It's so cold and windy right now that the snow is horizontal, but the weather is always perfect in the cardboard Christmas village. It's entirely possible that you're tired of me saying that this or that is my favorite thing, but cardboard Christmas houses? There's hardly anything I like better. (Which is just a different way of saying they're one of my favorites.)
Every piece in this scene came from a different sale. That's the beauty of vintage - it all works together. I was about to say the church is my favorite piece, because it's big as cardboard village pieces go, and in absolutely perfect condition. But I do love the Santa and deer. And I love the coral-colored house and the bottle-brush trees on its base, too. And my absolute favorite Christmas decoration ever (OK, one of them) is just out of view ...
This blue house came in the same set as the church - there were five or six big buildings, none of them with a bit of wear. They're on tables by windows, so on those rare occasions when the sun shines, they glow as if they have light inside.
Cozy little cottages in bright, bright colors.
A little brick house. I love that brick. I've been unable to find any paper with that print, so I'm going to attempt to make some with my scanner and printer. I'd like some for a project I'm working on.
Another brick house in a different location. That snowman makes me laugh every time I look at him.
Despite its broken windows, this is the favorite house.
It's got a carport and a tree, and you see that electrical cord?
The tree doesn't just light up. It blinks. It's enough to make me overlook my fear of vintage things with plugs.
they are adorable!
Posted by: Lady of the Mote | December 07, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Yeah, yeah vintage cardboard houses are (amongst) my favorites too. When I started searching what to do for Christmas this year I got inspired with card board houses, but since then, I see them everywhere in blogs (in the States). Of course I still have to begin making them and there aren't any cardboard houses for sale in the hobby shop here. Enough moaning. I think I can get the bricks paper here. I'll check it and you'll hear from me, ok? I love your decoration (it gets a bit boaring huh, me telling you all the time that I love your items, but I really do).
Posted by: LiLi M. | December 07, 2008 at 01:44 PM
The houses are WONDERFUL! Just beautiful! I love your blog!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | December 07, 2008 at 08:49 PM
That has got to be the SWEETEST most thoughtful gift EVER! Oh my gosh! I found an told tin star tree topper identical to the one we had growing up and gave it to my sister this weekend..she was overwhelemed with that littl rusty piece of nostalgia!
I love the little story you printed with the ornaments. I think the best gifts are exactly like this....not the silly jar of stale candy from the store.. but this is just SOOOO SWEET!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | December 07, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Ohhh, so pretty! Priscilla over at Casa Bella Chic has a link to making your own glitter houses!!
Posted by: Jenny | December 07, 2008 at 10:26 PM
such yumminess
last year i won a whole bunch of little houses on ebay...and they are still packed away. i was going to make cute little cake type stands each with a house....i suppose i should pull them out, eh?
i love that last ones tree
Posted by: susan | December 08, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Lucky you, to have so many of these charming village pieces. I've always really liked them too.
A friend of mine wanted some brick paper too, but couldn't find any, so she made her own, using a school pencil eraser. The old fashioned red one, that we all used as kids. She just cut it into the sizes of the bricks she wanted and used them as stamps that she painted. It turned out really well. I have seen brick paper before, but I think it may have been tissue paper, which photocopy well onto regular paper. It usually shows up this time of year, but I haven't noticed any this year. Maybe, you can find it where you are.
Posted by: Lena | December 08, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I absolutely adore that crazy snowman, he is so cute with his big clompy feet. That Christmas Twinkle Scene is simply wonderful. The tree is amazing, I've never seen anything like it before.
Posted by: Jane | December 09, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I am loving the box the blinking tree with the iffy vintage electrical cord! :) No more fires, please~
Posted by: Melony at Whimsy Daisy! | December 16, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Note to self:
Edit, Melony. Proofread before hitting post.
I love the box with the cool graphics. My post above makes no sense whatsoever.
Posted by: Melony at Whimsy Daisy! | December 16, 2008 at 11:30 AM