Friday, February 05, 2016

Woodsy Gypsy Wagon with Walk Through for Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts

This Gypsy Wagon

It was love at first sight. 

I swooned. I 'oohed' and 'ahhhed'. Finally, I could resist no longer and had my way with it!

Gypsy Wagon with walkthrough - Nichola Battilana

Isn't it darling?! AND I've got two videos to help you create this project. THIS ONE is me blabbing about how you shouldn't feel overwhelmed at all because it's pretty dang easy to put all those bits together. The second video is a walk though for decorating and embellishing this bad boy and can be found HERE.

Gypsy Wagon with walkthrough - Nichola Battilana


You absolutely 100% do not need to decorate the wagon as I have, but I hope the walk-through gives you a few ideas and a bit of inspiration. 

Gypsy Wagon with walkthrough - Nichola Battilana
There are other Gypsy Soul products that you might want to consider if you're making this piece. The 4 Panel Windows are a good fit for the side openings. And these Victorian Corners look amazing as decorative elements on the wagon. I've placed a Faux Metal Number Plate on the back... just because I'm smitten with them and use them at every opportunity.


Gypsy Wagon with walkthrough - Nichola Battilana

Now for my full-on gushing. There are plenty of opportunities for embellishment with this piece. You could go absolutely bonkers with fillagrees, frills and decorations. You could lose yourself in colour and trims. Really, this is one of those projects to pull out that 'something special' that you've been saving for just the right time. It's a crafty splurge.

Gypsy Wagon with walkthrough - Nichola Battilana

Don't forget the insides! Even with the roof fixed into place it's fun to peek through the windows and see what the little people have been up to. 



Now for the big fat supply list!

Gypsy Soul Products:
Gypsy Wagon
Victorian Corners
4 Panel Windows
Faux Metal Number Plates


Other supplies used:
Natural bark
Glue
Acrylic paint
Paper leaves and flower
Lace trim
1:24 Rectangular Table & 4 Chairs
Flower Soft - Sweet Pea
Narrow Gold Fleur Dresden Borders*
Mini Floral Dresden Borders - Antique Gold
9mm Antiqued Swirl Bead Cap*
7mm Flower Washers
Tim Holtz Long Mini Brads
10mm Clear Glass Marbles
Gypsy Fortune Teller #1 Collage Sheet
Tiny Curved Hinges

13 comments:

  1. Oh this is adorable!! What fun it would be to decorate!!

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  2. I am in LOVE with your ease of creativity. I love this wagon and am ordering today. BTW, your classes you offer can adults participate? I am planning a trip to your neck of the woods and I have to meet you. Thank you for all the inspiration and help you have given me. Laural

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    1. Thanks for the nice words! I think you'll really like the wagon. It's a really fun product. I do offer adult classes, I'm just in the middle of scheduling and should have them posted for the rest of the year in the next week or so.

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  3. What a cutie...I spyed this wee wagon on Gypsy Laser Cuts when ordering my fairies for my lantern...I love your blog and website. I will be endeavoring to make this wee gem real soon. Thank you for being so generous with your tutorials...
    Blessings!

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  4. I love your wagon. I wish I could peer inside...maybe your video(s) provide a peek? You are such a creative soul. I always look forward to your projects :)

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    1. Thanks! There is a very little peek inside at around the 9 minute mark. It's fast, don't blink!

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  5. I watched the video last night and even though I had decided that a mossy roof was in order I will now have to add some birch bark I guess. When I watch these videos I always wish I could do thing as fast as time lapse lol! So many ting I wanna do and my wanna do list wouldn't be as long if I could. Well it probably would be as long because every time I finished one project I would add 5 more..as always your videos are very helpful and always inspiring. And I lovelove the little table and chairs! I really wanted to furnish mine and now I know there is something that will fit. Thank you for sharing another adventure in Nichola-Land!

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    1. Ha! I wish I could work as fast as time lapse too. You work on something for ages, have 3+ hours of footage, and then end up with a 10 minute video. *sigh* A mossy roof would be very cute! Be sure to show it off when it's completed :)

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  6. Oh, I've had my eye on this one, too! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm sure I'll be digging into this project very soon!

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  7. Oh. My. Goodness! How absolutely cool! LOVE it!

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  8. Oh. My. Goodness! How absolutely cool! LOVE it!

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  9. I just ordered the kit!!!!! You are so talented Nichola, I just love what you did with the wagon! thank you for sharing.

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