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Confused....you live in OK and have a hotel in SC? lol

Originally Posted by MsMeeple

Confused....you live in OK and have a hotel in SC? lol

. Haha, sheesh, I never remember to change my location when I move! I'm a professional gypsy. :P I'm in South Carolina for now. Who knows where next! But it is cool having a Halloween party somewhere new every year with new friends!

Excellent thought put into this!

I've already come up with several ideas for my old-style 'train depot' haunt that I may or may not do. lol.

What about getting some inexpensive wall sconces to put throughout the hallway. One thing I think of when imagining an hotel hall is those repetitive sconces that stretch all the way down. I think if you had some battery operated lights, you could plop them inside each sconce.

Also, I made some 'wooden crates' last year (pirate theme) out of cardboard and foam. Super easy, super inexpensive. If you are looking for a way to make some extra luggage... I think this would be ideal - If I end up doing the train depot, I'll be using this method for my luggage... just cardboard boxes, and thin styrofoam accents (strips of foam glued to the box to add depth).

Good luck.

DT - your train depot haunt sounds awesome! That's a theme I've never heard of, but what a great idea. Thanks also for the great idea about the luggage. I was thinking of looking for some old luggage on craigslist or at yardsales, but your idea is much less expensive & I can't wait to try it.

I had the same thoughts about repetitive lighting through the hotel hallways. I started picking up some old sconces at local Goodwill's but they don't all match exactly. I think as long as the lights in each hallway match, it should look ok in the dim lighting.

Originally Posted by Lady of Chamberwell Manor

DT - your train depot haunt sounds awesome! That's a theme I've never heard of, but what a great idea. Thanks also for the great idea about the luggage. I was thinking of looking for some old luggage on craigslist or at yardsales, but your idea is much less expensive & I can't wait to try it.

I had the same thoughts about repetitive lighting through the hotel hallways. I started picking up some old sconces at local Goodwill's but they don't all match exactly. I think as long as the lights in each hallway match, it should look ok in the dim lighting.

Did you see the scounces that voodoo willy made and posted? Those are cheap and would look really cool in your hotel

MsM

I just looked up VW's sconces and they are awesome. That's a great idea - hmmm...now I'll have to choose which look to go for. Thanks!

I finally have some pictures to share of the props we've been working on.

The first 2 pics are of the check-in desk my DH is working on. It will be the first thing you see in the lobby when you enter the haunted hotel.

The next 2 pics are of the service elevator sign I'm working on.

The last picture is of the beginning of what will be the elevator doors & part of the frame. Right now it's just styrofoam painted with a metalic silver paint.

Wow - I can't believe that actually worked! My first time attaching pictures!

Here's one more picture which is of the Chamberwell Hotel sign I'm making out of foam for the front yard. I still have a long way to go...

Wow that is looking good, I have a theme as well for Halloween, mine is a Masquerade Ball, and my guests/characters are walking into a Mansion that is haunted, any ideas how to dress it up would be good too

Wow! I'm REALLY impressed! You guys are really going all out for this! Love it all! Love the dark wood for the check in desk! Is that you cutting out the letter in the foam?

MsM