Very well done Don. For a base I would cut a ½" irregular shaped base, bevel the edges and a minimum 8" longer in front and back of sleigh and reindeer. For paint I would apply a while rock paint (available at craft stores).Add some reflective flakes while paint is wet. It makes the snow glitter. Hot glue sleigh and reindeer to base. For reins I've used gold glittering thread like material, again available at craft stores. Very effective. Other than that use your imagination. You'll create something beautiful.