$198.00
Holiday decorations don't have to be bulky. This charming and easy-to-store paper Christmas village folds perfectly flat, so you can tuck it away in seconds and your post-holiday cleanup is done. So simple!
Is it even Christmas without a merry village brightening the mantle? If you’ve been wondering the same thing, this handmade paper village, a double-version of my Etsy Design Awards Finalist piece, is the perfect way to create holiday magic.
Gather the six houses into a cozy scene, or sprinkle them throughout your home to be discovered one by one.
Made by hand of beautifully textured French watercolor paper, layered to transmit light in the most lovely way, and folds perfectly flat to store between seasons - so elegant, so easy.
DESIGN
I have created these timbers and roofs with rich and beautiful wood-grained paper. The smallest cottages have stone-textured chimneys, the stately townhouses display regal shields, and even the shutters are 3 dimensional.
If you wish to include the Nordic church (more streamlined, see photos), more photos can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/912089571/, and more info on the half-timbered church (more detailed, see photos) is here https://belgianpaperworks.etsy.com/listing/1073089086.
This collection includes six houses, the tallest of which is 5.75 inches. Both churches are 7.5 inches tall if you wish to include one.
HANDMADE
I use creamy, cold-pressed watercolor paper (acid-free and very strong) as the foundation for each piece. Then, I assemble every luminary by hand, adding layers of meticulously cut paper until every piece is, literally, ready to shine. Layers enhance their strength and durability, too.
SET UP & STORAGE
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. Just pop them up and put the tabs through the slots—no glue or tape is needed. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their little box and slip them into a drawer. They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.
SUSTAINABILITY
Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life, and my luminaries are made with eco-friendly, acid free, archival papers.
Please see my FAQs or About section for information on my sustainability practices. Thank you.
I love answering questions, so please do not hesitate to ask.
Listing is for six houses and optional church.
~ Paper is flammable. Use flameless LED lights only.
© 2020 Anne Louvau, all rights reserved. Usage, reproduction, or altering of artwork is not permitted without permission. Each piece of artwork is an intellectual property and is protected by copyright law.
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I use creamy French watercolor paper, beautifully textured and very strong, as the foundation for each building.
I cut meticulous details with a blade, not a laser -- this means every cut is crisp and beautiful, never "toasted".
Everything is hand-assembled, with some luminaries having as many as nine layers, or close to 80 pieces.
Finally the most delicate bits are reinforced until every house is, literally, ready to shine.
The finished houses are folded flat for shipping and storage.
Your paper lanterns may differ slightly from the photos. As each one is made especially for you, every building is unique.
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. All you need to do is pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape is required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer until next time.
They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.
Far thicker than traditional card stock, my 140 pound French watercolor paper is not only beautiful, it is strong.
With this mighty paper for a foundation, my buildings are designed to last for years. And unlike ceramic or wooden Christmas villages, these resilient paper lanterns are more likely to survive an accidental fall from a mantel, or from curious little hands.
Paper naturally absorbs humidity from the air over time, so it's important to stow your houses in a dry location with a constant temperature.
An interior space, such as a closet or a small box under the bed, would be ideal.
Then, when you pull your houses out next winter, they will be fresh and ready to go. Or, to glow!
Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life at home as well as in my business. I am proud to say that my studio is largely powered by geothermal energy.
I constantly search out papers from climate-mindful mills sharing my concern for our planet, including papers that are FSC-certified, CO2-neutral, or Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Silver. And because my papers are acid-free and archival, they'll last for decades.
My ornaments are created from the paper offcuts left after cutting larger pieces, allowing me to substantially minimize waste in the studio. And because my luminaries fold flat and ship in a small box, they require significantly less shipping materials (and less transport fuel) as they make their way to you.
Dec 27, 2023
Dec 22, 2023
Absolutely beautiful! Needed a gift for the holidays for one of my contacts at our client, who loves the Christmas season - I found this shop/village and knew it would be perfect. Shipping was quick, and the recipient LOVES the village!!
Dec 8, 2023
Its gorgeous! loved the wrapping paper it came in and the family loves it
Dec 6, 2023
beautiful! gave as a gift and looks great on tablescape!