2010 Contest Entry Theedwin

[theedwin]

Hello Guys! Didn't think that I was going to sit this one out did you??? :D

Well, I am making a "Singing Snowman" for my snowman. I will start out with this photo of the "Reindeer Snowman" (no motor) that I purchased.

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture370a.jpg

Next, I took off his head and cut out a place for the "singing" part.

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture371.jpg I had to cut out more, but you will see that later.

Here is the body zip tied together for eternity!

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture372a.jpg

Golly, look what fits in the snowman's head!!!

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture373a.jpg (I broke his eye inserting him, nothing a little hot glue won't fix....

AAAACCKKK!!!

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture374a.jpg

Painting....

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture375.jpg

Now I am waiting for the paint to dry. It is pretty windy so that won't take long. I plan on putting a few layers of paint on him because white spraypaint is the worst spraypaint there is!

More to come!

[Sickie Ickie]

What a neat idea Edwin! I love how this is coming together!

[bethene]

very cool idea Edwin!! can't wait to see him done. ,man , now I know I REALLY won't win should it get finished

[Sickie Ickie]

Get it finished anyway and let us oogle it. :)

[Just Whisper]

What a great idea edwin. And funny too. I love it.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Cool looking prop so far, Edwin! That's a very orginal idea!
Why don't you give him a mustache and he could be the Burl Ives snowman from Rudolph!
"Silver and Gold, silver and gold.............."
Can't wait to see it in action.

[theedwin]

Thanks everyone!

Come on Beth, it's never too late for your project! Remember, it's the FUN that matters not who wins. :D

I hope to have more time to work on this tomorrow (today), I am having alot of fun with this.

[chris]

Totally cool Edwin I like it!

[DanoNJ]

In a word -- Neat, cool, freaky! (in a good way)

[theedwin]

Thanks for the "one word" Dano! LOL

Well, if you haven't figured it out yet, I am using a Dougie for the mouth and eye movement on my snowman. (AAT!!!) The premanufactured snowman body was the most expensive part of my prop, the rest is paint, the Dougie, and getting it to LOOK like a snowman. So here is a video of the snowman with some Buffalo Snow on him, no scarfs, no buttons, no eyes made out of coal!

Not YET anyway! :D

YouTube- singing snowman

And as far as I have figured, I have a few bucks left to spend.

Oh, and the "Dougie" came with his own tape player, with tape! When this thing is done, it will talk and sing for hours! :D

[Just Whisper]

OMG

OMG

Edwin, That turned out so great. I cannot believe how seamlessly that dougie blended in with the snowman when you were done. It looks terrific. I am really impressed. Of course I knew it would be nothing short of amazing.

[Sickie Ickie]

*Jaw drops!!!!!!* Un-freakin' believable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That has to be one of the coolest Christmas Decker props I have EVER seen!!!!

Okay, that's it! If I can find similar materials- I am DEFINITELY stealing this!!!

What are the arms made from?

[Sickie Ickie]

(oh- don't forget your list of supplies/cost and newspaper date shot next to your prop.)

[Nevergoback]

OMG

OMG

Edwin, That turned out so great. I cannot believe how seamlessly that dougie blended in with the snowman when you were done. It looks terrific. I am really impressed. Of course I knew it would be nothing short of amazing.


Can't say a thing more.....so I'll just quote Whisper.

Oh yeah, your mind is totally warped....in a good way.
Ps: White spray paint is the worst.

[Nevergoback]

[QUOTE=EnlightenedGrinch;40411]
Why don't you give him a mustache and he could be the Burl Ives snowman from Rudolph!
"Silver and Gold, silver and gold.............."
QUOTE]

Now, that's funny!

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Wow! Your snowman turned out FANTASTIC, Edwin!!
If that prop was sold online it would cost $300 or more I'm sure.
Your AATs just keep getting bigger and bigger. Now I'm getting scared..........
Super job, man!

[theedwin]

Thanks everyone! I'm really glad you like him! :D

Sickie, the arms came with the snowman. Not my favorite arms but they will do....

Now to work on the finishing touches

[theedwin]

Here are pics of the newspaper.... I still have to finish the back of him with the Buffalo Snow, but my Hot Glue Gun wasn't wanting to work today (neither was I)

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture380.jpg

Oh, and that is the FREE newspaper that I get every week! (cheep cheep cheap!)

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture381.jpg

Gosh, I have ugly fingers! LOL

[Nevergoback]

You hands are gorgeous dahling...but what are you doing posting at 1:30 am? Night Owl?

[bethene]

wow Edwin, that is so cool!!!! I have a dougie around some where, I now have a christmas project to go with all my halloween projects

[Buckeyelights]

Edwin, he is great.

I'm adding that to my "have to do" list. idea:

Joe

[Nephew Fred]

This is even better looking in person.
But, aren't we all...........

Great job!

[Just Whisper]

This is even better looking in person.
But, aren't we all...........

Great job!

Speak for yourself Fred...My picture is keeping me looking young. It was only taken last summer and already I have aged 10 years. I was going to make a copy and just glue it to my face.

[Sickie Ickie]

And cover those gorgeous eyes? NEVER!

[Just Whisper]

blush:

thanks sickie

[theedwin]

Ok, here goes.... Some pretty fierce competition out there! :D

I give to you, the completed "Singing Snowman!"

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture386.jpg

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/Picture382.jpg

And the video...

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq158/theedwin/stuff/th_VID00337.jpg

Here is the cost break down....

Snowman Frame...................$15 (there went half my budget!)
Zip Ties.......................... .20
Buffalo Snow ................. .75
Top Hat ....................... $1.50
Ribon (for top hat) ......... .50
Leaves and berries (for top hat .25
Dougie .............................. $5.00
Hot Glue ......................... $1.30
Scarf ............................ $3.00
Sparkle stuff (glitter - prorated .25
Carrot.... (prorated) .............. .25
Paint (prorated) ................... .50

Total Cost............................ $28.50

The only things that I specifically purchased for this prop were the wire frame snowman, the leaves and berries, the scarf and the glitter. All the rest I had on hand.

The snowman uses the motion sensor that came with the Dougie. That is how he turns on.

Enjoy! :D

[chris]

Ed he looks Awesome great job!!!

[Sickie Ickie]

Simply beautiful! Are you planning to use him for your theatre?

How did you attach the nose?

Are the buttons pins painted black? Wait! Those were the eyes and 1 button that came with the original snowman, right? Great thinking!

[Just Whisper]

Edwin, he came out just perfect. He is so adorable and fun. You really did a great job, and he is going to look great in any of your displays (home or at the theater). Is he weather proof?

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Awesome snowman prop, Edwin!
That's really cool how his nose kind of twitches when he sings.
Excellent job!

[Sickie Ickie]

Grinch, if I'm singing and I have to sneeze, my nose twitches too. I wonder how Samantha fro Bewitched looked singing?

[theedwin]

Thanks guys! :D

For the nose I just carved out a section of the fake carrot and crammed the sensor in it. It stayed. And those are the buttons that came with the snowman, they were in the bottom of the box with the extra bulbs and such.

I plan on using him in the Theatre as he is not weather proof in the least.

[Nevergoback]

I will never look at one of those singing Christmas trees the same way again. Super job. I've got some wire frame deer that could use a singing head, he, he.

[Sickie Ickie]

That would be sooooo cute Nevergoback! Rudolf sings!

[theedwin]

I saw some of those wire frame "gifts/packages" the other day at a thrift store. If I see them next time I will get them and make a "Singing Gift!" LOL

[Sickie Ickie]

You go Edwin!

[bethene]

Edwin, he is fantastic!! I love him!!

[RavenLunatic]

love him. reminds me of jack frost movie

[Sickie Ickie]

I LOVE that movie. Jack Frost the murdering Snowman!...oh wait, you mean the nice one that comes alive. heh

[cinders]

Love the singing snowman! Never would have thought to use the Dougie for the actual holiday for which it was intended! Dougie = creeeeepy! Dougie as singing snowman = fun and festive!

[theedwin]

I received my prize from ChristmasLEDs today! They are awesome! Very high quality, and very very interesting! Thanks Val! (and the little flashlight that you sent along with it is really amazing as well!)

I am having such fun with these lights! I am coming up with lots and lots of ideas to use these light for! (some are even Christmas related...) Great product, and I highly recommend them!

[Sickie Ickie]

One of the things people look for when online shopping is great service. Val gets 5 stars out of 4!

Thanks for letting me know that you got your prize and appreciate ChristmasLEDs as a sponsor!

[Val]

I received my prize from ChristmasLEDs today! They are awesome! Very high quality, and very very interesting! Thanks Val! (and the little flashlight that you sent along with it is really amazing as well!)

I am having such fun with these lights! I am coming up with lots and lots of ideas to use these light for! (some are even Christmas related...) Great product, and I highly recommend them!

Your Welcome!:) Let me know what kind of idea's you come up with to use them.... I'm always looking for new idea's!

[theedwin]

I got my prizes from Putrid today! Can't wait to listen to them!

Thanks P! :D