Fences! On The Craft Table!

 Hey Gang!

One of the things that can be used in a outdoor diorama is a fence.  It can add a lot of detail and can be used to add distance in a scene. 

This fence is one I purchased from Byers' Choice LTD. It is a nice fence. 

I used it like this! See it behind the doll in this photo.

You can makes some nice fencing for a lot less than I paid for this fence. ($38.00)

One thing that makes a great fence is edging from the Dollar Tree or Dollar General!

One thing that you are looking for is scale! 

Before!

This might mean bringing your doll along for measurement..  This is a good scale if the stakes are shorten. 

After!

It looks like a wrought iron fence for a very fance location.

The same can be said for the color plastic edgilng. 

Before!

After!

Before!

After!

Here is how I used it!

It was used in the background for the vechile scene for the Farm Show! 

I need to continue that dio!

You can also use wrapping paper or contact and printed brick paper to make a fence/wall too.

By attaching it to cardboard it can become a fence or wall like this! 

Or this! Brick print with a edge

Now, I found this fence at the thrift store! It is anothe place that you can overlook for diorama fences.

Last but not least, find some sticks and glue them together to make a fence.

That I used here.

OK, Thanks For Looking!

Byers" Choice LTD. The Caroler Chronicle Has Arrived!

Hey Gang!

I just got my new Caroler Chronicle catalog in the mail.

I first saw these items in a Hallmark store near me that closed four years
ago! I had seen many of the items on blogs but didn't know that they were
sold locally.  I also didn't know that their museum and factory was
close by!

They are located in Chalfont, PA, which is about 45 minutes from
Northwest Phila.

You can tour the museum and there are windows
where you can view the factory. There is a gift-shop where you can
purchase the items sold in the catalog without paying the shipping.
There is even a restaurant where you can have lunch!  I am hoping
the Philly Dolly Meetup Group can go there after Thanksgiving!

Because the caroler used by Byer's Ltd. are 12 inches, their items are
perfect scale for barbie!

I like this table.

The snowman would be nice for your Holiday dioramas too!

What I really want is this caribou! I think it is very cute.

The Holiday stand are nice but I know I could make one.

I have this Lamp and it is made well!

This year the door, which you may have seen in others diorama is made in green.
It was done in red before.

You may have notice these in may dioramas on line.  They really photo well.

 I have purchase I few items you might have seen in so of my dioramas.

 You might remember this from a few Christmas ago! 

 I haven't use the lamp yet!

I removed the ribbons and wreathes for this and it cam be used for all types of
scenes.

and you can't forget the deer!

I got this one at a discount because of the broken antlers which I was able to repair.

OK, Thanks For Looking!

A Little Something Something For You or Your Dolls

OK, It is the holidays.... and you have a little extra cash for yourself and you want to get you/your dollies something! This place does scenery that is Barbie sized for your dolls for the holiday! Their name is Byers' Choice LTD. They make Barbie size figurines for the holidays. The accessories are great for display for your Barbie or for diorama! I love the fences. There are two styles. One is a picket fence and one is a mock iron fence. There is a doorway, stairs, fireplace for those who are not into Gloria fireplaces, a lamppost, and a riser for carolers. Now these pieces aren't cheap but they are not pink and require that you paint them to make them look real! This are great for dolls who desire a more traditional life style :).You may have seen them used in your favorite diorama websites! You might be able to find them at Hallmark stores but if not go to www.byerschoice.com