need to experiment a little and if all works, I’ll throw a quick tutorial together for those too!
Carl, I went out and purchased as many of these as I could find, but now that Trick-or-Treat Lane is down for the season, how did you find best to store them?
Hi again Carl, I have two questions about the trees-making process: 1. I went to my local hardware store for sawdust, and they pointed me to a package of pine shavings for small animals. Would that be ok to use? (As you can tell, I know nothing about sawdust or navigating hardware stores.) 2. I've been trying to spread out the branches of the trees, but they sometimes won't stay. Is there a trick to keeping them in position, without snapping off the little branches? Thank you for your time.
Howdy! I’m not sure about the pine shavings?? I suppose it would work as long as it’s as fine/small as sawdust-I doubt it would be though. If you visit a Lowe’s or a Home Depot and go to the lumber area, someone should be able to help you. They typically keep the sawdust from the big saw in a vacuum around that area. As far as the trees, no specific technique, just keep spreading them until you’re happy with the way they look.
@@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl Thanks so much for the quick response. I didn't think the pine shaving were quite right. :) I'll try the places that you suggested.
Thanks so much! I got 1” ones and that was an epic fail lol thanks for the response - love all that you do for us non creative people and sharing your ideas! Going to try the saw dust next! Cheers!
This technique is really cool. I use clay for the base of my trees and it looks just like yours. Both are really good techniques, foam or clay.
Yes-honestly I think the clay may be a better solution-the foam is not very weighted at the bottom!
@@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl absolutely agree it gives them a little bit of weight and they’re not so top-heavy air dry. Clay is fantastic to work with!
I’m so happy to have found your channel. These are beautiful, thanks for sharing
Glad you like them!
My village is the Christmas theme. I get fallen branches from my oak trees and for my bases I use either paper clay or DAS clay and make a mound and stick the twig in pull it out add glue and replace the twig. When it dries I paint mine white and then glue a washer to the bottom for weight. I also do that to my bottom of my Lemax street lights. If my twigs seem too small I add again either paper clay or DAS clay to the main trunk to make it thicker and stronger. Mine had lasted for years and add to them every year. I have enjoyed your videos and picked up some ideas. Thank you.
Awesome-great ideas! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!
Thank you for the instruction and inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Your videos are very informative I love the trees
Thank you so much!!
Love the trees Thanks for the ideas
Glad you like them!
Hey Carl, just found your channel searching for fall trees. Although we don't do Halloween Villages, we do a Christmas Village every year. Our problem is we start in September setting it up and snow in September don't go with the fall decor. So we wanted to add some fall colors to the village until winter. We love the idea of using the bush gerbe that you did. Thanks for a great idea! I'm now subscribed to your channel.
Awesome-glad you found the channel-hope you enjoy it!
I am so glad you decided to do this channel. I have already learned a lot and your scenes are so natural looking. Thank you!!!!
You are so welcome!
Wow-your trees look WAY better than D56’s imo-ESPECIALLY if you can keep them from shedding.
D56 notoriously skimps on the actual foliage and always makes me feel like I’m not getting the best autumn-tree-phenomenon of real life.
Probably overthinking it…story of my life
2 thumbs and 8 paws way up!!
👍🏻👍🏻 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛
🐾 🐾🐾🐾
Thank you-you can never have too many trees!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have had Christmas villages for years but just started Halloween this year with the Haunted Mansion set. I probably won’t get any bases done this year, but the trees I can do! I’m all about DIY and saving money. Accessories are so pricy. Looking forward to more videos.
Awesome and you’re welcome! Glad you found my channel!!
If you have white birch tress in you neighborhood the pods on them , after they dried out look like little leaves when broken. But they make a mess done better outside LOL. Thank you for doing these great videos . Your instructions are very clear and to the point . Great mannerism.
Awesome-great ideas!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!
Your trees are absolutely beautiful!!! Thank u so much for sharing, great idea :) As I was watching though I was curious if you’ve ever tried spritzing them lightly with a little spray paint (or using an air brush). I think the addition of a little green (or red) would add a bit of variety and be absolutely striking in your displays, giving that turning leaves vibe. Anyway, just a suggestion...I’m not sure it will work or if the paint can be controlled that easily...but please if you try it let us know.
Another option could be simply using your spray adhesive and sprinkling on some of your sawdust flock.
Btw, just found your channel this week and Im obsessed...I’m simply blown away with your work...I don’t have a village myself but this really makes me want to start collecting.
Awesome-so glad you found and are enjoying the channel! Great suggestion on the trees-I may try that at some point!!
Great video, very informative! Came from the recommendation of Doug from Spooky Villages in his recent stream. Excited to see what is to come with your channel!
Awesome…thanks for visiting! Been following Doug for a while now-awesome dude for sure!
Your villages are my favorite! I like the neatness and clean look. Can’t wait to make some trees.
Thank you so much!! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!!
Looks awesome!! You should be pleased. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Using this video for this season!!!! Thx u so much!!!!
You bet-glad to help!!
I love all of your ideas. I made some trees last year by using thin tree branches and fall leaves from Dollar Tree that I cut down to small leaves. I made the base with a combination of cardboard circles and lots of hot glue.
Awesome-that’s one thing I love about this hobby-all sorts of ways to get it done!!
Thanks for the video. I think your trees turned out great. I will be using your method for my trees.
Awesome-glad you liked them!!
These videos have been great! Very well done, and easy to follow :) Keep them coming!
Awesome! So glad you’re enjoying them!!
Yay Thanks so much Carl ! Can’t wait to see the pennywise and other videos :-) -
Hey Carl. Just want to say thank you for this great info. I'm glad you decided to start this channel as I really enjoy your content. Have you seen the antique bookstore this year from Lemax? It's really nice and might go good in a future display, maybe a town square.
Hey Brian! Thanks and glad you’re enjoying the channel! I have seen it, but like everything else this year, it seems hard to find!
Your tutorials have come at the perfect time for me. I just got my Hot Wire tools and supplies and I am ready to get started! You explain everything so well and go into detail which is helpful. I am sooo hoping you like to do Christmas villages as well!! (Hint, hint..) 😉
Haha…glad you’re enjoying the channel! I will likely do a few tutorials on Xmas as well!!
These videos are great Carl. Thank you so much for your videos and for helping us out with your ideas. Really enjoying them so far. Do you also do Christmas villages?
Welcome and glad you’re enjoying the channel. I do small vignettes for Christmas and will likely do a couple of tutorials on here with them as well!
@@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl looking forward to those as well!
Do you make Christmas village? Can’t wait for Pennywise vignette.
Not normally-we love Christmas too, but have just not been motivated to do much in the way of a village. I do have a couple Christmas pieces that I’ll be building vignettes for on the channel though!
Carl, How do you store your foam displays? Tree? ext. Love your DIY.
Mostly in spare bedroom closets-one big walk-in keeps all of the foam platforms stacked against the wall. We’re also fortunate to have a lot of cabinet space that will store most pieces and trees, etc. Great question!
Thank you for sharing, your trees look very real. I have been looking for trees and the Dept 56 trees run from $10 to $15 each and not even new, on EBay and Market place. Have you done any winter trees? Again, thank you for showing us how to do them. Your video is very detailed and your explanations are very easy to follow
Thank you! I just bought some items for winter trees-I need to experiment a little and if all works, I’ll throw a quick tutorial together for those too!
I subscribed to your channel so I will be watching your videos. Thank you.
Carl, I went out and purchased as many of these as I could find, but now that Trick-or-Treat Lane is down for the season, how did you find best to store them?
I store them in a cabinet above one of our hutches…not the greatest, but it works!
Hi again Carl, I have two questions about the trees-making process: 1. I went to my local hardware store for sawdust, and they pointed me to a package of pine shavings for small animals. Would that be ok to use? (As you can tell, I know nothing about sawdust or navigating hardware stores.) 2. I've been trying to spread out the branches of the trees, but they sometimes won't stay. Is there a trick to keeping them in position, without snapping off the little branches? Thank you for your time.
Howdy! I’m not sure about the pine shavings?? I suppose it would work as long as it’s as fine/small as sawdust-I doubt it would be though. If you visit a Lowe’s or a Home Depot and go to the lumber area, someone should be able to help you. They typically keep the sawdust from the big saw in a vacuum around that area. As far as the trees, no specific technique, just keep spreading them until you’re happy with the way they look.
@@HalloweenVillagesbyCarl Thanks so much for the quick response. I didn't think the pine shaving were quite right. :) I'll try the places that you suggested.
What kind of Dremel head did you use?
In this particular video, it was just the round sanding tube on the Dremel.
What size wood disc, 1.5"?
Thanks
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What size disc’s did you use?
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Thanks so much! I got 1” ones and that was an epic fail lol thanks for the response - love all that you do for us non creative people and sharing your ideas! Going to try the saw dust next! Cheers!
Haha…glad you’re enjoying the channel!!
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Awesome!! War Eagle to you as well!!!