The LONG-WEEKEND



 

 It's time for all the Gypsy Hearted to jump in the camper and go!

 Sizzix has a new die that is just perfect

for this 3-D camper. Instead of the chipboard cut out, I used

poker chips for wheels. Just secure inside with a hot

glue gun before you decorate

I used white glue to secure the  pieces together.
that's why it has a rubber band holding it overnight to dry.

If I do it again. I will use a hot glue gun.

Note I had to adjust the pattern a bit as I

 used a light weight cardboard.

 If you use chipboard you should not have to adjust,

 only assemble the pieces. .

 

 I used scraps from a Bo Bunny layout for this project

It needed a little Gypsy banner on the back.

Add some silver yarn to the seams, jewels for lights

Use your imagination, add an awning. 

I ran some metallic paper through

the cuttle bug to give it a bit of texture



 Highlighted the screw ends with a dark marker

I replaced the original chipboard hitch cutout with

the ends from cheap foam brushes. Note the circle

placement marks on the front of the camper. I used

the end of a regular pin to secure the 'ball' to the arms.

These are from Prima sold as door knobs.

 Clip the closure end off of your pin.

Double back the ends with a pair of pliers leaving

them slightly larger than the opening. Push them into the

opening where the foam brush formerly was. 

 Cover all pieces with embossing fluid, I used a

silver to replicate that old chrome look.
NOTE: The metal ball holds the heat so set it
aside to cool down before handling.

Carefully score the hole with a blade in X or* fashion.

Test gently till the ends of your hitch poles

will slide inside with just a bit of resistance.
 

Have fun. This Retro Camper / Gypsy Caravan

is a fun project. You could use a simpler version

for party favors, a fantastic kids party craft.
Just pre assemble the shell and have them decorate
With  a selection of precut fun papers.

Leave the back open and decorate the entire inside?.

Ask Selena about the Die for this one!!! 

Have a GREAT LONG WEEKEND
for all you RVr's Here are some fun
RV Hacks I found on the Web