sweetpeas Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 [attachmen t=18654:gypsycaravan.JPG]Thought I'd have a go at posting some pics of my current projects, I just can't seem to work on one at a time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anns folly Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Karen your caravan is jaw dropping ...stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Oh my gosh, what wonderful work! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks, it was actually a lot easier than it looked, I got it as a kit from Postley crafts (I don't know if they still produce them, but I'd love to get a bow top next!), the flower details were done with those rub on transfers that card makers use (it took about two days for that bit) and I used a gold pen to go around the edges. The inside is really nicely designed, they even included a fabulous stove and shelves and I've used the flower decals inside too. My only problem now is finding a 12th scale horse to pull it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anns folly Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 sorry Debbi I called you Karen.....where did I get that from.....senior moment again. Can you post some photos of the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Here you are (you can see it's still a work in progress, I'm looking for some suitable fabric for the soft furnishings next). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Welcome, welcome, welcome, Debbi! What glorious work you do! Please, please start albums for your gorgeous houses and wagon. BTW, Breyer makes 1:12 scale horses, their "Classic" line: http://www.breyerhorses.com/products/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks so much for the link, I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherr Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Your sense of color is just wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks fotr the extra pics of the caravan -- just to die for --- :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I would love to have a wagon like that. Did you find the horses? There are several that would look great with yours. You can get them pretty cheap on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'd love to get my hands on a bow top caravan, but I still haven't found another kit in the same scale and I'm still looking for a horse, I've found a couple of shires, but they're not really 'vanner horses' and a little too fat for the shafts!! I really want one in a standing pose as well, (maybe I'm being a bit too picky), but I'll keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/\html\style_emoticons\/original.gif' alt=':)'> Welcome :o You do wonderful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I love the Gypsy Caravan. I can't find any reference to Postley Crafts though. Your work is great! Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hello Debbi and welcome, love your Willowcrest and Gipsyweagon, can't wait to see when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Welcome to the group Debbi!! Your work is FABULOUS!!! Can't wait to see more... :kicking: Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Your caravan is fantastic, well done! I did have a link on another doll forum for a lady who was after a horse to draw her caravan, and I've asked her if she still has it and will post it if she does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 What are the houses called? They are both lovely and I love how you have decorated them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommerstern7 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi Debbi. Your work is beautiful! Your wagon needs some Breyer horses like the ones that I used for my sleigh in my gallery. I have the Arabian family, but any of the Breyer classic line of horses would look amazing. Be sure that you get the classic line from Breyer. I just ordered Black Beauty from one of the newer lines and found out once it arrived that it is 1:10 scale and HUGE. It's like a dinopony! Won't be using THAT with my dollhouse any time soon. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) Your caravan is fantastic, well done! I did have a link on another doll forum for a lady who was after a horse to draw her caravan, and I've asked her if she still has it and will post it if she does. Here you go, she did find a typical gypsy horse on this site, slightly larger than 1/12th scale I think but it worked http://www.utterlyhorses.com/model-horses.asp?catid=76 She also said she had seen some Breyer horses in Wilkinsons recently of the right scale, so might be worth checking out Edited May 2, 2008 by kayjay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi, Thanks for the link and the tip (I'll investigate Wilkinsons tomorrow). I really have my heart set on finding a vanner horse, but the only breyer one I've seen so far is too big. I might have a try at repainting a smaller breed into a vanner style, (I've seen quite a lot of 'repaints' on ebay, but don't know how easy or difficult that might be!!)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Do you have any pictures for the inside of your Willowcrest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpeas Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm still working on the interior, it just needs a few more touches and then filling up! I'll try to get some pics done over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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