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Author:  Clinton [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My own twist on the "Dolly Tower" for a haunted house!..

Hi Lucy!

Yes, I drew the tree freehand and just cut it out with the good ol' exacto knife. Painted several layers of acrylics, put a piece of vintage cellophane in the back of the eyes and mouth. Lit it up with a $1 store light. The cementitious product was used as well, but-- I kinda modified it a little to make it more like a clay-like consistency this time around and I like it. The jack-0-lanterns were made out of it as well. The base is HEAVY! lol... The ground cover was ground up dead cherry tree leaves given to me by a model RR enthusiast. It worked out really nice I think.
:mrgreen: Attached, is some other types of "vintage-inspired" Halloween items that I reproduced for an Etsy shop I am going to open this Fall. They are candy containers that were originally made in the 1920-30's. I think I might start a "blog" about my holiday crafting addictions! We'll see... :lol:

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Author:  PutzinVT [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My own twist on the "Dolly Tower" for a haunted house!..

I like you "Thomas the Tank engine" Except you used Jack-o-Lantern" faces instead.

You got some nice accessory pieces there.

Steve

Author:  Clinton [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My own twist on the "Dolly Tower" for a haunted house!..

Thanks Steve!

Yes, the scary version of Thomas-- they already thought him up back in 1920's Germany! Yes, I love to holiday craft in general. These pieces do look goofy in nature, but that's how the Germans/Japanese made them. Gotta hand it to them for their creativity! I actually make several different types of candy containers for Halloween, Christmas, and Easter as well. I just don't show 'em here because they're not putz houses. I guess I'll have to look for another forum for that, right? lol!!.. Thanks for your compliment friend. :)

Author:  Lynn [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 3:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My own twist on the "Dolly Tower" for a haunted house!..

WOW!!

I love the stone work really really nice job!!

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