I actually made this little lamp about a year or so ago and have been meaning to get this tutorial up on the site for some time. So without any further delay here it is. These little lamps are easy to make so dig out those vintage thermoses and spice tins. Materials WARNING: It's vital that you use either all new materials or that you inspect any electrical … [Read more...]
How to make easy vintage trailer dinette cushions
April 19, 2012 by · 91 Comments
So this is the fabric I picked out for the 1956 Southland Runabout. It's quite a contrast to the whimsical interior of our 61 Shasta Compact, but I really feel this vintage trailer commands a more toned down feel especially because of the darker wood interior. So this is what I decided on. I hope you like it! Here is the finished cushions. Ok, now on to … [Read more...]
How to Paint Your Vintage Trailer Door with Chalkboard Paint
March 15, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I debated for a long time whether or not to paint the inside of the door with chalkboard paint. I've seen so many cute examples of others that did their doors and thought it was such a cute and fun idea. So I bit the bullet and painted it today. What you'll need: 1. Chalkboard paint (it doesn't take much to paint the inside of a door so don't go buying a gallon … [Read more...]
Vintage Trailer Craft Projects
March 8, 2012 by · 2 Comments
I thought this would be a creatively fun post! I'm completely inspired by the talents of these creative folks that make these adorable vintage trailer and caravan pieces of art! The first is this tin camper birdhouse. How cute is this!? The details are amazing. Photo courtesy of High Milage Trikes Photo courtesy of High Milage Trikes I love these … [Read more...]
Making slip covers camping stools
September 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Do you all remember the little aluminum camping stools I showed you awhile back? I decided to make some slip covers for them to cover the green that is on them now. I went with a heavier upholstery fabric for these. This is a very easy project and basically involves cutting fabric to the proper width and length to match the existing seat fabric that is on the stools … [Read more...]
Make your own post card magnets
August 28, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Since my little fridge is stark white I decided it needed a little color. There were several options floating around in my head such as; paint the door, decoupage the door or add magnets. I figured I would take the safer route and add some magnets (: Making magnets from postcards couldn't be easier! All you need is your favorite post cards or you could even use … [Read more...]
How to make a fabric pennant banner
August 5, 2011 by · 7 Comments
Fabric pennant banners are quite popular these days. Folks use them from everything from birthday parties to decorating their vintage trailers. They are very easy to make and I thought I'd walk you through the steps. Please note that I don't use stick pins for this tutorial. If you opt to make just a paper triangle template you'd want to use stick pins to hold it in … [Read more...]
How to add a window flower box to your vintage trailer
July 2, 2011 by · 9 Comments
I've been wanting to add a window box to my Shasta Compact for awhile now and finally had some time to give it a try. Supplies: Wire Flower Box Spray Paint Industrial Velcro Flower foam blocks Moss Artificial Flowers Step One: Buy a wire style flower box. These are the best to use because they are lightweight. Generally they come in black. Unless you … [Read more...]
How to make easy pillow covers tutorial
May 15, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
FRONT BACK This is a very easy project and the results are fabulous! Recover old pillows or cover new pillow forms in the fabric of your choice. What you'll need: •A yard of fabric •A sewing machine •Scissors •Pins Step 1: First determine the size of your pillow or pillow form. For this tutorial I'm recovering a … [Read more...]
How to recover trailer cushions the cheaters way
May 13, 2011 by · 7 Comments
Ok, so I've struggled with my cushions in the 61 Shasta Compact. First I tried to sew some sort of like pillow cases and that just didn't work well. So I went back to an idea I had when I recovered this vintage metal crib seat. Looks pretty good right? Nice and smooth with the fabric on there snug? The answer is simply safety pins! HA HA! Oh and lots of … [Read more...]
