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Across the Fence:  Help me pick a color to paint my vintage camper  |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2902 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2902 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 10:03:40 PM
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Hey Janice, I was also thinking of a mint celeste green.. That is a cool color that could be jazzed up with the blues & pinks! My 1st serious road bike(cycling, not motor) was a Bianchi & their signature color is celeste green.. it would look great on a camper too!! Here is a link to their home page.. http://www.bianchiusa.com
The green is the mint one that is on the jersey to the left of the 3 & also the one on the bikes of the cyclists pounding it out(as well as much of the lettering).. (ok I admit, I am a major cycling fan) The history of the color dates back to the Queen of Italy who insisted that all bikes be that color... very cool green... love it..(also love the robins egg blue too) just a new color that popped in my head & would work for your extra cooolo camper as well |
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2008 : 10:25:08 PM
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Janice....What's your favorite color?? Maybe that might be the answer ;)!!!!
With such fun involved, I think any color you pick is gonna be the right one!!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:06:01 AM
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This will be considered boring, I know, but as I picture your trailer and read this thread, I keep seeing a clean white (it would be easy to paint, since it is white most places, now) with bright color touches like window boxes in red, or sky blue. You could use color around the door, windows and steps, and add a little white fence with more flowers inside it.....it would definitely take on a cottage look then. And perhaps an awning on a windows. You could cover the air conditioner with a bright colored or a white louvered panel. So now I have thrown in my 2 cents!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Jun 18 2008 06:11:02 AM |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2008 : 06:07:07 AM
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1. Ok, Carol Sue. OF COURSE you and I both have one of these! That's so FUNNY! :D
2. Miss Wilma - Boy, oh boy, do I wish you were here to help me!!! Tomorrow, I'm going to climb on top and attempt to paint the roof with aluminum roof paint(not sure how that's going to work for me).
3. Lisa - I do like that green.
I just can't decide. I like the idea of a sort of beehive softer yellow with bees....I've got a little time to think about it-still have to paint the entire body with metal primer.
4. Nancy Jo-I definitely think that after the secret garden, the next project you need to take up is a vintage camper! A little 'doll house' just for you out in the yard! Think of the decorating possibilities!! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
Edited by - Miss Bee Haven on Jun 18 2008 06:20:34 AM |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2008 : 09:10:18 AM
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Got the roof coated with aluminum roof paint:
[Used a bigger ladder for this job. Did you know that wasps are attracted to aluminum roof paint? Neither did I.....
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
Edited by - Miss Bee Haven on Jun 23 2008 09:12:11 AM |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2008 : 09:45:50 AM
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After much mulling, I think I like the coral and the teal color. At first, I couldn't 'see' a thing but it grew on me. Would make a great office!
Flowers, flowers, flowers and a path of some sort. Don't forget the Hummingbird feeder too!
Winona ;-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
http://goneriding.wordpress.com/
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
1599 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 01:25:26 AM
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Ok didn't know that wasps liked alumium paint, yikes!!!!!
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 6:12:39 PM
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| I too was thinking Coral! |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2008 : 08:54:28 AM
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Ok, I am bored today and wanted to "paint"
Here's my suggestion, I'd do more daisy's and bees!!! Plus I'd make sure the wording was straight on the stripe, I couldn't get it to move around right
I think bright white curtains would look really good. I also second the shutters & window boxes.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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82kygal
True Blue Farmgirl
548 Posts
Laura
Somerset
Kentucky
USA
548 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2008 : 09:26:42 AM
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I think the yellow with bees is great!! I have an old 1965 Scamp, camper. My husband bought it for 300.00 it was a mess and I was not to happy about it But with a lot of hard work he made a really great camper out of it. We use it all the time. He saw the potential in it. 
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
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caro
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Carol
Princeton
Indiana
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2008 : 11:01:31 AM
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| Since you're Miss Bee Haven, the yellow with bees seems appropriate. However, that coral and blue combo strikes my fancy, too. And by all means flower boxes, shutters, an arbor, a flagstone path, and a pretty flower wreath on the door that changes seasonally. And a rocking chair somewhere nearby. |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 09:24:07 AM
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Thank you Bridgette!!!!! That's so ME!!! I've been thinking about some shade of yellow/honey/bee related. And bees! Thank you so much for going to all that trouble! I'm going to show this to my dh. I think this is IT! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 4:34:33 PM
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Glad you liked it!, I was having a kinda blah Friday and felt like coloring!! It realy was no trouble at all. I like goofing around on the computer & when I am at work that is all I can do!!It helps pass the time!!
I had one more idea!! You could paint the word BZZZZZZ!!! On the roof, just for kicks.
Really only you and maybe some one in a small plane would ever know it was there!! :) I like secrets!!
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
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Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 5:46:17 PM
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Where have I been....that camper is so cute! Is this a new fad or something? Are there a lot of these available? Any color you pcik will look darling...how can you go wrong? Pick a theme like the bees and go with it. Now if it was me...I've always wanted a cabin in the woods so I would somehow paint it so it looked like logs and then little green shutters and flannel curtains...you get the picture...a lodge theme. You could do anything with it....how fun is that? I know...a lot of work too but just think what you'll have for years and years after it's done...I'm so excited for you...I want one too!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2008 : 10:24:31 PM
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I am getting a kick out of this thread. That coral pink was the color of my prom dress. haha. I really like the soft yellow with perhaps black accents for the honeybees. :-) That would make the cutest office or shop if you wanted to do that. It won't be complete w/out a MJF bumper sticker on the bumper!!
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2008 : 06:22:48 AM
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I do need a bumper sticker, Jess. I need to scrape and paint it first, though. I'm going to have a busy week. The daylily beds are awash in weeds, too.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 6:53:27 PM
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Before I read any other replies, I immediately saw pink! Maybe because I love pink (surprise, surprise) and that's what I'd do!
lol! PINK! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2008 : 6:56:26 PM
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| Okay, now after reading all the replies and seeing the yellow one..I like the yellow too ...hmmmm ... At ANY rate, it's going to be adorable!! |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 08:07:59 AM
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Well, progress is being made! :D One eight hour day(only one break) of painting, painting, painting and ladder hauling later, here it is with one coat of primer on it:
 
I was surprised the paint was white. I expected some ugly automotive gray thing. But it looks nice and clean and fresh so far. I'll have to go over the parts that were that tan color - they are kind of showing a little bit.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 08:17:39 AM
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Wow, what a difference!!!! That's wonderful! Now, onto COLOR!!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 08:49:30 AM
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One more thing I learned about the aluminum roof paint.....I went to an actual paint store for the primer and when he put the paint on a shaker, I just happened to ask him if I'd have to stir it because when I had bought the roof paint from Home Depot, the boy there had shaken it and I still had to stir it when I went to use it. The man said : "He SHOOK aluminum roof paint???" "That stuff could EXPLODE!"
.....oops.....just remember that if you need to use that stuff.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2008 : 10:08:54 AM
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That looks really nice Janice, what a lot of work! And what a big, huge difference.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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