This lovely house by Judy called Twinkly Lane was chosen by group members as the People's Choice award for the 2023 Miniature Christmas House Contest. Isn't that delightful?
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The Winners
I am so hesitant to type the word "winners" because all of the entries are wonderful and cover such a delightful range of themes, from sparkly glowing winter windows to Christmas in Palm Springs. I love them all. But still, here are the award winners.
People's Choice: Judy - Twinkly Lane
First Place: Donna - North Pole in the South
Second Place: Manfred - Magical Christmas House
Third Place: Cheryl - 3 Days before Christmas
Innovative Winner: Pam - A Flakey White Christmas
Whimsical: Adrienne - Meowy Catmas House
Kids Awards: Cayden - Grandpa's House and Lorelai - Fire House
Special Awards that we made up because we wanted to give out more awards
Most Nostalgic: Beth - Ralphie's Christmas Story House
Most Realistic: Tracy - Ranch House at Christmas
Peaceful: Lu - Peace on Earth
Spirit of Christmas: Karen - Beautiful Christmas Church
Yummiest: Melanie - A Gingerbread Christmas and Marley - Gingerbread Delight
I will send each of the winners a digital Amazon gift card when they contact me ([email protected]) with their email addresses.
Welcome to this year's Christmas House contest!
Entries are being updated as they come in. Last day to enter is midnight on December 17, 2023.
For More Inspiration, see the 2022 Christmas contest
And here is a short video featuring all of the houses in last year's Christmas House contest - just to inspire you.
ENTRIES FOR THE 2023 CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST
The Contest rules are below the entries.
1. Manfred - Magical Christmas House
If you look in the dictionary under 'style,' you may well find a picture of Manfred's wonderful house! The colors, the structure of the house itself, the snow effects, just a great Christmas scene! Who wouldn't want to party here?
2. Lu - Gnome for the Holidays
Every Christmas season, some of the most delightful submissions are miniature Christmas houses in ornaments. Lu's is one of the finest examples you will see. Great work!
3. Alda - Christmas Antique Shop
Alda's Three Kings Antique Shop is a feast of seasonal color. The house is a beautiful one, with great doors on the front and side. These colors typify what is so magical about Christmas.
4. Julia Ann - Sparkly Christmas House
We often see great snow effects in Christmas-themed houses, but no one does better at it that Julia Ann has done with this house. The garland, the wreaths, the trees, the colors ... so festive and pretty!
5. Adrienne - If it Snowed in Palm Springs House
Who would have thought that a Palm Springs snow scene could work so well? As Adrienne so clearly shows, Christmas is Christmas, everywhere.
6. Lu - German Mini Chalet in Marzipan Suitcase
I just love this little house in the marzipan suitcase! Lu did a terrific job with it, and look at Santa and his sleigh beneath the sliver of moon! Please no one eat the marzipan before the contest ends.
7. Manfred - Thatched English Cottage
Howdy, Santa in the snow! In Manfred's house, you couldn't have picked a more delightful backdrop for your selfies!
8. Adrienne - If I were Mrs Don Draper House
Adrienne's Christmas scene includes a cat, a car and a snowman! The trees really add to the ensemble, as does the deer antlers mounted in the middle.
9. Debi - Sweet Little Country Church
Such a beautiful little church under glass! It's a great way to highlight the spirit of the season.
10. Judy - Twinkly Lane Christmas House
There's a special place in my heart for beautiful wooden houses (even if they are cardboard). This one has has spectacular trees, garland and snow effects to boot. So pretty!
11. Mary - Putztown Christmas Village
One of the best things about village scenes is their focus on the social nature of the holiday. This lovely little village has that in spades, with awesome glitter effects.
12. Lu - Peace on Earth Micro Mini
In one of the most imaginative settings yet, Lu's Peace on Earth displays a pretty little house atop a suspended globe. Magnificent!
13. Adrienne - Meowy Catmas House
We saw some playful themes in earlier contests, but they have nothing on Adrienne's Meowy Catmas House! Cats can clearly have great Christmas fun along with the rest of us! Love the cats.
14. Sheera - Beautiful Christmas Church
Is there anything prettier than filtered light from church windows in a forest scene? Sheri's church is a beautiful one, and the snowy tree on the side is one of the best trees I've seen.
15. Lorraine - Snow Day Let's Play House
An often overlooked element in contest submissions is the background for the house. Lorraine has done a magnificent job, to contrast such a wonderful Christmas house! I love the landscaping and the fence.
16. Donna - North-Pole in the South
It is difficult to do justice to the creativity Donna has shown with this incredible village. Not all of it would fit in the one picture, as the reindeer scene and the giant snowball scene simply wouldn't fit. But every detail is exquisitely managed, and this makes a Christmas display for the ages.
17. Joyce - Home For the Holidays
If you're afraid you can't include all the magic you like in a single scene, create a shadowbox version, as Joyce has done! Look at what a great job it does conveying the spirit of this delightful season!
18. Melanie - A Gingerbread Christmas
You know a submission is authentic when the creator has to consider a disclaimer about the construction materials to keep people from eating their house! Look at the gingerbread-like goodness Melanie has used for this scrumptious Christmas house! Beautiful greenery, beautiful candy cane effects, lovely snow! This submission is really something.
19. Donna - Memories of Christmas Past
There's so much to like about this modern little house, the lights along the roof, the lovely Santa, sleigh and reindeer, the cardinal, the family ... so much of what the Christmas season is about.
20. Beth - Ralphie's Christmas Story House
Ralphie's Christmas Story House is so realistic! It doesn't look like a cardboard creation at all, but, rather, wood, brick cedar shakes and snow. Who wouldn't want to celebrate the Christmas holiday in such a warm, welcoming home?
21. Cheryl - 3 Days Before Christmas
It's easy to see that Cheryl's 3 Days Before Christmas house is a beehive of Chistmas activity! Decorating is in progress, all the delivery trucks with presents arrive at the same time, and to such a beautiful house and scene! Let's party here in 2023!
Here is Cheryl's description of her wonderful scene - notice the ambulance in front as well:
"The perfect Christmas tree is still outside on the truck. ALL of my backordered gifts are being delivered today! (Where’s the wrapping paper??) Hubby found the Amazon receipt and almost had a stroke so he’s on his way to the hospital. The lights aren’t done being hung yet, the dog (Cooper) got out and has the delivery girl pinned in the driveway and grandpa is sitting in the yard decorations AGAIN! Oh, the joys of Christmas and family!”
I’d like to thank Jackie from a cottage in the forest for the Amazon prime decals and all her support on this idea. The garage is her pattern and the house is Lucy’s Faded Mansion pattern.
22. Debi - Let It Snow
For me there is always a special magic and brilliance in creating beautiful miniature house scenes, putting them in glass. This lovely church is all set for Christmas, and Frosty is doing the reception!
23. Elizabeth - Kewpie Doll Candy Shoppe
This is the first time the Kewpie Dolls have featured in a submission this year, and aren't they delightful? They certainly make me want to visit this wonderful little candy shoppe!
24. Kim - A Lonely Barn
For a 'lonely barn,' this one sure is inviting. The Reindeer Stable has great landscaping, and the reindeer must be happy in such a place. The lean-to housing the sleigh is a nice touch. Favorite features include the weather vanes and the snow effects. Well done.
25. Lorraine - Needlepoint Cottage
Lorraine's Needlepoint Cottage is one of the best snowy scenes this year. I think the house is terrific, with the vegetation and the beautiful bows over the windows. It is a beautiful house.
26. Lina - O Holy Night Christmas Show
The stylized figures and pets in this town square-like Christmas scene really work week, with such a lovely house 'guarded' by Nutcrackers. It's easy to see why the townsfolk have picked it as a gathering place to spread Christmas cheer.
27. Debi - My Best Friend's House
Little Christmas houses in snow globes are always charming, and this one is no exception. For inspiration, Debi picked a friend's house, in what constitutes a fine Christmas scene.
28. James - Old Gray Christmas Barn
Sometimes 'gray' has an undeserved reputation as being somewhat drab, but with James's Old Gray Christmas Barn, you can see that nothing could be further from the truth! This submission oozes character and Christmas spirit from every perspective.
29. Melanie - Brick by Brick Village
Every year, some of my favorite submissions are villages, perhaps because they feature multiple delightful houses. Melanie's Brick by Brick Village takes that to another level, incorporating the village in wreath format, almost as if layered upon a hill.
30. Tracy - Ranch House at Christmas
I have a soft spot for beautiful Christmas season scenes, and this house by Tracy hits all the best notes. The trees bracket this lovely house, and these are some of the best show effects I have ever seen.
31 Shirl - Tweets at Christmas
Just look at what a festive presentation a Christmas bird house makes atop a candy jar! It is the variety of the creations in this contest that amazes most.
32. Jackie - Sparrow House
I love this little Christmas house with the curved door, the beautiful tree, the snow magically clinging to the long red roof, and what a lovely decorated fence!
Jackie originally made the Sparrow house for Halloween, but she decorated it beautifully for Christmas. You can see her tutorial here.
33. Tracy - Lights at Christmas
Nothing highlights a Christmas house better than wonderful light effects. Tracy has used lighting so effectively in this sweet scene, from the windows to the tree to the reflected light off the garage door.
34. Karen - Beautiful Christmas Church
This church would be great any time of the year, but it takes on a special aura at Christmas, particularly with the delightful manger scene, arranged to allow appreciation while preserving access to the door for worshippers to come.
35. Pam - A Flakey White Christmas
There is a special art to miniature house creations. The daintiness adds such depth to this snowflake motif and the crystal supports. What a submission!
36. Christy - Christmas in Black and White
This fine scene uses the incredible streetlamps to great effect, with lovely touches everywhere. The decoration above the left house almost looks like s gingerbread clock! Delightful!
37. Lorelai (age-10) - Fire House
It can be easy to forget the things that bring us the greatest Christmas joy, but children never do. In this presentation, Lorelai gives us the cute snowman and two wonderful gingerbread characters! Well done, Lorelai!
38. Cayden (age-14) - Grandpa's House
With his Grandpa's House, Cayden reminds us of the rewards of visiting the homes of those we love, and there is no better time to do that than Christmas! The little doll on the roof is ready to play in the snow!
39. Lorelai (age-10) - Santa's House
I have watched all of the famous movies about Santa and preparations for delivering toys, but I don't think I had ever seen Santa's house before now. And there he is, standing with Mrs. Claus! Perfect! Thank you, Lorelai.
40. Lorelai (age-10) - Town Hall
Lorelei's Town Hall gives us a glimpse into the happiness of the season, with this building covered in candy canes, a reindeer, a gingerbread character and Christmas treats!
41. Karen - Putz Lane at Christmas
With this submission, Karen gives us a beautiful little village at Christmastime. There is even a gazebo! Isn't that magical?
42. Joan - Elf on a Candy Box House
Joan's Elf on a Candy Box House is a festival of community and color. It's not just elves, either! If anyone has used a Whitman's Sampler candy box for a house before, I don't recall it. It sure is spectacular, Joan! Thank you.
43. Karen - Heavenly Peace
The snow in front of this fine church really makes this look like a heavenly scene. The trees, the stars ... it's easy to imagine heaven like that.
44. Michael - Auld Lang Syne Inn
It's surprising how well an inn works for a Christmas venue. Even all the windows are unique, which is so realistic. Such a snowy, lovely scene.
Michael wrote this about his special inn, "Every year when I hear that song, I think of all my old acquaintances I haven’t seen for years and wish them the best of luck, and hope that they have everything they ever hope for in life. My house was created using a cereal box."
45. Nora - House with Red Roof
This little house sits so well between the Nutcracker and the snowman. I really like it.
46. Julia Ann - Candy Cane Lane
To me, Julia Ann's Candy Cane Lane seems to have a softness to the colors and the lighting, and I find it really appealing for this great house. The brick tower is wonderful with its pretty wreath, and it all makes me want to go play in the snow.
47. Paula - Mini House Christmas Wreath
This beautiful wreath is just loaded with fun little houses. I know joy isn't a quantifiable crafting ingredient, but it is certainly in this wreath in spades. So colorful!
48. Lee Lee - Mini Old Christmas House
Here is a great example of how nice an ornament can be for placing a house. Who wouldn't want something like this on their Christmas tree?
49. Marley - Gingerbread Delight
Confectioners gather for this entry! It is the most gingerbread-like house so far. So authentic and yummy-looking, so rich in color and texture. It's a tour de force! The frosting looks every bit as wonderful as the gingerbread.
50. Marley - Serenity Cabin
This lovely cabin shows great creative range, relative to the Gingerbread Delight House. I think the angular fencing is a fine touch, and look at the gold leaf on the door. Exquisite ornamentation.
Contest Rules. Enjoy! Fun is what it's about!
The first day of the contest is December 1. The contest closes at midnight on December 17. Prize awards will be announced by noon on December 22. We don't anticipate changing the date, but, with Christmas, it's hard to guarantee.
And thanks in advance for entering. This is going to be FUN!
PRIZE LIST FOR THE 2023 MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST:
- First place - $100 Amazon gift card
- Second place - $75 Amazon gift card
- Third place - $50 Amazon gift card
- People's Choice award - $25 Amazon gift card
- Whimsical award - $25, to a submission that characterizes the playful nature of Christmas
- Innovation award - $25, for the submission with the most novel innovation. That can be part of a house or structure, or it can be an embellishment, or anything else super creative you can think of.
- Kid's award (16 and under) - $25 Amazon gift card
(The Whimsical and Innovation awards will go to submissions that did not win in the top placings category, to expand the winning possibilities.)
I reserve the right to expand prize categories and awards. (For the Halloween Contest in October, I added the following: Funniest House, Best Name, Best Street Scene, Creative Concepts, Corniest Entries ... expect a few special awards similar to these - not the same ones, but something that stands out to me and the judges.)
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RULES FOR THE 2023 MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST
1. HAVE FUN
Have fun. Really, the entire purpose of this is to have fun and to share the fun. Simply make a house that expresses a Christmas theme or atmosphere and enjoy the process.
2. Name Your Design
First NAME YOUR DESIGN! This helps the judges (and contest visitors) remember each design. It also adds to the design.
It's much better for those viewing your creation if it has a name. Some of the names of the previous submissions are incredibly creative. Naming your design enhances your submission, and is an avenue of creative expression in its own right.
Please write a sentence or two about your creative process as well, your inspiration and the like. Many people request this because they want to learn from you.
3. THREE WAYS TO ENTER THE 2023 MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST
a) Post your house in the Paper Glitter Glue Facebook group with the tag #2023MiniChristmasHouse. Please join this Facebook group so you can enter here. It's the best way to enter. (This is safest to insure your submission is captured without issue.)
b) Follow me on Instagram and post your 2023 Christmas house tag me @lucyf7b on Instagram.
c) Email me a photo on or after December 1st. The address is [email protected]. Please include the title 2023 Mini Christmas House in your email title so I can find the photo easily and include it as an official submission.
A note about submissions. It often happens that folks share their houses prior to the beginning of the contest. That is fine, just please remember to either re-post it once the contest opens, or send me an email with a link to the submission.
4. PERMISSION TO POST YOUR HOUSE PHOTO ON MY BLOG AND SOCIAL MEDIA
In submitting your creations, you are giving me permission to post a picture or pictures of your project on my website and social media just like I did for the Christmas house contest last year. I love to share your projects because they are all so incredible. This allows all site visitors and guests to see your creations. Our usual convention is to post only first names with the house names.
5. SIZE LIMITATION FOR THE 2023 MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST
Here are the size limitations:
Base - no limitation on the base so you can landscape as much as you want, but the size of the house does have limitations
House height - no taller than 10 inches tall
House width - no wider than 10 inches
Depth of the House - no deeper than 8 inches
Villages or small groups of houses are welcome as long as each house is no bigger than the measurements listed above.
6. USE ANY PATTERN YOU LIKE
For your entries, you can use your own pattern, my patterns, Jackie's patterns from A Cottage in the Forest, Tim Holtz houses, or even a purchased pattern.
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7. THE HOUSE MUST BE MADE OF CARDBOARD or CARD STOCK
Your house needs to be paper-based - made out of cardboard or card stock. No wooden houses. But you can use other materials for the base, landscape, and embellishments.
8. CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY ARE EMPHASIZED
Creativity and originality are important and will be emphasized in judging. Hint: Let the fun shine through!
Also creativity in naming your house helps to make it more special. Please tell us a little bit about your house - how you made it, what inspired it, etc. We all love to read about the creative inspiration behind your projects.
9. YOU MAY ENTER UP TO 3 HOUSES, BUT THE HOUSES MUST BE UNIQUE AND CONSTRUCTED IN 2023
Up to three submissions, all of houses created in this calendar year.
10. HOW TO VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD FOR THIS YEAR'S CONTEST
You have one vote when you post a comment at the end of this post AFTER ALL THE ENTRIES ARE IN ON DECEMBER 17th. And you have another vote on my YouTube channel where we will post a video of all the entries on December rd. Subscribe to get notifications of when we post the contest video. Please note this is intended to be about fun and creativity, not competition. Vote for your choices, but please don't 'stuff the ballot box.'
GET THE KIDS INVOLVED MAKING A MINIATURE CHRISTMAS HOUSE!
The Christmas season is a family season. We would love to see house submissions from your children (ages 16 & under, and please note their age with the submission). Please allow their creativity to flow. The names of the children's submissions will be placed in a hat and drawn randomly. Those submissions aren't - and should not be - competitive. They should have fun with no other concerns!
Note: Winners in children's submissions will be by random drawing. No creative pressure!
So that is the Christmas House Contest for this year. Whatever you do, enjoy it! Enjoy making your houses and sharing them. That's what it is all about.
FOR INSPIRATION
If you would like to consult the past two Christmas contests for inspiration, those may be found here.
Carol Y
Each and every house have such personality. What fun!
Der
I vote for #16
Lorraine Freeman
I see the love and time that was put into creating #14.
Kim Dolly
My vote is Kim’s A Lonely Barn
Rachel&Fiddles
my vote is 13. ADRIENNE - MEOWY CATMAS HOUSE because come on, my grey, tabby assistant, Fiddles said he can jump onto the christmas tree just like portrayed in the scene.
Margo Reppert
I vote for house #10.
Lucy
Margo,
Judy's house is so beautifully done. It certainly shows the spirit of Christmas.
Thank you.
Lucy
Ann Woods
Hi Lucy, unfortunately I didn't get a house made this year for the contest! I have been blown away by this years's entries! My vote is for Manfreds' Magical Christmas House (#1).
Lucy
Ann,
I hope you can make one next year. Manfred's houses are always incredible. Thank you for voting.
Lucy
Cindy
Such good houses. All of them. Having just joined the group, I want to congratulate EVERYONE on their fabulous entries!!! It’s very tough deciding on my favorite, but this year, I’ll vote for
#7 Manfred- Thatched English Cottage. It’s very reminiscent of homes in my childhood home town.
Abigail
#20 - it brings back so many memories of watching A Christmas Story together with my family!
Nancy
I like number 10. I think they did a great job making the cardboard look like wood and the details they included were great! It really looks so Christmasy!
Melinda Autry
my vote is for #34. The church with the nativity scene represents the true meaning of Christmas.
Helen J Roberts
So many fabulous entries. So hard to pick just one.
I guess I would have to pick #16. DONNA - NORTH-POLE IN THE SOUTH. She has so much detail in so many wonderful places. The entire scene is cohesive and fun to look at. I could spend at least a day walking among the houses and scenes with this one.
Honorable Mentions -
1. MANFRED - MAGICAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE
6. LU - GERMAN MINI CHALET IN MARZIPAN SUITCASE
12. LU - PEACE ON EARTH MICRO MINI
20. BETH - RALPHIE'S CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE
21. CHERYL - 3 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
35. PAM - A FLAKEY WHITE CHRISTMAS
44. MICHAEL - AULD LANG SYNE INN
Cristiana
I vote for number 41, for the particular atmosphere it creates.
Teresa
I vote for #10
Katie
So many wonderful submissions! My vote is for #10.
Patricia G Marshall
There are so many wonderful houses, but the detail on #10 got my vote.
Bukie
It is so difficult to choose! All the houses are beautiful, but the house that really spoke to my spirit is #34 - Beautiful Christmas Church. It embodies what the Christmas spirit is all about with the nativity scene and that would be my #1 vote. A close second is #26. I love all the details and the people out and about enjoying themselves. Reminds me of christmas past when we could do that. I also have to give a mention to #42. I love it.
If the person who made #17 decides to sell the svg file to their creation, I would be 1st in line to buy! I would love to make that shadow box.
Vicki Anderson
#41 love the village scene, reminds of Christmas at my Grandmother's little town.
Gail
This was my granddaughter's choice -I vote for #16 because it is so cute and has so many tiny details. I vote for #10 because of the excellent skills shown. And my other granddaughter wants to vote for #13 because she loved all the kitties.
Linda
29. Melanie - Brick by Brick Village i love this one
Jacquelyn M Robertson
My vote is for #10, Judy Twinkly Lane Christmas House. It was so hard to choose, but this house was so realistic and I love all the trees. Good Luck.
Sarah
I liked them all but I vote for #24. It looks like she made everything. The reindeer are so cute and I am partial to Santa.
marjorie bardwell
Number 12!
Kathy
#29 and #34 are the best
Kim Sample
After scrolling this page at least 15 times because the decision is so hard I think I love #10 the best. My reason is simple, because this is a mini Christmas contest I love the way the house is the feature and not hidden by a lot of other accents. The complex design of this house is amazing. I truly love it.
Dona
# 34 is my favorite. It shows the real meaning of Christmas. Though I believe # 12 is a important message for the world.
CHRISTINE BOS
So many wonderful houses it was hard to decide but my vote has to be for #21.
Hannah Szymczak
#20 Ralphy
Lucy
I was so impressed with Ralphie, too. It's an incredible little house with details on every side which you couldn't see with just one photo.
Thank you.
Lucy
Jennifer
Ok as a cat lover (and owner of 8 myself), I am voting for 13. ADRIENNE - MEOWY CATMAS HOUSE. I loved all the houses & can't wait to make my own as my mom has a village that is over 80 yrs old that my grandfather bought from a man who made them out of old posters.
Lucy
I have a few cats as well so I really appreciate the humor and "catness" of her house. It is one of my favorites.
Lucy
Betsy
I love 34. KAREN - BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CHURCH.
Bianca Mitchell
Number 10 Twinkly Lane is my vote winner. All of the entries (as always) are winners but I kept going back to Twinkly Lane, it is so realistic and perfectly epitomises a lovely home ready for Christmas.
The children's entries are so well done - may I suggest a separate contest just for the under 16 year-olds? It was so hard to choose from mixed entries.
Finally - THANK-YOU so much for all the work you do holding these wonderful annual contests! From a SE AL transplant to NE Scotland (UK), I wish you and yours a very very Happy Christmas:)
April G
I love all the houses and it is so hard to choose. However, I did finally decide on #1 Manfred - Christmas House.
Very whimsical.
Mary
#4 gets my vote! For some reason it reminded me of my grandparents house and actually made my heart skip a beat! So magical!
I also really liked these, in order, for various reasons 🙂
#14
#18
#30
#34
#41
Sandy Emme
#11 PUTZTOWN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE has my vote. I love the pastels, it reminds me of my grandma's aluminum tree with the color wheel way back when I was a kid.
TK
I vote for #10
Ruth
This was so hard. There were several I really, really liked. This house just pulled me in. 10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE The details and the overall feel of the house made it my pick but there a couple of others that were so close.
Cindy
Oh wow! Sooo many inspirational houses to choose from this year! I had a very difficult time but narrowed it down to two. And then I just had to go with my first choice the first time I looked through them. As many others have already said, this house to me just clicked the all the boxes. I just could not get over the wood and the details. My vote is for: #10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Lu Mikulich
My vote goes to #1 Manfred's Magical Christmas House!
Claudia Smith
I think that I would choose the #10 - The Twinkly Lane House by Judy. It is very nicely done. It is very classy looking yet still very cozy like you would be in a cabin in winter. Everything looks like it was painstakingly accomplished and that she put her heart into it. Great job Judy and best of luck.
Gail Knoll
I love everyone of these houses. How creative! My favorite is #21. I like how there is so much hustle and bustle in front of the house. It makes me think they are getting ready for a Christmas Eve party. So much fun!
Joyce Arnold
What a group of talented creators... each one if unique and filled with Christmas Spirit. I love viewing all of them. Difficult to decide... here's my vote #10 TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE! Thanks to everyone for all the great work! Peace, Joyce
Pamela Marie Buono
I vote for # 13. ADRIENNE - MEOWY CATMAS HOUSE
Lucy
Meowy Catmas House is one of my favorites, too. I have a few of those creatures stirring around my house.
Lucy
zanetta
number 10 by Judy is my choice she done a great job it is just absolutely i
beautiful looks well built .great job Judy
Pat Hutcheson
I vote for #17 Hone for the Holidays.
Nita
Love #4 Sparkly Christmas House.The snow on the roof and trees is charming.Purple lighting is perfect for winter.
Tammy
10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Beth
My vote in is a few but the one I will go with is Number 42. The craft is just awesome and was great to see. Hopefully next year I maybe able to put one in the competition.
Pye
#33!
Sharon
I’m voting for number 1. It truly is magical. I love the spires! Lots of very, very good entries this year.
Randi
So many delightful villages, its hard to pick a favorite but I have to choose the Putztown Christmas Village #11 and #24 Santa's barn. Very clever
Ann Finley
Number 10 is my number 1
irene
Love them all - such creativity. Like # 29 the best. The detail of brick houses excellent. It was close with # 16 being a close second.
Kristy
My vote goes to #14! Beautiful
Elizabeth Peters
There are so many wonderful houses. It was hard to choose. But I’m going with number 1 Manfred magical Christmas house. It reminds me of a building in Hogsmead😊 from Harry Potter💚💚🥰
Manfred Weidinger
My Vote goes to nr.14, so peaceful.My 2nd. Vote goes to nr.20 Love the Kid looking Out of the Window.
Jeannette
21. CHERYL - 3 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS I love it, just amazing
Rose Bolton
My vote is for #10-Twinkly Lane Christmas House-love the detailed windows and overall scene.
Vikki
all are amazing but my stand out fav is number 10 twinkly christmas house x
Judy Carter
I had a hard time trying to choose the best but I finally narrowed it down to #21 Cheryl - 3 Days Before Christmas. It just depicted how busy everyone is at this time of year. I love the workmanship on the beautiful house and got a chuckle at all the delivery trucks trying to get things delivered by Christmas.
Lucy
Judy,
Her work always demonstrates a sense of humor mixed with great crafting skill. It makes me laugh too.
Lucy
Julie M Wang
I vote for 10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE. I really love the look of this house.
Honorable mention: I do have to say that 3 days until Christmas made me laugh out loud. How fun is that?
Tina Oswald
No. 10 for sure!
Marge Dovan Gregory
I vote for #4!
James
I liked Judy's Twinkly Lane Christmas House. The rustic look along with the light touch of snow gives it that backwoodsy Christmas look. Great job Judy.
Carol
Wow! These are all so amazing and it's truly hard to pick my favorite but #10 is the house I would like to vote for. I keep going back to look at it because it gives me such a warm feeling. I love everything about it, from the chimneys to the base to the snowy trees. I love all of the details. Everyone is so talented and did wonderful work!
Laurie Welser
My vote is for #10. The detail and amount of work put into this house is evident.
Laura Flowers
MANFRED - MAGICAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE is GORGEOUS and my #1 pick.
The spires are so elegant!
They bring to my mind story book or stop-motion animated Christmas stories from 50+ years ago. I just adore this!
sandy
#10 is my favorite, classy, simple and portrays Christmas and the season.
Vi Pingel
I loved all of them..... then I saw #20 and that is my vote....
Kathleen Hallford
I'd like to vote for No. 16 . The village is awesome!! You could just sit and look at it for hours. There was a lot of thought and a lot of work in this one.
My second would be No. 10. Such a beautiful wooden building . Looks refreshing and homey.
Judi
So difficult to choose! They're all so nice! My pick is #29 - the wreath with brick houses. I'd like it on my front door! I live in a brick house. ☺
Irene Trahan
I vote for the North Pole. Number 16, I think.
Becky G
I like them all but my favorites are 10,23, and 25. I'm sorry I couldn't narrow it down further than that. I like 10 because it is very stately, and looks like a house back in the "little women" era. I like 23 because it has the cute look to it, and the bricks, window, and signage are all incredible.
I like 25 because it's so cozy and warm. I love the warm coloring to windows and the definition to the stone and door. The foliage on the outside really add to it's charm. I just love them all!
Miranda
I would like to vote for house number 10.The trees and snow garden together with the house are in balance. The house itself looks complicated and made of stone and wood. Almost out of a fairytale book! It is not decorated much, but I think it doesn’t need to. Maybe a sparkle of light? I looked at every entry, and this one stood out for me, again and again.
Connie Jackson Rice
Number 10 is delightful
Bonita Meyer
I vote for 10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Howard Leroy Lamey
Lucy…
ALL the entries are winners in my book!…and I especially like to see the younger generation participating…
I will cast my vote for number 1…
it is truly an outstanding piece of workmanship…
Happy I don’t have to vote on all the other entries…the judges have their work cut out for them!…
Howard L. Lamey
Debi
Oh my gosh, sooo hard to choose!! Sparkly Christmas House #4 makes me feel like a wonderful family is inside getting ready for the holidays!
Lucy
I agree the Sparkly house demonstrates the warmth of Christmas. I love it, too.
Lucy
Luria
Hello Lucy
I vote for number 4 for the contest.
Andrea Cline
I adore all the houses. I even have Sparrow Lane waiting for me to decorate. I had such a hard time voting on just one, but I think my favorite is number 27. “My Friend’s House” is so charming. Santa beside a snow globe is so clever. Bravo to everyone though!!
Tami
I love them all but Manfred wins hands down with #1. Then second was #20 for me.
Nancy
I vote for #4. Love the pastel lights!
Beverly Vitullo
I love all the houses it's hard to choose I am going with number 30 the ranch house. It different than most of the houses. Like the one story look. Bev V
Christy
#29 Melanie’s brick by brick wreath. What a wonderful way to show off a very impressive craft and display a village. Beautiful
Lucy
Christy,
Melanie makes beautiful projects. Her wreath is wonderful.
Lucy
Pat Dranchak
It is so difficult to choose a favorite. All the houses are beautiful. I especially like #14 - The Beautiful Christmas Church. This has so much simple putz serenity. It brings back memories of the lovely church in the mountain town that I grew up in.
dorothy m sella
They are all winners!
I favor # 1
Lucy
Dorothy,
I love Manfred's house. It is impressive - every single detail.
Lucy
J
#10 Judy-Twinkly Lane Christmas House is phenomenal! A LOT of imagination and wonderful workmanship went into it.
Lucy
Every year I love to see Judy's incredible work. Twinkly Lane makes me happy, too.
Lucy
Cyndi
Wow! Beautiful works of art! My favorite is 16. DONNA - NORTH-POLE IN THE SOUTH, with 10 and 1 my other favorites.
Lucy
Cyndi,
Donna's project is so wonderful. Thank you for letting me know what you love. Thank you.
Lucy
Mary Dalrymple
voting for number 10. Twinkly Lane house. I loved them all, however, my heart is just warmed by the design and setting of #10.
Lucy
Mary,
Twinkly Lane is a wonderful little house. I love it.
Lucy
Alice
So hard! They're all wonderful! But I would like to live in Needlepoint Cottage, #25. It looks so cozy, warm and inviting, it feels like Christmas when I look at it.
Lucy
Alice,
I agree that Needlepoint Lane is spectacular. She did a remarkable job with the stone surface. It does look warm and cozy and inviting just like you said.
Lucy
Cheryl Jackson
I assume this is where I vote for my favourite? I vote for #6 The German Mini Chalet. I like the scene that has been built, but what sticks out the most is that it is in a tin! What a great idea! Makes it easier to store until next year.
Lucy
Yes, you are in the right place for voting. I love the German Mini Chalet as well. It's so beautifully done. Thank you.
Lucy
Donna Camacho
My choice for the 2023 Mini Christmas House contest People’s Choice Award is #15. LORRAINE - SNOW DAY LET'S PLAY HOUSE. I just loved the warm glow in the windows and the icicles hanging around the roof. The snow in the yard is just wonderful. It really gave me the warm feeling of Christmas.
Pam
My vote is for #1!
Karen Chemello
My vote goes to #25 Needlepoint Cottage. The stonework details, the shutters, and the green shrubbery bring a natural and cozy look to the cottage. The frost in the windows is lovely.
Pye
How on Earth can I choose just one???!!! But if I HAVE to, I vote for #33. It is so realistic with the placement of the snow, partially melted on the roof because the heater is on, and the parking space cleared, but snow in front of the garage door because you don't want to get stuck in the garage after a couple feet of snow fall! Plus, I can just imagine the family inside, decorating their tree and singing Christmas carols. Wonderful job!
Lucy
I know exactly what you mean, the details are amazing in the house. And thank you for making a decision and choosing one.
Lucy
Karen
My 1 pick is Peace On Earth. An on going wish for all. And so small and detailed.
Lucy
Karen,
Peace on Earth is a beautiful creation. Thank you for letting me know what you like.
Lucy
Tom Hilinski
I really enjoyed number 42, Joan's "Elf on a Candy Box House". It brought back memories of when Whitman's chocolates used to sell their candy boxes with Elf's around the holidays. All of the details are great.
Lucy
I love no. 42 as well. The idea of a Whitman chocolate box incorporated into a house is such so cool. Thank you for voting.
Lucy
Judith
what a very cool collection of talent. i vote for #34 Karen-
Beautiful Christmas Church..
To me it shows what Christmas is all about.
Pamela Junk
I vote for 10. JUDY - TWINKLY LANE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Lucy
Pam,
I love Judy's work too. It's so cool how she builds her houses.
Luxy
Cheryl
I vote for number 43, Karen’s heavenly peace. It’s so calm, peaceful and just beautiful. It’s also the theme I was going to do next year but I think I’ll move onto option two now. Lol.
Lucy
I love that Cheryl. It's an interesting contrast to your own project (which I love as well). It's like two sides to the Christmas season. Thank you for voting.
Lucy
Mary
My vote for People's Choice is:
#23 Elizabeth Kewpie Doll House.
Love the vintage signage.
Really, each entry has something I adore.
Hard to make a definitive choice.
Lucy
Mary,
Elizabeth always shows incredible creativity. I love to see her creations. Thank you for letting me know what you like about your favorite house. I also agree with you that there are compelling details in each house that make it hard to choose a favorite.
Lucy
Becky Case
They are all very creative and awesome. The one that stood out to me was #10 Twinkly Lane Christmas House.
Jeannette
The were all great but my favortie was:
21. CHERYL - 3 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS it was so life like, awesome work
Lucy
Jeannette,
It is a stunning creation with incredible detail. She has an amazing imagination.
Lucy
Kay
I am voting for number 24 a lonely barn! it's my favorite!
Lucy
Kay,
The lonely barn is beautiful. I love it, too.
Lucy
J Spearman
#10 Judy-Twinkly Lane Christmas House.
She put a LOT of work into that-individual shingles, facade, etc. (I also do doll houses and recognize the details and workmanship.) I love the variety of shapes & colors of the bushes & trees. The base matches too! Very well done.
Lucy
I agree with you. What Judy has done with this beautiful work is amazing. And if you do dollhouses, you certainly understand the artistry that went into this creation.
Thank you for voting.
Lucy
Adrienne Mattioli
How fun! I made a few Christmas paper houses in September and will be honored to have them entered. Thank you for creating this contest, good luck to all! Entering on the FB group.
Paula
This sounds super fun!! And such great prizes!
Lucy
Thank you, Paula.
I hope you will make a little house for the contest.
Lucy
Jennifer Caddell
I want to enter your christmas contest as my first contest but I have a question, With the house having a paper base can clay, texture paste and/or tree bark be used on the paper base?
Lucy
What a great question? Yes, the house can have any of those things on it. I make my stone houses with texture paste for the stone. Tree bark would be really cool too.
Here's an example of the Irish Stone House - https://paperglitterglue.com/irish-stone-cottage-paper-house/
Nora Ruiz
I vote for #10 it's a wonderful house so much detail and work