Tuesday, January 4, 2011

WIP Haunted House Tuesday

Thank you everyone for your suggestions for a name, keep them coming. If I choose your name suggestion I will send you some potion bottles.

Today I finished the front door and shingles. The door has skulls, a lion door knocker and a knob I made from beads. I had been saving the door knocker for when I built my castle but after 8 years I don't see me building it LOL. I also put up some of the gingerbread trim and still need to put the finish on it. I cut a piece of foam board to set the house on but might change it to wood, I just want it to be light so I can move it easily. Here are my photos from today, any helpful hints are welcome.

Door and shutters

A bit of progress

Gingerbread trim
Victoria ♥
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24 comments:

  1. dalesdreamsJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I don't have any helpful hints, but, I think it looks wonderful. :)

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  2. LoriJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Wow! You have been busy today... I love the skulls on the doors. Great spooky entrance!

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  3. Tabitha CorsicaJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I love the skulls on the front door and the detail on the shutters. You use jewelry findings in such creative ways. What are you intending for the mansard? Shingles? or leave it? I do think it needs a little something. Don't these kits come with wood shakes? Looking very nice!

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  4. Tabitha CorsicaJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    As for a name...how about "Macabre Manor"...?

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    i dont think you need any helpful hints :P its fabulous!! names...hmmmmmmmmm.... Widdershins Manor or just Widdershins....Manor De Mort.....Mine will be a shop/house and i think i'm going with The Crooked Broom...maybe hahaha love to share :)...what about Pagan Moon...me brains gone dead but i'm still thinking and will post more...i love names :)

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  6. DaydreamerJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Victoria! The house looks fantastic! You are really making quick progress! The names that come to my mind are.... Grim Gables....or perhaps No.13 Dead End Drive..... !

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  7. Cia of Briarwood StudioJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Vicky, it looks wonderful. I'm going to have fun watching you turn this into a spooky abode! Great work so far!

    Cia

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  8. Dark Squirrel VictoriaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Thanks everyone!

    Susan I want to put copper on the mansard but am unsure of how it would look. My shingle jobs always suck so no shingles. Great names tonight, it might be hard to choose.

    Victoria ♥

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  9. The Old MaidJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    WOW! I simply love the door! Great work Victoria!

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  10. Witchkrafting with KatJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Wow can I move in ;-) what a wonderful house! I love it.

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  11. LeenaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    It looks so cute now <3

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  12. AscensionJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Es una verdadera maravilla, esa puerta es asombrosa.
    Me encanta toda la casa,enhorabuena.
    besitos ascension


    Por cierto tu nuevo blog me encanta!!!!

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  13. BiWuBärJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Hi Victoria,

    I'm really glad I've found your blog - I'm a follower now and happy not to miss your newest posts, especially the progress on this fantastic spooky mansion. Well, I don't dare to make any name suggestions, I'll leave that up to the native speakers, but whatever it's name will be, that house is gorgeous already. Great job!

    Best wishes for 2011 and greetings from Germany
    Birgit

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  14. carlanneJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    okay, I called the vines! I thought I saw a ghost in the little window, but when I looked closer, he was gone.......
    It's going to be FAB, Vicki!
    "What Knockers!" Gene Wider, Young Frankenstien

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  15. Vinweeda MagicJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Its going to look fantastic Vicki love what you have done already xx

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  16. MarisaJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    OMG it's Lovely, you did a great job so far! you really should do the castle :)

    Love
    Marisa

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  17. Crafts From The StashJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love this Victoria.

    Lorra Luffies

    Debie xxxx

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  18. Sans!January 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I really really lke what you have done, Victoria. his may very well be your masterpiece for 2011! :)

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  19. MichelleJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    This looks amazing and I love it!!! I love the door furnishings, just superb! :o)

    Michelle xxx

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    This piece is looking awesome. I thought a good name would be "Morbid Manor" - " the home of ghouls"

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  21. Dark Squirrel VictoriaJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks guys!!! So many cool names. Hee hee Morbid Manor :)

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  22. MelitaJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Hi Victoria , Love the house it is beautiful ! Also love the changes that you have made to your blog , it is looking fantastic , had problems when i tried to do mine but i must give it another go as it really needs up-dating . Hope you had a great Christmas . Happy New Year hunnie ...love and hugs Melita xx

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  23. The Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good WitchJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    A very Happy New Year to you Victoria! I've missed seeing all your wonderfully wicked creations. And look at that....I come back and you are creating fantabulous Haunted Houses. Where do you get all your energy?! I wish you would bottle some of it up in one of your potion bottles and send it to me. I could benefit from some! Love the house...
    Happy 2011,
    Wendy

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  24. Dark Squirrel VictoriaJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you Melita and Wendy!

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