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Who had the Best Christmas Display ?

We'd really like to see some pictures of the 2009 displays everyone put together. So if you had the 'best' display last year - prove it ! :-) and post a photo or twoSee More
Discussion posted by Matson Sparling Jan 23, 2010
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Patti Baker is now a member of Department 56 - Boulder Collectors Jan 23, 2010
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Department 56 - Boulder Collectors now has photos Jan 1, 2010
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Matson Sparling replied to Matson Sparling's discussion 'Baker 2009 Mountain Marvel'
Here's another of the overall display at twilight ...
Dec 24, 2009
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Baker 2009 Mountain Marvel

This years most unique foam sculpture was created by Jeff Baker. The background mountain for his gondola display was hand carved - some of it being done in place. Really created a nice effect to set off the more traditional street displays of Christmas in the City and Dickens pieces.Here are a few 'mountain' pics:... and a few Christmas in the City closeups ...See More
Discussion posted by Matson Sparling Dec 24, 2009
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Matson Sparling

Who had the Best Christmas Display ?

We'd really like to see some pictures of the 2009 displays everyone put together. So if you had the 'best' display last year - prove it ! :-) and post a photo or twoContinue

Started by Matson Sparling Jan 23, 2010.

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Baker 2009 Mountain Marvel 1 Reply

This years most unique foam sculpture was created by Jeff Baker. The background mountain for his gondola display was hand carved - some of it being done in place. Really created a nice effect to set…Continue

Started by Matson Sparling. Last reply by Matson Sparling Dec 24, 2009.

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Any Photography Tips ?

I've had a tough time trying to figure out a good setting on my camera to get good 'night time' shots of the village. If I go with ambient light, everything is too dark. If I use a flash, everything…Continue

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Started by Matson Sparling Dec 10, 2009.

Lisa Sparling

Sparling 2009 Christmas Display

Our village is mostly North Pole with a mix of pieces our girls have picked out. This year we added the mountain backdrop and more trees. Using a foam steps to raise the pieces in the background to…Continue

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Started by Lisa Sparling Dec 10, 2009.

 
 
 

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