Thanks everyone, I'm glad to have that window ledge so I can put them all out together too. My santa collection is smaller, so they get the shelf above the television in the family room--but I didn't put them out this year. DH and I were laughing that they have a nice backdrop since we've recently had several days of rain (it stopped for Christmas eve and Christmas Day, wasn't that considerate?)the mountains north of us now have beautiful snow capped peaks now. Yes, it's nice to see it but not have to shovel it or drive in it! ;o) Luvs

Luvs, I already had the cocoa dispenser, amd matching cake plate and mug. I also had the clear large snowman jar. I was looking for a milk bottle carrier like OA's and actually found a BH&G qt bottle carrier, but it didn't work with the things I eventually assembled, so it will wait for a table where it can be a CP, LOL What I found was the clear snowman jar with the cork top, and then I remembered I had the large one. After that, I found the smaller one for .25, so they became my containers. The same store that had the demitasse set, had the .25 snowman jar, and the clear container holding the marshmallow sticks, .50 and the jar with the peppermints label already on it, also .50! Then it all started coming together. The picture on the demitasse set box appeared orange, so I was thrilled when I opened the box and saw it was red, WOOHOO!! The book behind it is one I found in a shop and the real name of the lady who wrote it is Candy Christmas!!! It has pictures of her home and holiday foods and menus. Marlene, I had to have some cocoa yesterday while it was snowing outside! OA, I bought the cocoa dispenser at Target after Christmas several years ago, when everything was 75% off!! Then I found the matching cake plate at a TS and then another year found the matching mug at another TS. I'm still looking for more matching mugs. I thought the Wm Sonoma ones were close enough to work well with the grouping. I had the chalkboard already, so haven't bought any chalkboard paint yet, LOL! The cork top on the little snowman with the mini marshmallows in it seems to be keeping them nice and soft! Not easy in this dry climate. I was able to copy the labels you told me about, but not able to put them into one of the circle tags, so I cheated and traced a circle around them, cut them out, and glued them to the snowflakes. I was finally able to get some circle tags and type words into them, but I sure do NOT have your mad computer skills!!! Anyhow, I had not planned on it all being snowmen until I started finding all of the pieces and then it just kind of created itself! When you have as much "stuff" around the house as I do, shopping the house is fairly easy, LOL Thanks again for the idea! We sure are glad you are back here posting! Sorry you only found 3 of the Santa Hat chair covers this year, but Doll. Tree actually has a website where you can order some of their things, so maybe you can get them next year. Merry Christmas, Candy

Thank you, not sure about the talent part, LOL! I have lots of projects that get throw out, only show the ones I think turn out okay. I sprayed with orange spray paint frist, didnt like the color so used acrylics applied with a paint brush, drew the face on with a marker, if useing a marker and you mess up and try to paint over it will show when the pumpkin is lite. Hubby drilled a hole in the back for the lights, I like it much better then seeing the cord hanging out. would love to see yours when done! Happy crafting oddie

WOW! I'm way behind. I never got more than my twelve plus one extra to send and my 13 for me! Now Laura and Red both have over 40! I'll have to catch up. I got involved with taxes and some remodeling and then joined another house swap on another board that is way more involved than these cute houses. I'll get back to my happy scrappy houses soon! Unless I am making a wall hanging, which I don't intend to do at this time, my 25 blocks won't be enough. I can't wait to see what you all have come up with! I guess now that Lynn's are in the mail that leaves only judylee59 to hear from! Way to go folks!