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Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Gypsy Gypsy Caravan


Hi Everyone, Today I am super excited to finally be able to show you my Gypsy Caravan I made for my DT post with Craft Consortium using their gorgeous Gypsy Gypsy Paper Pad....very apt don't you think !

My Gypsy Wagon will be going off on its travels to Frankfurt to a large Trade Show at the end of January, isn't that exciting !  So I needed to make it sturdy enough to withstand several journeys, so I attached my paper to chipboard to reinforce the walls.


My Wagon Wheels were cut out from a Cereal box several times gluing and weighting them down to dry. I then coloured them with Copic Pens and added some Gilding Wax and a Hitch Fastener to the centres.


My Windows and Flourishes were also cut and layered from a Cereal Box and painted with a complimentary red paint. Using Gesso I stamped on my peeled paint effect with Andy Skinners Industrial stamp set.


Once dry I rubbed over with a Potting Soil Archival Ink to shabby them up.


For my fence and door I used the same effect as on my windows.


My seat, floor and door are all made from Coffee Stirrer sticks. My milk churns are small glass bottles covered in Alcohol Inks with a stud fastener and a metal ring added to them. My tablecloth highlights another paper from this paper pad. My crystal ball is a glass marble sitting on a jewellery finding. My cat is a little button.


My corrugated roof showcases another paper from the pad, I love the look it gives. Craft Consortium also do a matching Corrugated Decoupage paper which I lined over the base of my wagon.


My roof flowers were made using Cheery Lynn flower dies. Some are cut from the Gypsy Gypsy Pad and others shaded with Distress Inks, I tried to copy some of the flower designs on my wagon walls. The butterflies were fussy cut from the paper pad too.

Now I'll just let you enjoy some more close up photographs.


 The flooring inside the wagon is a paper sheet from the Gypsy Gypsy pad.





This is the second time I have made a wagon ( See the older one HERE ) and the design is purely out of my head without following any templates, but this time I changed the dimensions slightly and used some different techniques.

Please check out Craft Consortium on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram to keep up with all their new products and fabulous give-aways.

Thanks for stopping by today and would love if you left me a comment,

Crafty Hugs,

Julie x

Products Used:


All dies from Cheery Lynn Designs ( Except Fence ) 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges :

Tuesday Throwdown - # 276 Add Dimension
We Love 2 Create - Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes Goes
Frilly and Funkie - Holiday Hues Challenge
Creative Artiste - Challenge 10 
Scrap and Craft Inspiration - #17 New Beginnings ( New Home )  
Anything But Cute - Challenge - Ring out the Old bring in the New (Cat Button and Crystal Ball Bought for) 
Dies R Us - Challenge #40 Something New 
Rhedds Creative Spirit - January Challenge ( Coffee Stirrers and Cereal Boxes Used ) 
WLVC Challenge - #61 Anything Goes With Vintage Lace 
Live and Love Crafts - Challenge #43 Something New (Cat Button and Crystal Ball New)  
Emerald Creek Dares - New Challenge (Cat Button and Crystal Ball New)



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54 comments:

  1. cebelica12 January 2016 at 11:38

    Wowers, this is absolutely amazing! Fab work! xx

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  2. Shilpa Nagaonkar12 January 2016 at 11:47

    OMG! Stunning!!truly eye candy!!

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  3. Pamellia12 January 2016 at 11:57

    Wow Julie, just a big WOW!! This is so incredible, I'm not sure where to start! I love it all, the papers, the wheels, the roof with all the flowers and dangling beads, the chair, the trims...all of it!! My favourite bit though, is that itty bitty crystal ball, pure freaking genius!! Bravo!! hugs :)

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    1. Pamellia14 January 2016 at 11:46

      Just popping back in to say Thank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Bring in the New' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

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  4. Inky and Quirky Designs12 January 2016 at 12:54

    Wow just simply wow!
    Hugs
    Donna xxx

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  5. Lia12 January 2016 at 13:52

    Julie, as for me: this is the best artwork I have seen in ages. I can't believe my eyes, because it is so detailed and I can see it has been made with love.
    I clap my hand for you!!
    Lia xx

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  6. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans12 January 2016 at 15:12

    Absolutely brilliant Julie, the detail is amazing. I love,this. So many little touches to adore, the roof, the table, the distressed piece. Love it all. Tracy x

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  7. Felix the Crafty Cat12 January 2016 at 15:41

    Brilliant Julie, you are always so clever with 3D. Love it, Angela x

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  8. Rupa Swaminathan12 January 2016 at 15:42

    Mindblowing Julie. You have showcased the papers so well. What a great idea and so brilliantly executed. You habe a lot of patience snd your attention to detail is commendable.

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  9. Unknown12 January 2016 at 15:55

    Stunning xXx

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  10. Doris knippenenplakken12 January 2016 at 17:54

    Wouw Julie this is so beautiful wow a love it !!
    Greetings Doris

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  11. Jane12 January 2016 at 18:08

    Julie this is just a work of art, I remember your other one... it was how I first got to "know" you. The details are amazing, the cat and the crystal ball really made me smile. This will really get the "wow" factor at the show....it's wonderful. Well done my talented friend xx

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  12. Maryvonne Coussé12 January 2016 at 18:19

    Wow! Fabulous !

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  13. Almo12 January 2016 at 18:29

    Julie this Gypsy wagon is amazing. There is so much detail to look at, I just love the little milk churns and it never ceases to amaze me what you can do with the humble drinks stirrer! This is a true work of art Jule thanks for sharing it. Mo x

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  14. Words and Pictures12 January 2016 at 20:29

    Such a joy, Julie - gypsy papers for a gypsy wagon - it's completely brilliant! I daren't show it to Cestina, or she'll be wanting one for the dollshouse museum!!
    Alison xx

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  15. Astrid Maclean12 January 2016 at 20:46

    Amazing Julie, wow, - it must have taken you hours and hours, the details are incredible!!

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  16. Plony12 January 2016 at 23:45

    OMG....this is amazing. I love every little detail....the little chair and the table....so supersweet....I am speechless.....
    xxx Plony (WLVC)

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  17. Patty O'Malley13 January 2016 at 00:06

    Oh my gosh, Julie, this is incredible! What a fantastic project!

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  18. Cocofolies13 January 2016 at 08:41

    Oooo Triple WOOOOOW Julie!!!!!!!!!!!!
    This is an exquisite creation up to bits (like the little milk bottles and many many others...), I'm asking the same as Astrid above, how many hours for such a delight? :D
    But well worth the time, I've pinned it, it's just fabulous!!!
    Hugs, also Happy New Year if I don't have had the chance to wish you the very best for you and yours this year Julie! Coco xx

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  19. Liesbeth13 January 2016 at 09:08

    Wow, this is such a amazing project you have made, thanks for sharing. Hugs Liesbeth WLVC

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  20. Anneke13 January 2016 at 10:50

    this is such a stunning creation and a lot of work but a very beautiful result.
    thanks for playing with us and greetings from Anneke ( WLVC )

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  21. Gitte13 January 2016 at 12:09

    Looks beautiful.

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  22. Wheelie Crafty13 January 2016 at 15:18

    Wow Absolutely Stunning Julie, you certainly create some gorgeous things. Thanks for entering our challenge over at Creative Artiste Mixed Media Blog... Good Luck and we hope to see you again soon...

    Hugs
    Rhonda Alman xx
    http://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.co.uk
    http://wheeliecraftydesigns.blogspot.com.au

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  23. Naomi13 January 2016 at 15:19

    This project to sooooo wonderful! It gives off such HAPPY vibes. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  24. Unknown13 January 2016 at 18:57

    Ive fainted! Its amazing! Cxx

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  25. Rachelle Olaridge13 January 2016 at 20:35

    Such amazing and gorgeous design. Love the fantastic details. Thanks for your entry in our challenge at Tuesday Throwdown!

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  26. Toni14 January 2016 at 04:37

    This is just amazing right down to the darling crystal ball.... OMG I love every little bit. What a work of art !!! Thank you for creating with us at Rhedds Creative Spirit

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  27. Nancy Dynes14 January 2016 at 04:58

    Hi Julie!
    Let me start by saying you just keep on AMAZING me! Seriously!! Your gypsy wagon and the detail you put in to it is over the top fabulous! The little porch with the distressed chair and milk tins! And the roof, well the roof is too sweet to be believed with the vines and flowers draping over it. Then there are the shutters and the super fun riot of colors. I want to come live in that wagon!! You are awesome!!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  28. Glenda14 January 2016 at 20:59

    As I pick my jaw up off the floor, I want to tell you how beautiful this piece is! And lace curtains as well! Thanks for joining us at Dies R Us for our 'Something New' challenge!

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  29. Redanne15 January 2016 at 09:13

    I loved the first one you made but this one is simply exquisite Julie - so much detail, so many beautiful elements to marvel at... I just love the little milk churns and the wheels are superb, as is the floor, the roof, the flowers - every single detail is incredible! You are a master builder!! I could stay here all day but I am going to bookmark it for another day. Got to pin this one...

    Thanks so much for joining in our 'Ring out the Old, Bring in the New' challenge at Anything But Cute! Hugs, Anne xx

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  30. Deb15 January 2016 at 10:01

    Oh my gosh Julia, this is absolutely stunning! What an incredible amount of work and artistry went into making your wagon, I have no doubt it will be the star of the show! Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Deb xo

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  31. SewPaperPaint15 January 2016 at 18:36

    SUCH a cool project and so filled with gorgeous details! Loving it!

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  32. Cec15 January 2016 at 20:47

    This is stunning and chock full of incredible details - I can't imagine the time this took. There are so many things to look at and drool over. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  33. Jenny Marples15 January 2016 at 21:10

    WOW Julie, this is incredible!!! That roof, those flowers, the whole decoration of this caravan is jaw dropping! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Jenny x

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  34. sarascloset16 January 2016 at 16:41

    Julia, I am hearby declaring myself 4 inches tall and a wild gypsy girl, so I can come live in your caravan wagon! I don't even know where to start to say how wonderfully creative this is! Let's just say I could sit and stare for days and never tire of all the little details! Thank you for joining our Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute! I'm sure glad you added your 2 new things at the bottom of your post! Hugs! Sara Emily DT

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    1. sarascloset20 January 2016 at 11:25

      OOOPS, so sorry! I KNOW you're Julie; slip of the finger! This is still amazing!

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  35. Conniecrafter16 January 2016 at 18:13

    Wow that is just Amazing, wonderful work and attention to detail!!

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  36. Zoe Hillman17 January 2016 at 01:02

    AH-MAZING!!! I want to live there! It's the coolest, cutest, cleverest caravan wagon ever! The distress windows, shutter and doors are awesome, I had no idea how you had done them and was intrigued. The milk churns are just genius as is the crystal ball and everything! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie, I'm so glad you did. Zoe

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  37. Pawsitively Creative17 January 2016 at 03:41

    And BAM! You just amaze me every time I come over here. This is so drop dead gorgeous and exciting, not to mention Amazeballs! How ever do you design these!?! The milk churns are my fave but so is floor and the roof and everything about this fantabulous piece. Gorgeous and gorgeous and gorgeous!!! Did I mention that this is amazeballs!!! And that crystal ball is genius!There are so many luscious details to take in. Huge congrats that this is going to be showcased because it's the bomb dot com!

    Thanks for joining in our "Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New" challenge at Anything But Cute! Hugz. ~Niki DT

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  38. Sheryl17 January 2016 at 07:51

    The amount of work you have put into this awesome project is awe inspiring. It really is a masterpiece! I keep coming back to look at it and each time I see another detail. Stunning!
    Thanks for joining us at Creative Artists Mixed Media Challenge.
    Hugs Sheryl DT member xx

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  39. Samra17 January 2016 at 13:02

    WOW!!! Julie you outdid yourself with this one!!! Amazing details and great photography, capturing them!
    Thank you so much for joining our Ring Out the Old, Bring in the New challenge at Anything But Cute!
    Hugs

    Samra DT
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  40. stempelfrida17 January 2016 at 20:54

    Oh my god, this is absolutely amazing and stunning! Wow, I think this is one of the greatest pieces I have seen lately! Thank you so much for playing with us at the Tuesday Throwdown challenge. I hope you will join us again next time. Creative regards from stempelfrida

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  41. Cathy - CMP Designs19 January 2016 at 22:02

    This is stunning and all the little details are amazing! Love the roof of your caravan and the little crystal ball! This would make a great entry over at the
    Emerald Creek Dares Challenge! :)

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  42. Unknown20 January 2016 at 03:32

    I don't even know what to say. I can't get over all of the amazing elements and details used to create this. I'm so impressed and taken back with your projects. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

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  43. Unknown20 January 2016 at 06:58

    OMG Julie, what an absolutely gorgeous project, love everything about it, thank you for sharing with us at Creative Artiste Challenge - best of luck xxxx

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  44. Sammy20 January 2016 at 12:49

    Oh wow, simply stunning! Thank you for entering your project at Rhedd’s Creative Spirit. Sammy-x

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  45. diana21 January 2016 at 10:25

    a beautiful project....truly stunning!! congrats on your win!!!

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  46. sweetpea24 January 2016 at 20:46

    Fabulous, So much detail. I love it. Jan Creative Artist Mixed Media DT x

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  47. Marjan van der Wiel25 January 2016 at 22:35

    Wow, it's amazing. So much details, i love it!
    Hugs, Marjan (WLVC)

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  48. Unknown26 January 2016 at 14:25

    AWED beyond words Julie. How in the world do you do it girl? BEYOND INCREDIBLE - seriously. So intricate. So precious. So happy and bright. Soooooooo indescribably FABULOUS. Just AWED speechless... this is over the moon MARVELOUS. Hugs. j.

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  49. Elaine aka Ellapu28 January 2016 at 20:24

    wow wow wow - stunning hun - Thank you for sharing with us over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month and hope to see you again in future challenges.

    Handcrafted by Ellapu
    Mother Hen for Altered Eclectics
    Mother Hen for Eclectic Ellapu
    DT Rhedd's Creative Spirit
    DT The Mirror Crack'd
    DT Anything but a Card

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  50. Ghea31 January 2016 at 19:18

    Wow this is really gorgeous Julie
    Hugs Ghea

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  51. Unknown4 February 2016 at 14:28

    Hi Julie,
    Absolutely brilliant project! The details are amazing; love the shabby effect on the windows, fence and furniture. So many gorgeous details; the net curtain, the crystal ball, the milk bottles...wow! Stunning roof as well. Thanks so much for sharing with LLC.

    Hugz, Sandy
    Owner & Operator @Live & Love Crafts

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  52. Gale Pylman2 March 2020 at 20:13

    Oh my! I'm in love with this wagon! The colors, and the materials used are from a true artist! Fabulous!

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Thanks for visiting, I love to read your comments so I know you have stopped by and look forward to visiting your blog.

Julie x