I wanted to put a little Christmas magic in the bedroom where Iris sleeps when she stays over, something she and Bertie will have Christmas memories of when they are grown up. When I was a child we always had a nativity stable made from an old Bank’s beer crate, it was something that was always there and I can still vividly remember now.
![Christmas Scene in Large Lantern Christmas Scene in Large Lantern](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qq0N0kp23TA/WErzyOubGaI/AAAAAAABXOQ/fLFduT_OLxI/Christmas%252520Scene%252520in%252520Large%252520Lantern_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The large, wooden garden lantern was something I had searched for ages to find to go in my open fireplace back in Wolverhampton and though I didn’t bring a lot, I was determined that it would come with me to Evesham, but when I first moved in it didn’t seem to fit in anywhere and it nearly went to live with Marc, along with a couple more boxes of bits that didn’t fit in either.
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But eventually, after giving it several coats of white paint it lived on my lounge window sill for a while, and then it moved again on top of the drawers in the spare room, it was then I hit upon putting a Christmas scene in it. Firstly I have a confession to make, for this year and this year only, the snow was made using a white vest, suitably draped on the bottom of the lantern, next year, I will make sure I get a more suitable piece of proper sparkly fleecy material!
![Large wooden Lantern Christmas scene 2 Large wooden Lantern Christmas scene 2](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ibiuMq3B5Q/WErz0tgaTCI/AAAAAAABXOg/YU6TacbIh80/Large%252520wooden%252520Lantern%252520Christmas%252520scene%2525202_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Santa came from BM Bargains, I forget how much he cost, but his beard and hat trim are “real”, which was just perfect for the effect I wanted.
![Large wooden lantern christmas scene 3 Large wooden lantern christmas scene 3](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wGcqObeEOA4/WErz2Du_aDI/AAAAAAABXOo/uUFeZDSabHY/Large%252520wooden%252520lantern%252520christmas%252520scene%2525203_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The two white brush trees came from Clas Ohlson and cost £2.99 each
http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Tabletop-Christmas-Tree/44-2129 I had originally put them on my festive shelves, but no matter how much I fiddled with them I couldn’t seem to get them looking straight, but in the lantern it didn’t matter, all that mattered was that they were in proportion with Santa.
![Large wooden Lantern Christmas scene 1 Large wooden Lantern Christmas scene 1](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xyTxl_nm0Gs/WErz3a1F1bI/AAAAAAABXOw/Kavxrn_CplU/Large%252520wooden%252520Lantern%252520Christmas%252520scene%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Two sets of Poundshop battery operated lights were all that were then needed to complete the whole effect. It’s finished for the time being, but what I am looking for now are a couple of little animals, perhaps a robin, rabbit or squirrel, to add a little more colour and interest, in proportion to Santa and the trees, so my eyes are on constantly alert!
6 comments:
So cute and festive. I am certain this will be remembered for a long, time as Nana's magical Christmas scene.
The lantern looks lovely, it could have different, seasonal items inside it making it a permanent feature.
Michele
What a lovely make Helen and a piece that the family will certainly remember each year.
Toni xx
a magical Christmas memory for the children to cherish as the years go by
Tilly xx
It's wonderful Helen - you have such amazing ideas! The children will grow up remembering their Christmas scene forever. Good luck with finding more things to go inside - I'm sure your band of followers will join in the hunt!
its fab and i love the vest big love marc
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