Melanie B Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello, I just received the Pierce dollhouse for Christmas. I'm new to miniatures and have so much to learn, although I did help a friend make a miniature french bakery. I guess my idea for the dollhouse may be a little odd, I'm planning on making a spooky haunted house. My inspiration is the Haunted Mansion at Disney World. I don't want it to be gory at all. I also bought an old miniature magazine at a show that had some spooky items, like a portait painting where the eyes moved. I thought that was super. It seems hard to find spooky items and I'll probably have to make quite a bit. I look forward to any suggestions you may have. Thank you, Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi and to the group! There a few of us who have done haunted houses/places in the forum! You should take a look through the gallery for some super eye candy, and inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi and ! There are several haunted houses around on the forum. You may be able to get ideas from them. I would also check and see if you can get some of the October issues of any of the dollhouse magazines from your library or such. The Pierce is a wonderful house. It was my first dollhouse as a child. My mother and I built it when I was in middle school. Enjoy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome, welcome, I am sure that you will find tons of spooky ideas for you house, just do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome to our "little" forum family, Melanie. I believe Glenna/Blueuni is also from WPB, and I grew up there (& left 46+ years ago...). There are quite a few Floridians on the forum. Check out the gallery nd the members' blogs for pictures of the Pierce and its building process. Here's one to get you started. I like the idea of a picture with moving eyes. Rent you some old Marx Brothers & Abbott & Costello movies, Bowery Boys/ Dead End Kids, that had haunted mansions in them to get all sorts of ideas. The Pierce has a hidden tower room, you could make a pivoting bookcase or secret panel to a spiral stair leading up to it. You have all sorts of possibilities with this kit as is, and then ifyou start bashing it, look out! your imagination's your limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello and welcome Melanie! The Pierce lends itself to many moods, many periods, etc. It's a fabulous dollhouse! Congratulations! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello Melanie and The Pierce would make a "spooktacular" haunted house! Mine, in it's current condition, kinda looks like one already ... unfortunately, not what I'm going for. Sounds like you have some great ideas and will have LOADS of fun with your project! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Melanie, you will have great pleasure wiht the Pierce, it still is my number one favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hello and welcome! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ;) Melanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misshappygolucky Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The pierce!! How nice!! I think that is a beautoful house. I hope to build one oneday!! Good luck!! Happy New Years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum! Alot of us here love haunted houses, can't wait to see how yours turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi and welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I like your idea for a haunted mansion!! Welcome! I'm new too! Take care, Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood The Pierce if a real fun and simple straight forward build. The stairs and shingles take the longest. Everything else is a breeze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hi Melanie, I'm new in the Forum, I live on the East Coast of Florida (Palm Coast), and got a Pierce for Christmas. Does any of this sound familiar? :-) This dollhouse is going to be a Victorian, but I'd love to do a spooky house too. I'll watch what you do so my next project can be a spooky one! Lots of luck with your house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Welcome! Haunted houses are a favourite around here (as you'll have gathered). The Pierce is going to make a great one. I hope you make the picture with the moving eyes - I want to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hello & Welcome Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hello and Welcome Melanie to the group. What a great dollhouse you got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.