Department 56
Display Photos & Step-by-Step Instructions





    My top tip for building displays like these is to choose construction-grade bead board instead of the craft styrofoam sold at stores like Michaels. For one thing, buying it this way costs far less, and even better, it is much stronger and less porous. Construction styrofoam is beaded and dense, just like the styrofoam your houses are packed in. If the 4'x8' sheets are too large for you, most places also stock 3'x6' sheets.

Bookshelf Displays. Each shelf is 36 inches long by 12 inches deep by 12 inches high
Photos
Click above to see finished photos of the top shelf.

Instructions
Stairs and Layers
Cobblestones & Landscaping
Photos
Click above to see finished photos of the middle shelf.

There are no assembly pictures here, since most points are already covered on the top and bottom shelves.
Photos
Click above to see finished photos of the bottom shelf.

Instructions
Rocky Cliff & Trees
Dock
Ocean & Walkway

All content and photos © Debbie's Themes

Each shelf in these displays measures 36 inches long, 12 inches deep and 12 inches high, so the same approach works well on any standard bookshelf. Start with the top shelf to learn the stairs and layering, then move to the bottom shelf for the rocky cliff, dock and ocean details.