It started off as a whim to enter the TPA TERROR X2 HAUNT CONTEST. I entered it online at their website never even imagining that I would have a hope or a prayer of winning. Then one night I got a call from my friend Gina who was at Haunt for TPA night. He asked what my last name was and I asked her why. She laughed and said "They just announced the winner of the contest and it was your name!" I thought for sure she was yanking my chain. But sure enough the next day, it was posted on the TPA site. I had one a night as a monster for me and a friend, 2 tickets to Knotts Haunt, 2 VIP dinners, and 2 Haunt T-shirts. I was floored.
I have been asked many times by the monsters when I was going to cross the "veil" and work at Haunt. I always laugh and say never! NEVER SAY NEVER!
I was contacted my Michelle @ Knotts and the night and details were set into motion. At first I was told that we would probably get masks (ick), but they later decided that without a proper fit there might be a safety issue so we were going to get makeup instead! (YIPPEE!)
As always, here are the pics to tell the story.... enjoy....
Off to Knotts wardrobe to get our shrouds...
we were to be zombies
we were to be zombies
Our sweet Sugar Monster stopped by to wish us luck.
Once in our wardrobe it was off to makeup
Start with a pale basecoat
The we get the airbrush paint job
All exposed skin is painted
and the transformation starts to take form
(I look like a Smurf! LOL)
(I look like a Smurf! LOL)
Additional colors are added for depth and effect
And another color is added for highlighting
again all exposed skin is painted
Once all the base colors are finished
then starts the detailing
then starts the detailing
And the zombie starts to come to life
Beast dropped by to show his love and support
Finishing touches
Meanwhile, Diana was getting her zombie look on
Do you think I am done ?
Oh no, theres the hair
as Lu looks on for his approval
as Lu looks on for his approval
Hey my turn for hair!
She said she was sorry for me when I had to brush it out. LOL
Diana and I see eachother for the first time....
Taking my pic for her portfolio
My amazing makeup artist, Deanna!
Thank you so much love!
Thank you so much love!
At last the finished product!
The zombies LIVE!!!!
MY first look at myself!
Damn! I am scary looking!
Damn! I am scary looking!
Then is was off the maze and my darling Daughter
was there waiting for me...
She was my first scare of the night!
*tee hee*
was there waiting for me...
She was my first scare of the night!
*tee hee*
Corn Stalkers
OH MY!!!!
We are scary!
We are scary!
and so our night begins in the maze....
scaring guests and having fun
I worked near the "Tin Man"
he was great!
he was great!
And our pumpkin head
was a great help too!
was a great help too!
Diana worked the front of the maze
And got some GREAT scares!
The hardest part for me was keeping a straight face
It is TOO funny watching people get scared~
I dont know why that is....
It is TOO funny watching people get scared~
I dont know why that is....
My little princess and family came to visit me
she was the only one who got a smile from me
she was the only one who got a smile from me
I couldnt bring myself to scare the little ones
so I would just high five them...
so I would just high five them...
Waiting for my next victim
Thanks to Lu for making the shaker can!
Thanks to Dementia for the use of her gloves
Thanks to Dementia for the use of her gloves
This guy was priceless....
I followed all the way out of the maze.
Later that night while on break, I saw him
elsewhere in the park and walked up to him
again....
he screamed AGAIN!!!
LMAO!
I followed all the way out of the maze.
Later that night while on break, I saw him
elsewhere in the park and walked up to him
again....
he screamed AGAIN!!!
LMAO!
Guests walking thru the maze
is like shooting fish in a barrel!
is like shooting fish in a barrel!
Sometimes all it took was a creepy look
and a crooked tilt of my head
and a crooked tilt of my head
My favorite was chasing them
out of the maze.
out of the maze.
The shaker can is very effective too.
Thanks again to Rick West of TPA!!
YOU ROCK!!!!
YOU ROCK!!!!
The zombie and her friends and family
It was the most aMAZEing experience... the have crossed the veil and lived to tell the tale.... I am still asked if I plan to work Haunt next year..... I guess we will just have to wait and see....Thanks again to everyone who made our experience the best ever!!!! I adore you all!!!!
Happy Haunting
