Thanks for that info, Lynne. Barbecue skewers glued to the back may help to strengthen the foam. For packing away, the glory could be placed on a round piece...
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Larry In Florida
lwlefty
Apr 25, 2013 9:17 pm
Bill, Thanks for featuring the photo of the 7.5" Kings On Camels in the 5" display. As far as I can tell, only 1 set has sold on eBay during the past 60 days....
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
Apr 26, 2013 4:43 pm
I've uploaded photos of a $2 flea market Holy Family group figure I have repainted. It has ITALY 28 on the bottom, 3 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches tall. I...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
Apr 27, 2013 2:09 pm
$2 for figures of that size is a good deal. The original painting of the eyes made them look half asleep. Your paint for the eyes could serve as a model for...
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Larry In Florida
lwlefty
Apr 27, 2013 10:40 pm
Lynne, I certainly agree with Bill's comments about the eyes. They, along with the transformation of the face, seem to bring an entirely new, fresh look to the...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
Apr 30, 2013 2:00 pm
Is that the original Baby Jesus figure that came with the set or did you replace it with a different baby? Bill...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
Apr 30, 2013 4:17 pm
I replaced it with the Baby Jesus figure from the set5 Inch Scale Holy Family - Set ( Crib Included ) by Fontanini Code: 51550 that I bought a few years ago....
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
Apr 30, 2013 5:07 pm
Thanks Larry, I'm glad you like it. I want to do a different scene this year, maybe place this Holy Family on a porch and have only my Wise Men and Angels. I...
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ChristmasMangerScenes...
May 1, 2013 5:56 pm
Purpose of CHRISTMAS MANGER SCENES group (Monthly reminder) 1. We share ideas for creating nativity buildings. 2. We share ideas for landscaping a nativity...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 2, 2013 2:06 am
The foam coolers sold at the Dollar Tree last year are available again for $1. They can be cut with ease with the utility knives from the Dollar Tree (3 for...
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moninasnaylor
May 2, 2013 2:23 pm
Hello Bill, I just ordered foam boards from the dollar tree and will pick it up Monday. It comes 25 boards in a case. I will check on the coolers too. I loved...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 2, 2013 3:27 pm
Yes, feel free to copy. No doubt, you'll add to anything you've already seen. At the time I first noticed those foam coolers here in Florida, Roe was buying...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
May 3, 2013 2:53 pm
I've uploaded photos of a repainted Fontanini angel holding a lamb that I found at a flea market. In my folder:...
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Larry In Florida
lwlefty
May 3, 2013 5:50 pm
Lynne, Congratulations! I believe your flea market find is the Fontanini Angel known as Candace. This was a limited edition Symbol Of Membership piece that was...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
May 4, 2013 3:37 pm
Thanks for the information, Larry. Â Lynne ________________________________ From: Larry In Florida <lleftwich1@...> To:...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 4, 2013 9:39 pm
Belara Beach is having a Spring sale. You can check the items and prices at: ONE DOLLAR ITEMS – http://www.belarabeach.com/OneDollar.html TWO DOLLAR ITEMS...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 9, 2013 7:00 am
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristmasMangerScenes/photos/album/595741569/pic/list The inspiration folder has reached 100 photos and drawings. Most have text...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
May 9, 2013 4:03 pm
Thank you for finding all those images, they really have given me lots of ideas. Â Lynne ________________________________ From: christmas_university...
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woodcrafter77
May 10, 2013 1:58 am
The artists who drew and painted the mid-East scenes probably didn't know their pictures would be used to inspire a different type of artists....
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 10, 2013 6:06 pm
I've been wanting to experiment with LED type lighting and the price variations are unreal. I got a 16 ft. strip of lights with plug-in unit online for $18....
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Monina Naylor
moninasnaylor
May 11, 2013 3:08 am
Hi Bill, Thanks for the info on the lighting supplies. Will check the sources soon. I was wondering if you have used the recharchable Tea Lights before? I'm...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
May 11, 2013 3:17 pm
I've uploaded photos of my musical angels with additional painted patterns to match my other angels. In folder:...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 11, 2013 3:59 pm
Hi Monina, No, I haven't used that type of tea lights but they could add a nice soft flickering glow to a display. For the last three years, my manger scenes...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 11, 2013 5:01 pm
Hi Lynne, I use a lot of the same brands of paint that you've been using. Have you ever used Anita's Acrylic Craft Paint? I got some of that brand at Hobby...
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Monina Naylor
moninasnaylor
May 12, 2013 3:39 am
Thanks Bill. Once again you have given me an idea. I will check the items you mentioned as well as the procedure. I will save the advise you have given me so...
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Lynne Ball
lynnebll068
May 14, 2013 6:20 pm
Hi Bill,  Yes, I have some bottles of Anita's too. The Craft Smart Acrylic paint by Plaid for Michaels Store has very little pigment. They are very cheap...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 16, 2013 7:25 pm
Hi Lynne, I haven't tried Michael's house brand, but when they stopped selling the Delta Ceramcoat, I figured it was to push their own brand and figured it...
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Dan
venturingonline
May 17, 2013 10:49 pm
So after futile negotiations with various Christmas event planners, I am still without a home for safe public viewing of my collection. So maybe it's time to...
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christmas_university
christmas_un...
May 18, 2013 4:01 pm
Hi Dan, Christmas event planners deal with Christmas decorations and Santa Claus. To them, a manger scene is a stable you put on a table and place some statues...
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woodcrafter77
May 19, 2013 5:22 pm
You already know how to make the art. You need an assistant for p.r. Work up a plan for a friend or family member to "sell" the idea of displaying your work....
