Make a Table Top Christmas Scene

It's always fun to make "mini" worlds... why not make a Christmas one? This table top scene only requires a few supplies and your imagination.

Steps

 * 1) Place either white or green wrapping paper onto your chosen table. Make sure it fully covers the table, then tape it down on the underside of the table.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) *A small table is probably best, so that you don't have too much area to cover. A little tea table or a stand would be a good choice.
 * 3) Cut out basic Christmas tree shapes from green cardstock and cut out trees. To do this:[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 4) *Use the template shown in this article.
 * 5) *Cut out the pieces and the slit and attach together by inserting at the slit line.
 * 6) *Make more as needed until you have enough. Set aside until the other major pieces have been placed.
 * 7) Make a frozen lake. Use ice-blue paper. Cut a lake shape from the paper, then tape down onto the green paper on the table.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 8) Make houses or cottages. Some examples of paper house making can be found at How to make a paper house. Or, create your own templates or print some from a different craft site. Set aside for the moment.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 9) Arrange the Christmas scene. Place the houses and trees at the edges of the lake. Introduce other elements to bring the scene to life, such as model people, toy cars, model animals, etc.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 10) Add "snow". Apply silver or white glitter to the houses and trees and around the scene. You may wish to put some on the lake too.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 11) Add Santa. If the table is under something you can use for hanging thread from, have Santa in his sleigh hanging above the scene. Or, have him already in the scene––perhaps he's just landed.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 7.jpg|center]]
 * 12) *You can use a model Santa in sleigh or draw a template and cut one out from paper.
 * 13) Display at a gathering or just for decoration at home. Hide small presents (rings, bouncy balls) under the scene's trees and under houses.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 8.jpg|center]]
 * 14) Decorate the edges of the table with holly, paper icicles and glitter. This optional but gives the whole scene a finished appearance.[[Image:Make a Table Top Christmas Scene Step 9.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Use templates and print out on cardstock for a neater scene.
 * By adding models, toy cars and miniature animals/people, etc., the scene will look more fancy and lively.

Things You'll Need

 * Cardstock (green, blue, etc.)
 * Scissors
 * Tape
 * Marker/pencil
 * Material for making houses (or use models)
 * Glitter
 * Models (miniature people, animals, lamps, wreaths, vehicles, etc.)
 * Additional embellishments, as preferred