Lilly's 2009 $20 Prop Challenge

[Lilly]

Faux "Dirt Castle" Coffin

2 free...2x6x10...........(20ft @.15 per ft)...........................3.00
cut into 2 -45 1/2 inch pieces
2 -42 1/2 inch pieces
3 free ....pieces extra scrap wood...(4ft @.15 per ft).............0.60
2 free pieces wood for stand............................................. 0.30
12 nails ..........(12 @ 01.98 each) .......................................0.24
1- old floodlight/stake .................................................. .......3.95
Total------------------------------------------->>>>>>>>>8.09
Line wood pieces up forming rectangle
draw your castle cover lines on the wood
nail the top an bottom strip on so you can cut your lines on the wood
Trim as needed
use extra piece of wood nailed down for more sturdyness if needed.
draw the cross in area you want, it cut out with jigsaw .
use leaves and stuff to cover edges if you want
probably took a half hr to make this.
NO stain or paint ..will leave as is.
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/09%20Hallo%20props/dirt%20castle%20cover/P6070001.jpg
underside
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/09%20Hallo%20props/dirt%20castle%20cover/backside.jpg
stands and light area
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/09%20Hallo%20props/dirt%20castle%20cover/lightusedaredorgreen.jpg
nite shot
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j136/imdiamondlilly/09%20Hallo%20props/dirt%20castle%20cover/lit1.jpg
(thanks to my friend for giving me a name for this)

[Joiseygal]

Lilly I really like that idea. Cheap way to add some coffins in the graveyard. Looks really good at night.

[RoxyBlue]

Simple,clever, effective - and FAST!:)

[sharpobject]

quick, easy, inexpensive, and looks great - my kind of prop !!

[spideranne]

Great idea, why build the box when you only need the top. Excellent!

[hpropman]

wow what a great idea! I am going to have steal (umm I mean borrow) this one

[Wildcat]

Great idea. Would have never thought of that. Well done.

[Sickie Ickie]

sharp object said my thoughts exactly!

[Uruk-Hai]

Simple but effective - looks convincing during the day and GREAT at night!

[Dixie]

This is simply one of those "slap to the forehead" kinda things - Kinda like Wildcat said, "would have never thought of that".... Thanks so much for posting Lilly, I love it!

[lewlew]

Oh.... now I LIKE that!! That is really simple and clever. Way...to...go!!!

[hpropman]

Hey Lilly have you tried it with a red light? It might make it look move evil looking.

[ghubertu]

Very clever. My wife will be happy b/c one less hole required in the yard.

[Lilly]

Thank you everyone..yeah this is really easy, fast and CHEAP did I say CHEAP..

Hpropman ..yes I do have a red light pic.

[SpookySam]

Great idea. a lot easier to store than a fullsize coffin, too.

[Spooky1]

Great idea. I'm betting copies of your prop are going to be appearing in many yards this Halloween.

[lowdwnrob]

Thats cool. I jave some extra wood in the back yard but not enough to make an entire coffin. Looks like I have a plan now

[Draik41895]

awesome!its perfect for me!

[Bethene]

great idea, Lily, love the night shot!

[Aquayne]

I love Ideas like this. It opens up a whole catagory of props. A monster in a box would work like this too.

[Warrant2000]

I always love lighting effects!

[Haunted Bayou]

nice job...easy, effective and cheap.

[Just Whisper]

I love Ideas like this. It opens up a whole catagory of props. A monster in a box would work like this too.

That's exactly what I was thinking aquayne.

This is a terrific prop. I love the highly technical props that do this or that, but I still maintain that usually my favorite ones are the ones that are so simple most of us do overlook the idea. We are always working too hard trying to come up with something more complicated. Simple is easy, less expensive, less time-consuming, usually space-saving and definitely less thought intensive (if done correctly). Two thumbs up.

[Lady Nyxie]

That would scare me. Great job.

[halloween71]

Girl you are ALWAYS BRILLENT!Love it!

[Ms. Wicked]

I always look forward to your props Lilly! How cool is this one? I agree with Spooky1 that your idea is going to be turning up everywhere. This is such a smart and effective prop. FABULOUS!

[Frankie-s Girl]

So simple and yet I've never seen anything like it before. It is so elegant... beautiful! :cool:

[Terra]

Oh my, this is such a simple yet super-spooky idea.

[Lilly]

Thanks again..
I don't think I am the first one to think of this ..but that would be cool.
I am hoping to make a few more , I think I have enough wood to do them..woohoo

(If so..I am planning on using a couple in the cemetery ..I will prob dig a few holes for the light then.)

[beelce]

Lily....That is a near perfect prop...great idea....nice job

[STOLLOWEEN]

Great concept and execution. I agree that you will probably see a lot these this coming October...what a great way to fill in any "blank" areas in a graveyard scene.

[Spooklights]

Simple and very effective. Great job!

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

Great idea and effective. Nice job!

[pyro]

yep simple---DUH!!!!! again i should have thought of that-very cool im stealing this one lilly --:)