Scandenavian Candleabra/Polar Express Train

[Maggie]

I would love to find some type of electric scandenavian candelabra at a reasonable price. I am also looking for a Polar Express train set. My daughter will be home on leave during the holidays and its never too early to start trying to make it a good christmas. At least in my opinion!

[Sickie Ickie]

http://www.nordicconnection.com/Swedish_Candelabra_s/24.htm

Seems to me like you could make these pretty cheap:

$2 (1" x 4") wood cut into shape and steps

$7 for 7 Napkin rings (amount depends on how many)

and 7 small light sockets either plugged into a light bar or wired in series or parallel.

total cost ~ $16-20 customized to your taste. :)

[Sickie Ickie]

Have you searched Ebay for the train set?

[Maggie]

Thank you! Well, sigh, if you were good at that kind of thing they would be easy to make. I have to admit to being quite hopeless.:( I do appreciate the link to the Nordic Connection website.:)
I havent looked on e-bay yet for the train, not this year anyway. They are probably still quite spendy, but I just might have to break down and buy one. Things could be worse.:)

[Elvira]

Those candelabra's are really nice. Great idea for a craft! Sickie should make one! LOL
I checked ebay for the train set, holy mackeral, those are expensive! Keep watching you just may get lucky and get one cheap.

[rachael24]

Yeah I would keep watching Ebay...You can find a good price, just have to get lucky

[Sickie Ickie]

Hey Maggie, check this out: http://www.collectionsetc.com/Item92181.aspx?esalitm=1#

Here's the pic: http://www.collectionsetc.com/images/product/large/large_92181.jpg

Only $7 plus shipping. Buy it and redo it to your whim, then show it to us. :D

[Elvira]

Great idea, and cheap enough!

[Sickie Ickie]

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