The Princess Room and Castle Bed - The DIS Discussion Forums

ArcticCat · 02-05-2013, 01:47 AM

My wife had this hair brained idea that we could build my daughter a bed when we moved her into her new room... Now the "we" part actually meant "me", but this is usually the kind of thing I go over board on. She sent me a picture one day from work. Oh boy, she was challenging me this time and I accepted.

So I took off to Home Depot and $350 in wood later... The insanity began.

Now I had one request from my wife... no slide, oh the joy kill. I was bumbed. lol

once I had it completed in the garage, I had to take it back apart and find a way to get it up stairs. Now I have an older house, so the stairs were a little steep... not allowing the stair section through the door and up the stairs. So I had to remove a window on the back side of the house last week. No problem other then the fact it was only 7 degrees here in Michigan. BRRRRRR

On goes the paint... The daughter picked pink and purple, a very light pink and purple...

So, I had to get creative to help keep it from being a bit of a nightmare.

more coming . . .

ArcticCat · 02-05-2013, 02:04 AM

ArcticCat · 02-05-2013, 02:21 AM

That all for now, more updates to come. As you can see, my oldest princess is happy so far.

After the bed is complete, the room will get a 360 degree mural. Should be done before shes 21... lol

momto3gr8boys · 02-05-2013, 03:53 AM

This is fantastic!!

MissKip · 02-05-2013, 05:19 AM

wow! Nice work!

ArcticCat · 02-05-2013, 05:37 PM

I have a few smudges to clean up, but all in all I'm happy.

The room will have Cinderellas castle along with all the princesses. She also wants a few other characters. I really dont have a game plan, so I hopeit doesn't turn out to be a mess. Time will tell.

Ken

jodical · 02-07-2013, 09:31 AM

Fantastic job so far! Are you freehand sketching the characters or using an opaque projector of any type? You've got some talent there, Sir!

ArcticCat · 02-07-2013, 12:23 PM

Projector for the characters, so I get everything as close as possible and free hand the rest. The projector is a normal presentation projector, attached to my laptop.

Iris82 · 02-15-2013, 11:07 AM

That's fantastic! I want to be 7!
She'll never forget that.

wannabemini · 02-27-2013, 07:51 AM

Just beautiful!! And a lovely princess to sleep in it! Great job, dad! She will always remember it. I have a shelf my dad built for me with princesses all over it, 42 years and going strong. :0)

Awesome job!!

BernardandMissBianca · 03-01-2013, 04:54 PM

Beautiful!!!
Don't let my DD see it!! LOL

chipdale74 · 03-02-2013, 08:36 PM

That is awesome!

annawilliams · 03-04-2013, 12:52 PM

Sheesh! Can I have one of these? Ha! It's amazing! Great work!

LittleMissMagic · 03-15-2013, 06:35 PM

Awesome job!!!

Btw, like your Google Sketch Up model. I'm an architecture major, and there is a debate in the architectural community about whether or not Google Sketch Up is a good tool. Some argue that it's too basic. However, there are actually a good number of firms that use Google Sketch-Up, then render in Photoshop (a style which I like to use myself). But IMO, the best thing about Google Sketch Up is its simplicity (with everything but curves... ugh) - a child could use it. And it's a good medium to use to generate ideas from professionals and non-professionals.

gumbyack454 · 03-24-2013, 11:49 PM

That's crazy goid

02-05-2013, 01:47 AM	#1
ArcticCat Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	The Princess Room and Castle Bed My wife had this hair brained idea that we could build my daughter a bed when we moved her into her new room... Now the "we" part actually meant "me", but this is usually the kind of thing I go over board on. She sent me a picture one day from work. Oh boy, she was challenging me this time and I accepted. So I took off to Home Depot and $350 in wood later... The insanity began. Now I had one request from my wife... no slide, oh the joy kill. I was bumbed. lol once I had it completed in the garage, I had to take it back apart and find a way to get it up stairs. Now I have an older house, so the stairs were a little steep... not allowing the stair section through the door and up the stairs. So I had to remove a window on the back side of the house last week. No problem other then the fact it was only 7 degrees here in Michigan. BRRRRRR On goes the paint... The daughter picked pink and purple, a very light pink and purple... So, I had to get creative to help keep it from being a bit of a nightmare. more coming . . . __________________ Past 3/2010 - First Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom and Brooke 2) 3/2012 - Second Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom, Brooke 4, Savannah 1) Future 12/2013 - Third Trip(Christmas), TBD (Dad, Mom, Brooke and Savannah)

02-05-2013, 02:04 AM	#2
ArcticCat Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	__________________ Past 3/2010 - First Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom and Brooke 2) 3/2012 - Second Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom, Brooke 4, Savannah 1) Future 12/2013 - Third Trip(Christmas), TBD (Dad, Mom, Brooke and Savannah)

02-05-2013, 02:21 AM	#3
ArcticCat Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	That all for now, more updates to come. As you can see, my oldest princess is happy so far. After the bed is complete, the room will get a 360 degree mural. Should be done before shes 21... lol __________________ Past 3/2010 - First Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom and Brooke 2) 3/2012 - Second Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom, Brooke 4, Savannah 1) Future 12/2013 - Third Trip(Christmas), TBD (Dad, Mom, Brooke and Savannah)

02-05-2013, 03:53 AM	#4
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02-05-2013, 05:19 AM	#5
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02-05-2013, 05:37 PM	#6
ArcticCat Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	I have a few smudges to clean up, but all in all I'm happy. The room will have Cinderellas castle along with all the princesses. She also wants a few other characters. I really dont have a game plan, so I hopeit doesn't turn out to be a mess. Time will tell. Ken __________________ Past 3/2010 - First Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom and Brooke 2) 3/2012 - Second Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom, Brooke 4, Savannah 1) Future 12/2013 - Third Trip(Christmas), TBD (Dad, Mom, Brooke and Savannah)

02-07-2013, 09:31 AM	#7
jodical Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 139	Fantastic job so far! Are you freehand sketching the characters or using an opaque projector of any type? You've got some talent there, Sir! __________________ WDW - 1977, 1983, 1989, 1994, 1998, 2004, 2010 DL - 2000, 2007, 2008, 2009 Disney Fantasy Nov. 2012 Trying to decide what our next Disney trip will be... WE'RE BOOKED! DL in Sept 2013

02-07-2013, 12:23 PM	#8
ArcticCat Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	Projector for the characters, so I get everything as close as possible and free hand the rest. The projector is a normal presentation projector, attached to my laptop. __________________ Past 3/2010 - First Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom and Brooke 2) 3/2012 - Second Trip, CBR (Dad, Mom, Brooke 4, Savannah 1) Future 12/2013 - Third Trip(Christmas), TBD (Dad, Mom, Brooke and Savannah)

02-15-2013, 11:07 AM	#9
Iris82 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 18	That's fantastic! I want to be 7! She'll never forget that.

02-27-2013, 07:51 AM	#10
wannabemini Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53	Just beautiful!! And a lovely princess to sleep in it! Great job, dad! She will always remember it. I have a shelf my dad built for me with princesses all over it, 42 years and going strong. :0) Awesome job!! __________________

03-01-2013, 04:54 PM	#11
BernardandMissBianca I just love a dancing banana! I'm a Tag Fairy junkieI wanted to be a lawyer or a teacher, and now I'm both, I'm a mom! Rum makes math fun! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Blink and ya miss it, CT Posts: 22,285	Beautiful!!! Don't let my DD see it!! LOL __________________ ~BuffyDHDS16DS12DS11DD7 Focus your attention.

03-02-2013, 08:36 PM	#12
chipdale74 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 227	That is awesome! __________________ Disney mike : maddie samicasey

03-04-2013, 12:52 PM	#13
annawilliams Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Sheesh! Can I have one of these? Ha! It's amazing! Great work!

03-15-2013, 06:35 PM	#14
LittleMissMagic Disney Clemson Girl Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,886	Awesome job!!! Btw, like your Google Sketch Up model. I'm an architecture major, and there is a debate in the architectural community about whether or not Google Sketch Up is a good tool. Some argue that it's too basic. However, there are actually a good number of firms that use Google Sketch-Up, then render in Photoshop (a style which I like to use myself). But IMO, the best thing about Google Sketch Up is its simplicity (with everything but curves... ugh) - a child could use it. And it's a good medium to use to generate ideas from professionals and non-professionals. __________________ My DISign Photobucket My DISign Thread 1991-2004 AP holders \| 2005 Disneyland \| 2006 Swan New Year's \| 2008 AllStar Movies with HS Marching Band 2008 Grand Floridian Independence Day \| 2009 Bay Lake Tower Labor Day \| 2010 Wilderness Lodge New Year's 2010 AllStar Music with HS Marching Band \| 2010 Polynesian Graduation Celebration 2011 Grand Floridian Independence Day \| 2012 Polynesian Spring Break \| 2012 Beach Club Graduation Celebration 2012 Saratoga Springs 21st Birthday \| 2013 Disneyland Paris Sequoia Lodge] My Travel Blog - Victoria on Vacation

03-24-2013, 11:49 PM	#15
gumbyack454 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 11	That's crazy goid

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