[ELH(Erin Loves Halloween)]

I just wanted to thank Halloween Forum for giving me the ideas, tools, and plans on how to UPGRADE my yard. I discovered this site after Halloween last year and I at the time thought my yard was great. Then I started looking at other peoples haunts and decided to up my game.

I secondly wanted to thank the people for giving me the courage to say forget the neighbors and go big or go home. I don't have any pics of my yard at night yet, (haven't lit up my yard just yet.) But here are some daylight pics.

Please go and see my 2008 album to compare the difference. THANK YOU[

 

[ELH(Erin Loves Halloween)]

Here are more pics!

 

[Warrant2000]

Great looking setup ELH. Can't wait to see it at night!

 

[Frankie's Girl]

I love the fish on the line - that is a cute touch!

 

[ELH(Erin Loves Halloween)]

THANKS! I paid attention to details this year. Will take more pics so you can see them.

 

[Deadna]

Wow...that is a great set-up!

 

[DaveintheGrave]

Very nice! I like all of the colors!

 

[Haunty]

Awesome!

Anxious to see how it's lit at night.
Will you be using color flood lights or the smaller led spot lights? Guessing you'll be using a fog chiller to make it more mysterious?

 

[bobzilla]

Great job !

 

[ELH(Erin Loves Halloween)]

Haunty, will do a little bit of both for the lights.
I do have a fog chiller but not sure what scene to use it in. I am going to test it out. Any suggestions?

 

[Warlord Blade]

Well I must say I am extremely jealous and inspired by your pirate yarrrd!

Awesome props! The chest is amazing work - GREAT job on that! Did you also make the other props?

 

[Wolfman]

Erin, I've never followed a "theme" per se, but that Pirate Yard looks like a scream! I especially like the Treasure Chest.

And you're so right. Finding this Forum is a real tonic, a new lease. Knowing that you're NOT the only demented one out there on October 31st. is such a relief. I came across it five years ago. Nowhere near as many members back then, but it gave me a second wind.

Have a look at this as well -

Monster Page of Halloween Project Links

for further inspiration.

 

[Booterbunz]

I love the skeleton fish lol..that's awesome! The treasure chest is incredible also...fantastic job!

 

[MsMeeple]

Really nice display Erin! So THAT'S why I haven't seen you on the boards much haha
Did you ever get your mermaid from Bear? Dont see it in your display. Was wondering how it came out.

MsM

 

[The Pod]

Looks really great ELH!!!! Nice job!

 

[JohnnyAppleseed]

Great job Erin, been a busy little spook now haven't ya! I'd use the chiller by the captain at the wheel, but that's just my opinion.

 

[ELH(Erin Loves Halloween)]

Warlord, yes I made the ships wheel out of table legs and a garden wheel. The treasure chest I handpainted and put in a faux shelf. The mast is made out of pvc pipe and a Christmas tree stand! I sprayed painted it with a metal color spray and secured it to a pallet that I stained to match the color of the wheel. I did a ton of work in the details that you can't see off hand. Taken a year of collecting and working and I already have ideas for next year!
My yard is no where near greatness I have seen some amazing things on here. But thank you for the compliments

 

[strublay]

Erin, I've never followed a "theme" per se, but that Pirate Yard looks like a scream! I especially like the Treasure Chest.

And you're so right. Finding this Forum is a real tonic, a new lease. Knowing that you're NOT the only demented one out there on October 31st. is such a relief. I came across it five years ago. Nowhere near as many members back then, but it gave me a second wind.

Have a look at this as well -

Monster Page of Halloween Project Links

for further inspiration.

I Agree completely Wolfman. this site is so much fun to read, and its a relief to know that I'm not the only crazy Halloween fanatic. There are so many people with so many good Ideas on here!
And to add to the resources list, INSTRUCTABLES.COM! You can pretty much find anything on there, and if you cant find something, all you need to do is ask and someone will eventually answer it.
plus you can post your how tos as well! all for free!
puts a smile on my face every time I go there.

 

[Tumblindice]

Erin, what a difference!!! Great job!!!

 

[Muffy]

Oh it looks terrific!