Monday 11 February 2013

The roof and outer walls



Hello mini friends...
The caravan is coming along, on the outside at least.  I have made the roof now and although I did want windows up top like a real one, I chickened out due to lack of time and lack of skill in woodwork.  While I might be creative with many other mediums wood is not my thing and cutting such small windows out was not going to work for me so I gave in and decided to decorate the roof instead.  Not sure I am completely happy with my decision but I can still change it at a later date, but for now the roof is a lovely purply-red colour, very warm and deep.

Here are some pictures of the roof being created...




I wanted to make windows for this section of the roof but didn't in the end.


I needed more detail on the outer walls of the caravan so I added plastic strips, yes plastic!  I could not find wood in the sizes I wanted and as I say, I’m rubbish with wood work, perhaps if I had a proper workshop and tools it would be better but as you can see, the plastic works fine and not only that it was a bargain as it was in an ‘end of line’ sale so only cost £1 per pack! 







Anyway the plastic strips all in place and a coat of paint and its starting to look a lot more like I want it to.  Oh you remember I said I might use transfers instead of hand painting all the flowers, well I made transfers, finally after a bit of a kafuffle – needed spray varnish to make them, then my printer ran out of ink, then the printing went a little wrong – I guess these things happen to the best of us haha.  Anyway I didn’t want the transfers to look too clean or too perfect and they don’t!  Which is great news!  Have a look at the door, it’s got transfers on it and I’ve managed to make them look a bit worn so I’m happy.  It all adds to the overall effect.  


I want to get the summer bars and the wheels attached this week if possible then it will really only be the inside I have to work on.

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See you soon
Gill x

10 comments:

  1. Your caravan is gorgeous I love it. The flowers on the doors are beautiful.
    Hugs Maria

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  2. AH ah! you have given me your colour scheme....now i can work on some advent swaps hehehehehe! hugs Gin xx

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  3. thank you everyone, its good to have you along for the journey :)
    I love my mini friends sooooo much! xxxx

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  4. ooh aah I am loving those colors! xxx

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  5. Estas haciendo un fantastico trabajo, me encantan esos colores que has elegido.
    Va quedar preciosa.
    besitos ascension

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  6. Thank you everyone, I love the colours too, they seem to work well I've got a bit further just not managed to update my blog yet... will get there soon, such a busy life lol.
    G x

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  7. Dommage de ne pas avoir publié la suite. Je suis en train de réaliser une roulotte et j'aurais aimé avoir votre expérience pour les placards sous le lit.
    Bravo en tout cas pour votre travail !

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