Vintage Camper Pin Cushion & Pillow Pattern

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Let's make some cuteness shall we? This is one of my new designs that I just finished up. You know how they say it's a lot of work to restore or build a vintage trailer from the ground up? Not with this one! This is a fun and easy little canned ham camper to make. It's soft and squishy and I'm sure everyone that sees it won't be able to resist picking it up. Those of … [Read more...]

How to add an awning on a trailer with no awning rail

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So what do you do if your trailer doesn't have an awning rail? Well, there are a few options. 1. You could install an awning rail (this would be the most ideal solution). 2. You could use a EZ-Up canopy. 3. You can possibly clip your awning to your J-rail as a temporary solution. The third option is what I'm going to have to do for a upcoming vintage … [Read more...]

Q & A: Buying a vintage camper and where to start?

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I'm often asked where to start when considering buying a vintage camper. I'm going to answer this in a way that presents questions for you to consider before buying your first vintage trailer. This isn't about what to look for in a specific trailer but more about figuring out just what you want before you start searching for one to buy. So here are questions to ask … [Read more...]

10 Things To Look For When Buying A Vintage Trailer

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I know many of you are on the hunt for that perfect vintage trailer and I wanted to share with you 10 things you should check for when looking at one you are thinking about buying. 1. Water Damage. Water is the #1 enemy when it comes to vintage trailers. When there is a leak it can get into the framing and cause some serious damage over time. Always check areas … [Read more...]

How to Paint Your Vintage Trailer Door with Chalkboard Paint

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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

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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...]

How to transform a diner napkin holder

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I love these old diner style napkin holders and have one for our vintage trailer. This one started out as a black one and I kept looking at it thinking it needs sprucing up. So I decided to do a vintage map theme on it in aqua. I think it's perfect for a vintage trailer that uses aqua as a accent color in their decor. Anyhoo, let me share with you how I transformed … [Read more...]

How to wash clothes while camping

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Have you ever found yourself camping in a place where there were no nearby washing facilities? If so, I found this nifty little washer that I think would be perfect for camping. It's called a Wonder Wash. It's pretty darn cute too!  Here is a video review if you want to see this little machine in action. While I imagine most campgrounds do have laundry … [Read more...]

Make your own post card magnets

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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...]