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Fun => The Porch => Topic started by: Trevor on January 26, 2012, 02:35:28 pm

Title: Suggestions
Post by: Trevor on January 26, 2012, 02:35:28 pm
So im planning on expanding the show again this year (Who isn't right?). I noticed last year that the roof looks so empty so I think I need to add something to it. I don't want the roof to feel left out  :P So any ideas on what I can do? Im at a loss..I dont just want to throw on strings of lights on the roof. Im curious to see what people can come up with.  ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: Slite on January 26, 2012, 03:06:09 pm
I am considering to place a bunch of coro-stars in a "random" pattern on the roof. And was also toying with the idea of placing half-spinners at the ridge of the roof.
Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: KeithTarpley on January 26, 2012, 03:11:41 pm
Greetings,,,

Lights in a Christmas tree outline pattern, with a few ornaments scattered about.  Never grows old...

Keith
Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: chrisatpsu on January 26, 2012, 04:20:24 pm
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Greetings,,,

Lights in a Christmas tree outline pattern, with a few ornaments scattered about.  Never grows old...

Keith


leave it up there too long, might grow mold!!   ;D


i've seen some people so a grid work with led string, to "section" off the roof
Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: mms on January 27, 2012, 02:03:10 pm
Spinners:  Easy to make and sequence for.

Coro Flakes:  I've never made one, but they are cool and dramatic.

Net Lights:  Arranged in "bars", a la piano keys or marimba/vibe.  Make 12 "bars" and you have an octive (I would make 8 or 16 simply for channel utilization.)

Face(s):  My roof doesn't have a steep enough slope to pull this off and have it look good from the street.  But faces are becoming quite popular among the community.

You could always get 8 reindeer with Santa and his sleigh.  Possibly add a Rudolph with a "smart" nose.  It limits sequencing possiblities though, IMHO.

I'm outlining my roof line next year.  I'm not sure how I'm going to animate/work that into my show, but like you, I'm sure my roof feels left out.

My 2 cents.

Good Luck.

Steve

Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: Trevor on January 27, 2012, 03:00:53 pm
Hmmm So far I'm liking the spinner idea.... ;D Thanks for all your suggestions  ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions
Post by: jnealand on January 27, 2012, 05:25:02 pm
I have 16 snowflakes on my roof (1 LEs worth).  Everyone likes them I started with 8 12", but I have been buying 17" from Target lately and replacing what I had.  Wait until after Christmas sales to get 50% off.  Of course that won't help you for the 2012 show.