Miniature Gypsy Caravan Birdhouse

 Hello Mini Friends!!  I guess this is part three of my bird Christmas tree project...  the Gypsy Caravan.  This one was fun!  I added much more detail on the inside.  I love that adding one string light from the tree will light up the inside.  Do miniatures ever make you want to shrink yourself down to size and look around?  Surely I'm not the only one with this imagination.

This one was really fun to make.  I looked around on the internet to find what shape I wanted and just went to cutting out pieces of chipboard.  

The inside was also a lot of fun.  I used fabric scraps for the bedding and curtains, jewelry pieces and sequins for wall decor and a fortune teller sign that I made last year.

The roof was one to figure out!  I wound up cutting a piece of cardstock and using it as the base of my roof.  Mainly because I knew I wanted slats and didn't want light coming through when it's on the tree.

Sometimes I feel like I go a little wild with the painting details.  And sometimes more is better.  

Each birdhouse has special eggs inside.  I make them by wadding up foil and covering with thin clay.  When dry, the eggs get painted to sort of match the birdhouse.  These are magical gypsy eggs with stars and rhinestones.  I never skip the chance to use rhinestones!

I didn't detail the bottom on the first two houses I made.  I really think it needs it because it may be higher up on the tree and you see the bottom.  And also, always sign your work.

I pondered about the wheels for a while.  Matter of fact for years I have pondered on how to make wagon wheels.  It seems to always come up eventually.  For these I used some white, round rings that I found in a stash of old buttons.  I don't know their original use but I had several.  I cut toothpicks for the spokes and used two sequins for the center caps.  Wagon wheel problem solved!

Here is the whole set so far.  And yes, I am working on number six!  So far it is bigger than these but that's ok.  The good thing about making your own ornaments is that it's totally your choice!

Once again, Thank You for stopping by and allowing me to share my projects with you!!

Stay tuned for the next birdhouse!

Also, any ideas on more ornaments for my bird tree??

Until next time,  XOXO ~Laurie