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So I Have This Idea...
Hi all - Dawn here. (I thought I would specify that, so that when it shows up on Jaybo's Facebook account, his friends won't think he has lost his mind)So this idea isn't about props, monsters,...
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Do You Like Halloween?
How about the Halloween community? Do you like to look at the pictures of those in the Halloween community and find inspiration and cool ideas for upcoming October holidays?Do you like to support that...
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Haunter Awards: The After Party!
Hi all, Dawn here. (I have to make that VERY clear, due to the nature of the next sentence) Just getting home from the fabulous after parties, removing my diamond earrings, stiletto heels and...
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Baker Hotel–The heart of a town
Image source: Jason Grant PhotographySee that gorgeous building up there? That’s the Baker Hotel. The heart of my small hometown, Mineral Wells, Texas. It no longer beats. It was built in the 20’s and...
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Skeleton Study
Just came across something from Google that I am no doubt in love with...It's kind of like Google Maps, only instead of interactively moving around city streets, It's called Google Body and you are...
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While Searching for Tombstone Inspiration...
Normally I go to my huge folder of stolen internet pictures of tombstones.... I have them categorized by shape size, there's a special folder just for interesting textures and weathering differences....
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2011: Dixie's Year of the Tombstone
So last year I watched so many people cranking out some amazing tombstones. 2010 was the year of the "Structure" so I called it, adding 4 new columns, about a million more miles of fencing, etc. I...
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Like A Grown Up Lab Partner
Only better. There is nothing better than prop building with your best friend.We have these huge metal work benches, and set them up facing each other. So while I am busy carving tiny intricate...
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An Amazing Day for Jaybo and I...
No pictures here guys, but I promise, the story is worth it. I'm kinda gushing a little, but it's truly warranted. As most of you know, Jaybo and I are home haunters. We put on a show in our yard - a...
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Annie Stone - WIP
Not many words today, just pictures. (Click to enlarge) The stone I have been working on for roughly 2 weeks (on and off). Starting with the inspiration shot: Enlarged this picture onto twenty 8 1/2 x...
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Dreaming of October
Is it because I want it to be Halloween? (For obvious reasons)Is it because I want it to NOT read 111 degrees in my car? (Like it does right now)Is it because The Walking Dead Season 2 finally begins...
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Glow Stick Smoke... Don't Breathe This
Who knew the Blendtech "Will It Blend" guy could be a haunter?!?! Haha, I love this one!
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Cool Makeup Tip...
First, let me clarify this is Dawn talking, so that no one will accuse Jayson of embedding make up videos. Then let me say that, as someone who spray painted her body Krylon white last October 31st,...
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Sharing Halloween with the World
'via Blog this'Truck Pop-up Vid video by indianaholmes - PhotobucketOk, this just cracks me up! Now I HAVE to build on of these for my truck! Hmmm....maybe switch out the character to reflect each...
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Nickols Manor 2011–Poltergeist
We decided to go with a ghostly theme this year, so first up is the star from the Poltergeist movies - Reverend Henry Kane , aka The Beast.Say hello to the nice folks Henry. The Reverend here is a...
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Nickols Manor 2011 - Continued
And we're back! Ooooohh! Take a look at this gorgeous stone! All hand wrought by the lovely Dixie herself in tribute to Uruk-Hai's inspirational stones! She's a looker! Well, lookie here! Buffy's done...
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Black Friday
Ever have one of those moments when you are at Home Depot buying Christmas gifts for others, and while waiting to check out you look down into your buggy and realize that 80% of what you are about to...
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End of April
Hi all, Dawn here. No pictures today, I’m just writing to catching up with my friends – YOU! It’s time to come out of hibernation around here at Nickols Manor, and we are starting to get ready to...
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Ghosts?
We are flirting with doing a ghost theme this year. We have a few ideas to try, but haven't completely fleshed them out yet. Here is one of the ideas. What do you guys think?
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Red and Blue Effect
It just so happens we use a LOT of red and blue lighting in our haunt. Plus, I've been building computer controlled RGB lights, so this effect would be easy to pull off. Hmm...this would be a cool way...
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He's Baaaack!
What are you doing reading this?!? Allen's back to show us more prop making gold!Watch the video already!
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