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by Howard
Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:16 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: 2026 Project No. 1 -- Ye Olde Covered Bridge
Replies: 2
Views: 15504

Re: 2026 Project No. 1 -- Ye Olde Covered Bridge

Ye Olde Covered Bridge Update 1/8/2026

Project Completion and Results
The Ye Olde Covered Bridge project is now complete. The result is even more impressive in person than what the photographs convey.

Construction of the Pond/River
The process began with a base made from a thin piece of ...
by Howard
Fri Jan 02, 2026 6:11 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Cardboard Christmas Forums
Topic: 2025 FONTANINI NATIVITY CRECHE
Replies: 3
Views: 17939

Re: 2025 FONTANINI NATIVITY CRECHE

Maria...I echo what Lynn and Paul posted...it's so important to remember the real reason for the season...and I think Fontanini says it in a special way...

Howard...
by Howard
Fri Jan 02, 2026 6:03 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: 2026 Project No. 1 -- Ye Olde Covered Bridge
Replies: 2
Views: 15504

2026 Project No. 1 -- Ye Olde Covered Bridge

Greetings to all!

I am excited to welcome everyone back for another year filled with creative cardboard projects. It is my pleasure to continue sharing one or more builds each month. A special thank you goes to Paul Race for keeping this forum alive and working.

For the first project of the year ...
by Howard
Wed Dec 24, 2025 12:47 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: 2026 Cardboard Christmas Projects Preview of Coming Attractions
Replies: 0
Views: 9459

2026 Cardboard Christmas Projects Preview of Coming Attractions

Hello everyone,

As we approach the new year, I am excited to share my plans for the upcoming 2026 Cardboard Christmas projects. My goal is to release at least one new project each month. These include the following:

• Two “Flattie” figures
• Dolly Toy Company inspired printed stone church and ...
by Howard
Tue Dec 23, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Putz Village Photos
Topic: Putz Village Photos
Replies: 136
Views: 1024032

Re: Putz Village Photos

Paul II...

Is this train headed to "Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie"?...buying my ticket right now...

Howard...
by Howard
Tue Dec 23, 2025 11:03 am
Forum: Putz Village Photos
Topic: Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays
Replies: 1
Views: 11227

Re: Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays

Greetings to all on this day before Christmas Eve...

A very small Ten Cent City village on our old washstand shelf in the foyer...

My very best regards to all...

Howard...

Note...I do plan on posting a preview of 2026 projects soon...stay tuned...
by Howard
Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: Building "Ten Cent City"...recreating 1950's little houses
Replies: 275
Views: 1142531

Re: Building "Ten Cent City"...recreating 1950's little houses

Dear friends and followers of the Cardboard Christmas Forum…

I can not believe that the Ten Cent City topic has surpassed 1,000,000 views!…Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought there would be such interest in these humble little cardboard houses…

I has been my pleasure to post them…and I ...
by Howard
Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Cardboard Christmas Forums
Topic: THE 2025 FEATHER TREE & BROOKLYN BRIDGE PUTZ
Replies: 4
Views: 20417

Re: THE 2025 FEATHER TREE & BROOKLYN BRIDGE PUTZ

Maria…

I believe the annual presentation of your Brooklyn Bridge display is your favorite…am I correct?…I would have to say that it’s possibly tied with the Woolworth 5 and 10…will we be seeing the Woolworth vignette this year?…or have I missed it?…

Howard…
by Howard
Mon Dec 15, 2025 12:17 pm
Forum: Putz Patterns
Topic: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project
Replies: 40
Views: 238141

Re: Tunnel/Tree-Stand Project

Paul…

This has “1930/1940” written all over it…the only giveaway that it isn’t is the color photography…just imagine what it would look like if the pictures were in sepia on deckle edge paper…(younger forum followers may have to Google)…

All in all, I’d say well done…the labor to create the tunnel ...
by Howard
Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: Putz Village Photos
Topic: Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays
Replies: 1
Views: 11227

Howard's 2025 Christmas Displays

Greetings to all...

Not a lot to read...just pictures...starting with the buffet...a mix of vintage pieces, reproductions, thrift store and garage sale finds...no real overall theme...just things I like...stay tuned...more pictures later...