MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

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As many of you know, a number of early made in Japan putz houses had tiny figures--a Santa Claus for example, or a little girl--usually a slip bisque or clay of some sort—click on the photo, ALL ORIGINAL--and often these were lost over time. Some of us have taken to casting or carving our own replacements—(see Howard Lamey's efforts below) and others have been looking for “substitutes”.  Here’s what we’ve found so far:

-Penny Dolls, those tiny dolls that used to be sold in candystores may provide a viable alternative - Tom H tells us that these are ALMOST the right size http://www.redleadpaperworks.com/servlet/Detail?no=3809 

 -And in the mold department, we think we have found some possibilities here http://www.mysticmolds.com/antique_reproductions_novelties2.html

Moving along, GORGEOUS EASTER FRIEZES

New German Cut Out Friezes—very long—at Blumchen http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop_dc46.html

Mushroom Frieze, also German, very long—at Blumchen http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop_dc47.html

Lamb, Rabbits Duck Frieze, also German, very long http://www.blumchen.com/easter_shop_dc45.html

26 NEW SCRAPS FOR 2013 AT VINTAGE ORNAMENTS http://www.vintage-ornaments.com/index.php?route=product/search&filter_name=scraps%202013&limit=99

USING A CRAFT CUTTER TO MAKE PUTZ HOUSE WINDOWS http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=329

AND A SAT. PATRICK'S DAY TRIBUTE FROM FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE AT

http://www.familychristmasonline.com/other_holidays/st_patricks_day/st_patricks_day.htm