tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post3846733421390147795..comments2024-03-28T12:38:11.577-04:00Comments on Sew Many Ways...: Cordless Lights for Christmas Village...Karen from Sew Many Ways...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05258367030113873230noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-78815680075880687922016-01-01T20:34:45.308-05:002016-01-01T20:34:45.308-05:00Hey Guys - Putting away Christmas decorations and ...Hey Guys - Putting away Christmas decorations and thought..THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY to light ye olde villages! I love this whole discussion as it's fun to see how others are making their villages better. Yes, the votives work (With some creativity as it relates to the size of the hole in the back and some tenacity on turning them on and off, or using the ones that are on for part of the day by themselves), but I might have found something better...remote control LED lights. They happen to also be submersible - and they are on sale this weekend at:<br />http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/Brilliant-Submersible-Vase-Lights-Remote-Control-p/led_rmt02_wht.htm<br />Use promo code TWENTY16 for an extra 20% off.<br />I'll let you know what happens...(though now that the village is put away, I won't actually know til NEXT Thanksgiving, right?) <br />Happy New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02545382846818558389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-6394158045857310062015-12-15T12:32:39.179-05:002015-12-15T12:32:39.179-05:00Yay! I found tea lights that switch on for 6 hours...Yay! I found tea lights that switch on for 6 hours and off for 18. Package of 24 for $17.99 on Amazon ratings are very good. Use coin batteries one said they lasted over a month. Will let you know how they work. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798607585388993003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-2244329220853631492015-12-11T12:37:04.547-05:002015-12-11T12:37:04.547-05:00great idea, we first used them in our Jacko lanter...great idea, we first used them in our Jacko lanterns on Halloween. Too many houses at Christmas to use them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-62555421762373396982015-12-05T19:25:41.595-05:002015-12-05T19:25:41.595-05:00Karen, funny that I came across this post. I brok...Karen, funny that I came across this post. I broke the housing off ofv the votives I used so they would sit flat under the ones that the lights go in the bottom and used clear tape for those with the holes in the back. Still have to switch them on and off but they work wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-81815803868091288902013-12-19T08:03:08.591-05:002013-12-19T08:03:08.591-05:00I use long sheets of white foam (insulating panels...I use long sheets of white foam (insulating panels that are used for a variety of purposes, including on the backs of garage doors). They are available for around $4 -$6 at Home Depot, etc. I do a rough cut to the size I need, using an old kitchen knife. Then I sculpt the edges. I use an old electric carving knife, but you can also use a paring knife, etc. I try to make the edges scroll-y , rounded and smooth , so it doesn't look just like a square of styrofoam. mbnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529017776956960248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-64761080169748118152013-12-19T07:58:47.697-05:002013-12-19T07:58:47.697-05:00Last year, I found battery operated LED white ligh...Last year, I found battery operated LED white lights, on a timer, at Menards. There are about 20 or 25 lights per string, and they run off 2 large (C or D size) batteries. For my bookcase shelves, I set up 3 or 4 buildings. I then "bundled" the light bulbs into little groups of 6 and put a twist-tie around each bundle. I placed the bundle inside the whole on the back (or bottom) of the village building, and set the timer to on. The lights are on for about 5 or 6 hours, then off for 18 hours, then on again the next evening. It worked great! Being LED, the bulbs stay cool inside the buildings. mbnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529017776956960248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-21312946898496150742013-11-24T10:29:49.535-05:002013-11-24T10:29:49.535-05:00Trying to decorate in a new house and trying to fi...Trying to decorate in a new house and trying to figure out where to put my village as there really just isn't a good place to put here (cords and all). I may have to give this some thought this week and see if it will solve the problem....Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751878300998058825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-48037422842119079852013-11-20T15:39:35.355-05:002013-11-20T15:39:35.355-05:00Can anyone tell me I am tring to simplfy the way I...Can anyone tell me I am tring to simplfy the way I set up my village. I usially position my houses first then lay my snow down. I use the blakent snow that I purchase from Michael's. But I've been reading people using sheets. Is that easier? what should my first step be. I also stack stryofoam for different heights....any tips would be appreciated. I am the first generation to set up a village in our home. Hoping my daughters will carry my tradiontion.Mom of Three Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547239412025957454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-69705411456916858992013-11-18T07:39:43.289-05:002013-11-18T07:39:43.289-05:00That is a wonderful idea. Thanks so much! Your v...That is a wonderful idea. Thanks so much! Your video is just fine, too. Deborah Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130428196849977763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-51408607423763724462013-11-17T04:40:52.863-05:002013-11-17T04:40:52.863-05:00I didn't think the video was bad at all and it...I didn't think the video was bad at all and it was good to see the effect. It's a great collection.Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-46438943591034252662013-11-17T02:24:57.102-05:002013-11-17T02:24:57.102-05:00Super idea!Super idea!Sue from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774234118472002924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-46982867070300567862013-11-17T01:44:34.194-05:002013-11-17T01:44:34.194-05:00I bet it won't be long and they will have thos...I bet it won't be long and they will have those little votives with a remote! I know they have them for pillar candles now. Love your village., And I have a video on one of my blogs that I have tried and tried to delete..............and now I know I can't, Do you think it would go away if one deleted the whole post? I may try that as every time I open the blog that darn video from last winter's horrible snow storm begins playing. I would just as soon forget Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133555606983799634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-38647176969641032202013-11-16T17:35:42.874-05:002013-11-16T17:35:42.874-05:00I have some of those houses and thank you for the ...I have some of those houses and thank you for the TIP!!! love it! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-51268363539632373532013-11-16T16:19:25.917-05:002013-11-16T16:19:25.917-05:00These are mine and my kids favorite thing as well,...These are mine and my kids favorite thing as well, I love the idea of doing the lights instead of plugging them in. The cords take up room and don't look good. My favorite was the buffet display ~ LisaCreative Raisinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01585439854552629181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-34405723149380802132013-11-16T15:25:24.946-05:002013-11-16T15:25:24.946-05:00Great idea! I don't like getting mine out anym...Great idea! I don't like getting mine out anymore because of those darned cords and trying to hide them. I also am in favor of setting them up in vignettes here and there but hiding the cords is still a challenge. I am going to put mine out this year trying your idea. Thanks so much for sharing!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-9984124195804152952013-11-16T14:29:10.145-05:002013-11-16T14:29:10.145-05:00Oh, I am so doing this this year!!! I hate fighti...Oh, I am so doing this this year!!! I hate fighting with all the cords....I get so frustrated by the time I'm done, I don't want to do anything else. NO MORE decorating!! And the video was fine....it showed perfectly what you wanted us to see!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133146330090960697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-82169784366117718192013-11-16T13:56:36.166-05:002013-11-16T13:56:36.166-05:00How beautiful!! :)How beautiful!! :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702011704934133600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-50571290302486266132013-11-16T12:43:03.520-05:002013-11-16T12:43:03.520-05:00Awesome & the video wasn't lame!Awesome & the video wasn't lame!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03183980770851175453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-29972440810612079072013-11-16T11:41:02.334-05:002013-11-16T11:41:02.334-05:00This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing. I'...This is a great idea! Thank you for sharing. I'll have to make a trip to Michael's.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208458309836156761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-62921991747374349232013-11-16T10:43:28.684-05:002013-11-16T10:43:28.684-05:00They are all so pretty and the electric candles ar...They are all so pretty and the electric candles are much safer too.Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-9223651377399200112013-11-16T10:43:15.772-05:002013-11-16T10:43:15.772-05:00That's a good idea! I don't have any Dept ...That's a good idea! I don't have any Dept 56 but used to work in a gift shop and since we had all the Villages I could enjoy them there! My favorite was Dickens, with Snow Village running a close second! SarahBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055028254076342358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-55029002722531911452013-11-16T10:20:22.552-05:002013-11-16T10:20:22.552-05:00Clever idea and I am going to do this for the hous...Clever idea and I am going to do this for the houses I have and want to put above the fireplace:)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247447650956604911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-33554892548391372662013-11-16T08:53:57.348-05:002013-11-16T08:53:57.348-05:00I love those little votive lights. I never use rea...I love those little votive lights. I never use real candles anymore. I've fallen asleep before to find candle wax all over my (glass) coffee table and it scared me to death. Now I just set a flameless votive down inside the candle.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-66386658008881391952013-11-16T08:53:12.068-05:002013-11-16T08:53:12.068-05:00What a beautiful collection; awesome display. The ...What a beautiful collection; awesome display. The little candles are a great idea. I'll bet that's really pretty at night. AdelaidesCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857540704304310478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-57793908656521370792013-11-16T08:36:10.724-05:002013-11-16T08:36:10.724-05:00Your village collection is wonderful and I love th...Your village collection is wonderful and I love those little flameless votives.<br />be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com