In my previous post I mentioned that I purchased one of these Cook's 3 in 1 Breakfast Center's. While these are relatively small, my kitchen counter space in the Shasta Compact is small too so I had to come up with a space saving solution on where to set the breakfast center. What I came up with is to have one of these stove top covers made by Wendy's Prims N … [Read more...]
Cooking in a little vintage trailer
August 3, 2011 by · 8 Comments
I prefer to cook outdoors when camping, but there are times when cooking inside is required. Times such as during storms or hungry kids who claim this will surely pass out any second from lack of sustenance if they don't get food immediately. So at times like that a Mother must whip up something quick and in a hurry (even though we all know they won't pass out … [Read more...]
Free Little Trailer Printable Tags
July 25, 2011 by · 4 Comments
I created these as a little thank you to all my blog readers. You can use them as tags (just cut and hole punch) or use them in decoupage or various other art projects. Whatever you use them for...have fun! Oh and if you make something post a photo on your blog and send me a link (: CLICK THIS button TO DOWNLOAD THEM: Or this … [Read more...]
Vintage Trailer Art
July 22, 2011 by · 4 Comments
I recently purchased Photoshop CS5 and slowly working on learning how it works. I'm used to working in Paint Shop Pro so there is somewhat of a learning curve. I figured I'll get the hang of it eventually (; Last night I spent a little time playing for the first time and figured out how to change the paint color on a vintage trailer. I used my original mixed media … [Read more...]
Ham and Eggs Vintage Shasta Chicken Coop
July 11, 2011 by · 11 Comments
Vintage Shasta's are often affectionately called "Canned Hams" and so you can understand why this adorable chicken coop was named Ham and Eggs. Built by member; FlyingHam of the Vintage Shasta forum. These chickens are going to live in high style in this darling coop! You can visit the link above to watch the progress of building the coop. Isn't it just too cute!? … [Read more...]
New Canvas Bunk for the 61 Shasta Compact
July 3, 2011 by · 9 Comments
Whew, it's been a busy weekend so far. While the rest of the world is out camping this 4th of July weekend, I'm home sewing and such. I'm enjoying it though. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! I needed to replace the canvas bunk as the old one looked like it was made from feedsacks that were quilted together and it was starting to come loose 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 reinforce the canvas bunk in a vintage trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
Another project tackled. This one was a little scary and I'll tell you why in a moment. But before that I want to tell you about the canvas bunk that is in a Shasta Compact. It consists of two heavy steel poles and a canvas. It was made for sleeping a child I assume and sits in brackets above the bed/dinette area. I was giving a lot of thought on if that bunk … [Read more...]
Before and After Closet Shelves in a Vintage Trailer
July 1, 2011 by · 5 Comments
I'm trying to get several projects done this weekend and wanted to share this one with you all. I decided that we could use some shelves in the closet. You can never have too many shelves. We have one of those hanging closet organizers in this closet but I also really wanted some stationary ones for food and or more clothes storage. So off to the hardware store I … [Read more...]
61 Shasta Compact Canvas Bunk
June 30, 2011 by · 8 Comments
I've been thinking a lot lately about the canvas sleeping bunk in our 1961 Shasta Compact. With the 1964 Shasta Astroflyte, sleeping arrangements were never an issue because it would sleep 5-6 easily, but since we have that trailer up for sale we may end up only having the Shasta Compact to use for 5 people. We've actually slept 4 people in the Compact. The … [Read more...]
