Gypsy Wagon

Catenes

This was a kit from Etsy store AgedWithThyme. It is their Gypsy Caravan Kit. It is in the tradition of Putz houses. Putz originated in Germany and came to the United States in early 1900’s. It is made of cardboard. You do the assembly and decorating.

About 7 years ago, 2 of my friends and I bought these kits and did them. It was both fun and frustrating. Some applications do not do well on cardboard.

The top comes off to reveal the living area in the interior. So all surfaces but the underside are decorated.

This Gypsy Wagon looked well suited for fairies and their cats. I used some Graphic 45 paper with fairies.

I was well pleased with the finished Gypsy Wagon. I remember being fascinated with Gypsys and their mobile wagons. The decor was very Bohemian. I thought it would be cool to wander England, Ireland and Scotland in one. I was also enamored of the Celtic mythology and traditions around fairies.

Enjoy!

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