This amazing village was started in 1976 with 4 of the original Dept. 56 Snow Village houses. Since then it has grown to almost 100 buildings with a one-of-a-kind ski lift, ice skating rink, ice sculpture garden, real smoking chimneys, and a starry backdrop (all hand made by her son-in-law).
Glad you like it. The backdrop is fashioned from (4) 4' x 8' sections connected together to form one large panel. The entire frame is covered with black nylon fabric stretched like over the frame like a canvas and held in place with clips along the outside edges. Individual lights shine through small holes drilled in the face of each frame. Each 4 x 8 frame is hinged in the middle to fold down for ease of storage.
tou820 2 days ago
A great display! I share the passion. Please share how you built the backdrop with the lights.
familyman64stl 2 days ago
amazing job!
asc10679 1 month ago