Saturday, December 6, 2014

DIY - How to Make Pretty City Carriage (Dolliday Crafts)

BIG undertaking!


I wanted the city carriage, but am saving for GOTY15.
I decided to make my own pretty city carriage for photo props. I lack the patience and skill to actually put rolling tires on it so my version is stationery.

Supplies:
  • cardboard box, 2
  • white foam boards
  • white poster board
  • fabric - metallic silver for canopy
  • Styrofoam florist wreaths (4)
  • fabric - wine or burgundy felt or fleece for seat
  • polyfil - to fill seat
  • GLUE lots of GLUE (I use hot glue)
  • wrapping paper tubes or wooden dowel (2)
  • plastic tube hangers (4) - gray
  • paint - black, gray
  • Holiday decor



 I don't have a tall enough backdrop.


This project is VERY detailed so it's best to watch the
*TUTORIAL VIDEO*
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16 comments:

  1. Aunt MimiDecember 6, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    It looks great! You are so talented!

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  2. AJDecember 6, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Wow! U did am AMAZING JOB!!! I'd really appreciate it if you checked out my blog. I check yours more than once a day!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Great job!!!!! So cute!!!!
    Fawn

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  4. TheAGCollector101December 6, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I love it! It looks so close to the real carriage! Also, if you're saving for goty 2015 does that mean you know what she looks like? Or are you just saving because you think you might want to buy her?

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    1. Rhonda StewartDecember 6, 2014 at 3:05 PM

      Thank you. Yes, I know what GOTY15 looks like and yes I plan to get her. Can't wait!!

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    2. AJDecember 6, 2014 at 5:33 PM

      When are you posting the photos?

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  5. Julie Ann NewmanDecember 6, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    *From Julie's doll mom:*

    Wow! That's really great! Is Zachariah hitched up to the carriage?

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    1. Rhonda StewartDecember 6, 2014 at 3:01 PM

      Thank you. No, Zach isn't hitched up in these photos, but I'll be using this carriage for future photo shoots and he will be.

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  6. UnknownDecember 6, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Looks like the real thing!

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  7. Linda ReynoldsDecember 6, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Once again, great job Rhonda!!!

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  8. Laurie Eno December 7, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    Truly a gift you have there, for re-creating these things! I would love to see sneak peeks of the 2015 GOTY, but respect that you wait … integrity is a good thing. :)

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  9. NonnaDecember 8, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    You are crazy and I love it! Just wow.

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  10. Xyra SilverleafDecember 19, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Your carriage is stunning!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    I know I'm commenting on an old post, but I'd like to know: About how much did it cost to make the carriage?

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    1. Rhonda StewartDecember 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      You may comment on any post no matter the date, it's fine. The cost of the carriage was approx $20. Everything except fabric came from the Dollar Tree. Good luck!!

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