Gypsy Caravan Designed For Alpha Stamps

Whenever I get a new assignment from Alpha Stamps I like to create at least one over the top piece.  This time it’s a gypsy caravan.  The frame is built with the Concertina Chipboard Pennants. The overall dimensions of the piece are 6" wide by 11" tall (that includes the moon topper).  I thought the curve at the top and bottom pennants was an interesting shape for the caravan.  I used the pennants for everything but the roof.  At the bottom of the post you’ll find a complete list of the products I used. 
The picture above is of the back of the caravan.  I used stars, moons and beads to create the beaded curtain.  The steps are made from dollhouse shutters attached to pieces of swirled chipboard.

SIDE ONE

The square piece is a Phases of the Moon Rubber Stamp that I stamped in paper clay and once the piece was dry I colorized it with various colors of guilders paste.

 

SIDE TWO

I used two different beaded trims to accent the sides.

BACK
The doors are made from dollhouse shutters.

TOP PIECE

I used a bead cap to mount the top piece on the roof.  The jeweled moon and silver ring are floating in the middle of the clock.

Side That Opens

One of the sides is hinged and opens to reveal a gypsy fortune teller.  There is a small latch under the roofline that keeps the side closed.

To the inside I attached pillows and a rug made of paper and cotton balls.  When the side closes they fold up into the caravan.

Inside, the gypsy sits behind her table with lace, fabric and lanterns made of beads hanging from a false ceiling that is under the roof.

Here is a picture of the table before I glued it into the caravan.  I used bead caps for the candlesticks and the crystal ball (a marble).  The candles are wooden skewers.  The tarot cards you see on the table are small versions of ATCs that I made a few years ago.  I thought it was fun to use my art as a prop for another piece of art.

Alpha Stamps Products Used in the Piece

Concertina Chipboard Pennants

Gypsy Sisters 6x6 Paper Pad

Celestial Stickers - Top Piece

Antique Wood Clocks - Top Piece

Gilders Paste - Patina – Clay Piece on Side / Moon on Front / Sun on Back

Gilders Paste - Black – Clay Piece on side

Gilders Paste - Copper - Clay piece on side

Metallic Stickers – Bows & Vines - Sides

Cranberry Alcohol Ink- Railing on Front

DRESDEN

Gold Tassels Dresden Borders - Pillows

Half-Round Dresden Borders - Pink - Pillows

BEADS/CHAINS/FRINGE

Wine Beaded Fringe- Roof Fringe

Yellow Gold Beaded Fringe – Roof Fringe

Amber Gypsy Bead Mix in Bottle – Beaded Curtain

Coin Fringe - Side

Large Fancy Oval Beads- Lantern Inside

Iridescent Moon Mix – Beaded Curtain

Iridescent Star Mix- Beaded Curtain / Top Piece

Rosary Chain - Garnet – Table inside

Mini Chandelier Crystals- Table Inside

Mauve/Red Bead Mix – Beaded Curtain / Pillows

Violet Gypsy Bead Mix in Bottle- Beaded Curtain

Lavender/Pink Bead Mix – Beaded Curtain

COLLAGE SHEETS & RUBBER STAMPS

Phases of the Moon – Rubber Stamp

Gypsy Fortune Teller #1 Collage Sheet

Gypsy Fortune Teller #2 Collage Sheet

Gypsy Beauty Collage Sheet

Gypsies Tramps & Thieves Collage Sheet

Talisman Collage Sheet

BRASS & METAL

Small Square Brass Hinges - Used to Hinge the Side That Drops Down

Tiny Faux Ring Handles– Front Door

Brass Halo– Top Piece

Large Game Spinners– Top Piece

Man in the Moon – Raw Brass – Over Front Door

Fancy Star Bead Caps– Candlesticks and Lanterns on the Back

Fancy Swirl Bead Caps– Crystal Ball and Top Piece

Gypsy Coin Mix– Table Inside

Stay tuned as there is a lot more of my gypsy art in your future!