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Elvis has entered the building - Monday, April 30th, 2012
Elvis hails from Brazil & his new owners wanted to make the inside a little more their own. So we are going to transform his upholstery throughout.
We will begin with new flooring, a new suite of doorcards, cab upholstery & a complete set of matching RnR bed cushions, all hand crafted in a beige & light blue to match Elvis’s blue suide shoes.
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Sky Blue comes back for more - Monday, April 30th, 2012
We fitted out Sky Blue back in June 2008, and when Jarrod viewed our beachcomber range of doorcards at Vanfest last year…well he fell in love.
So it wasn’t long before Sky Blue was booked in for a new suite of doorcards, cab upholstery & new cab headlining.
Check out the results in the gallery
Millie makes it to the Shak - Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Jo & Gareth dropped off Millie their beloved Westy for a complete makeover at the Shak. We will be working from the top down with new upper bed, wood side panelling with led lighting, a full suite of doorcards etc.
With this in place we can fit her out with her furniture layout which will incorporate some bespoke items so watch this space.
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Sue & Dave’s bay comes to stay - Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
This bright green bay has come from a hot climate with mesh over the windows, and the tallest pop-up roof we have seen so far.
We will begin with new hand crafted bellows, bunk refurbishment, headlining, full suite of doorcards, before beginning to fit an Exclusive suite of furniture…with the final touches with RnR bed upholstery.
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Dub Dub drops in to the Shak - Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Steve & Clare dropped of “Dub Dub” their pastel blue bay window for the complete works at the Shak & Creative. Dud Dub has been in the family for a number of years and we have been entrusted to bring him to his former glory.
We will begin with full headlining, a new set of hand crafted doorcards, an Exclusive suite of hand crafted furniture etc.
The final elements will be leisure electrics, lighting etc & new upholstery from the cab seats right through to the RnR bed.
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Rose gets ready for spring - Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Dan dropped off Rose for a complete makeover at the Shak. She is having the full treatment with headlining, doorcards etc and a full Exclusive suite of furniture.
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Betsy is going to be beautiful - Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Betsy landed at the Shak the other week for a little spruce up inside, she needed some new hand crafted seating to compliment her lovely exterior.
Check out the shots for the full story
Blue bay comes to stay - Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Terry dropped off his bay window the other week for a simple fit of full width RnR bed, new cab seating & full RnR bed cushions. Along the way we discovered some holes in Terry floor & his drivers seat cracked and collapsed.
So with welding now on site at the Camper Shak we could instigate the necessary repairs, cut out the rusted areas of the floor and wheel arches, weld up the seat back, fit a new spring and get the camper ready for return.
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Dave is going to be Dapper - Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Dave the newly painted bay window landed from Scotland the other week. Dave is having the full works at the Shak with an Exclusive suite of furniture, hand crafted upholstery, new seating and cushions throughout.
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Parsley’s progress - Thursday, March 8th, 2012
Just thought we would show you all how Parsley is coming on, after a complete strip down with engine removed we have taken him back to his bare shell.
From here we have undertaken welding repairs in some areas then we prepped for paint. Parsley has received 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of base colour before 3 coats of lacquer for that deep shine.
With all the painting complete we have begun the process of building back up, with final cutting back & polishing still to come. The photos don’t do him justice as the finish & shine look amazing and we still have to polishing to come.
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Burt Bolts to the Shak - Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Dan & Faye dropped of “Burt” for a complete makeover courtesy of the Shak & Creative Trimmings. Burt is having a soft carpet for his walls, new flooring, etc & with all this in place we can then fit him out.
Dan & Faye have chosen a rich Makassar wood grain for their furniture, and we have something unusual planned for Burt’s worktops. With a smart new Smev unit & fridge Burt is going to look fab.
The final touches for comfort will be provided with our collapsible bed, and hand crafted upholstery. Follow developments in the gallery
Doris makes a day of it - Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Doris landed this week for a massive makeover at the Shak. Nicky & Tracy came in yesterday to discuss the final choices for their beloved bay. We will begin with re-painting the elevating roof, new floral design bellows, hammock re-furb, headlining with led wood panelling.
With this in place we can then begin to fit Doris out with her new furniture. This will be hand crafted in a rich oak with a contrasting high gloss lid for the kitchen section & main store. The kitchen will house a CR50 fridge & Smev unit.
To finish we will fit a full suite of vertical quilted doorcards, RnR bed upholstery & lift the cab with matching upholstery throughout.
Follow progress over the coming weeks
Juice gets fruity at the Shak - Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Matthew & Kath dropped off Juice their vivid orange panel van for a bespoke interior makeover. Juice is having full length doorcards in grained black with vertical quilted upholstery on her lower sections.
To harmonize with the exterior we are bringing in a swage line in bright orange which will travel the full length of the rear area. Finally we will hand craft bespoke upholstery for their Full width RnR bed.
Follow progress over the coming weeks.
Gloria - Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Elaine & Angela made the trip from the Highlands of Scotland to the Shak yesterday. Their newly restored bay window “Gloria” is going to be transformed from an empty shell into a show stopping camper.
Follow all the developments over the coming weeks
Doris Day Tripper - Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Iain dropped off Doris for a front cab makeover, with new headlining around the sunroof, new doorcards, seat base trimming & new upholstery for their dark & tired seats.
Follow the progress over the coming days
Violet - Sunday, February 26th, 2012
John & Phyllis came to us with a few problems with their newly acquired camper “Violet”. She was a little too thirsty on fuel, she wouldn’t run properly when warm, and her inner pop top headlining had seen better days.
They also wanted some form of discreet lighting, but with two bunks this could present some challenges.
So after a full carb strip down & rebuild, balance & road test we had Violet purring nicely. John & Phyllis were pleased with our new lighting solution within the elevating roof.
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Andy’s Vanilla Splitty - Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Andy dropped off his newly painted Splitty for our special treatment at the Shak. We will begin with full headlining, window dressing, a full suit of hand crafted doorcards to match his seating that we had already attended to last year.
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Trinity travels State Side - Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Martin & Elaine dropped their beloved splitty “Trinity” for a complete makeover at the Shak, We will begin the transformation with a full headlining, window dressing, and a full suit of hand crafted doorcards.
With this in place we can then begin to fit out with an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Matfen Chestnut, with leisure electrics, and other creature comforts we will transform this empty shell into a show stopper.
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Nigel comes from Belgium - Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Brent & Jill dropped off their beloved Nigel last week for a complete transformation at the Shak. We have the complete works to perform to bring Nigel back to his former glory.
Nigel is having a new hand crafted set of bellows, new headlining, hammock refurbishment, complete suit of new doorcards, full width bed & “L” shaped seating along with our Compact Cooker & matching suit of upholstery.
We have even more to do to Nigel…but that news is coming soon.
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Patrick will be a picture - Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
John & Karen met up with us late last year to discuss their thoughts for Patrick. They came with a story board of ideas that are going to make this tin top very special.
We will begin this transformation with new headlining, doorcards, Exclusive suit of furniture, leisure electrics, 240v hook-up, sound & light systems and new style upholstery.
We have even more to do to this camper…but that news is coming soon.
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Harry heads for the countryside - Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Harry the tin top is here for a complete makeover, we will begin with headlining throughout, and some tricky work around his sliding roof.
Then with this in place a complete set of vertical quilted door panels in Citrus & Dune. The furniture is a full width bed, sweeping opposing seat with storage, and a seat / fridge unit opposite the sliding door.
When Martyn dropped off his camper we still Bullit in the workshop, and he loved the layout so it was an easy decision for Martyn to make…he just wanted to make his own twist with bespoke led lighting within the furniture…and even more led’s up top
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Fletch flies up from Bristol - Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Fletch made contact with us last December to commission a new set of hand crafted cushions for his T4 camper. His was van was already converted but he wanted his upholstery to match the look of his black front seats.
So after we crafted his upholstery to his spec we sent a shot of the finished upholstery via e-mail, and arranged a pick-up time in 2012.
Well needless to say Fletch was delighted with the results and his new upholstery slotted right into place, I’m sure you’ll agree it’s made his interior look really classy.
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Ruby is real gem - Monday, December 12th, 2011
Steph & Guy dropped off “Ruby” for a complete makeover at the Shak. We will begin with full headlining throughout, vertical quilted doorcards etc.
With this in place we can begin to fit out led lights down each side of the camper, and start to fit Ruby with her full width RnR bed, Camper shak compact cooker, bespoke small buddy & tall buddy by the sliding door.
The final touches will be a complete set of hand crafted RnR bed cushions, with matching new seating up front in the cab.
Follow Ruby as she turns into a gem
Carl’s Splitty lands at the Shak - Monday, December 12th, 2011
While Carl is away serving his country we are turning his empty splitty into a home from home. With full headlining, window dressing, Elegance doorcards, full width bed, buddy seat, stand-a-lone cooker…this empty split will be transformed into a real camper.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
T4,T5 Tidy - Sunday, November 13th, 2011
All our storage bins are hand crafted from our heavy duty canvas range, and trimmed using our Beachcomber range of waterproof fabrics.
Front storage includes:
• Large bin holds supermarket size bags for a liner, and always stays smart with our rigid flip over lid.
• Flexible plastic kitchen roll holder to keep your roll where you need it & handy at all times.
• 3 large storage bins for all your camping essentials.
Rear double door storage bins
Each double storage bin offers practical, durable and colourful storage solutions for all your camping problems. The bins are easily able to swallow up maps, shoes, flip flops, books, magazines, torches…all those things you just need.
Hovis comes across the Irish Sea - Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Louis & Elizabeth dropped off Hovis their newly refurbished Splitty at the Shak, for a complete transformation. The couple landed at Liverpool Ferry terminal in the early hours from County Down in Ireland.
So Di & I were at the Shak early with the kettle on ready to meet them and get Hovis into the workshop. After some final colour choices we had a plan of action for the transformation which will incorporate :
Full headlining, window dressing, vertical quilted doorcards, cab upholstery & RnR cushions. This should compliment the rich Exclusive suite of French walnut furniture, leisure electrics, 240v hook up, bespoke led lighting & sound system.
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Flossy arrives at the Shak - Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Jo & Clive travelled up from London to drop off their beloved “Flossy” for a complete makeover courtesy of the Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings.
We will begin with new headlining, window dressing, wooden side panelling with led lights, then with this in place we can fit a full suite of doorcards, cab upholstery & RnR bed cushions.
The final element will be the fitting of their Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a warm Lancaster Oak which should look fab.
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Jo comes up from the capital - Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Jo dropped off her T5 transporter for a makeover at the Shak. Jo had already made her own door panels which she had covered with a dark carpet trim.
In contrast to this Jo had chosen a rich mulit coloured natural plumb for her suite of Exclusive furniture & collapsible bed. For her upholstery Jo has chosen from our textured antique range of vinyl’s which should look a treat on her collapsible bed.
To finish off we are hand crafted some new storage products which should offer Jo some useful additional storage in her brand new T5 camper.
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Parsley …..Our latest addition - Friday, October 7th, 2011
We travelled down to Abergavenny the other weekend to collect this lovely 1973 tax exempt convertible beetle. We have plans over the coming weeks to transform this bright yellow beetle into something very special
We will begin with a complete overhaul & new coat of paint in the same colours as Basil our 1963 Splitscreen.
To make Parsley unique we will flip the colour scheme with green for the upper section: door cappings, bonnet, engine cover & wings with a rich cream for the doors which should make this little convertible very special.
With new paint in place we will completely re-design & upholster the interior to compliment Parsley’s new coat, the final touch inside will be a new set of hand crafted carpets in a matching green.
To top off the project Parsley will be given a new hand crafted dark green hood with oval rear window and rear quarters, which should make him look very retro indeed. When he’s completed Parsley will join Basil & Bluebell to form a special Wedding hire trio.
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Shiny beige bay has a place to stay - Friday, October 7th, 2011
Dennis & Michelle dropped off their newly acquired bay window for a complete transformation at the Shak. This lovely bay will be having a full width RnR bed, Camper Shak Compact cooker, Tall buddy…..and a full suite of new upholstery from the cab, doorcards and RnR bed cushions>
With new hi-fi, leisure electrics & 240v hook-up this bright shiny bay will be turning a few heads round town.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Bullit hits the spot - Friday, October 7th, 2011
Eddie hit the bullseye with his low level Splitscreen panel van. This low level rider already has a metal RnR bed but Eddie would like to make a few changes inside, so after a relaxed chat over a cup of tea we had a plan of action to turn this empty dark panel van into something quite special.
We will begin with headlining throughout from the airbox to the tailgate, then to brighten the interior we will divide the enormous doorcards into 3 sections with the design running right through the length of the van.
To compliment the full width bed we will be fitting our opposing seat & storage which seems to be a real favourite with folks at the moment. The final touch will be to incorporate a chest compressor fridge along the back wall with bespoke cushions so it can double up as seating.
Our place by the sea. - Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
So that we had somewhere to lay our heads at Vanfest we converted the company T5 into a luxury beach hut. The essence of any camper is the freedom to stop and explore wherever your fancy takes you, and we always love to be by the coast so it seemed only natural to convert the interior of our T5 following a beach theme.
We began with a textured wood grain “Driftwood” from our extensive range, and from here we hand crafted three pieces of furniture to provide the beach hut essentials :
Somewhere to cook, to store & to rest your head at the end of the day. We achieved all these with our Exclusive kitchen, our low level store & our collapsible bed with under store. When the transformation was finished we trialled the camper at Blackrock sands in Wales and had a great time.
We took Ben our rescue foxhound who was found on that specific campsite back in 2004, our youngest son pleaded that we took him home with us and he’s been a part of the family for the past 7 years. It was great to see him running around the beach and rock pools like a puppy, even though he’s now ten years old.
The T5 proved very comfortable indeed with our massive full width bed, and cooking was a treat using the exclusive kitchen with JK fridge etc. Staying over at Vanfest couldn’t have been easier and the experience has provided many thoughts of new products to come that will enhance the camping experience…so watch this space for more news.
Greenwell’s Glory flies into the shak - Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Julian dropped off his beloved Splitty for some loving courtesy of the Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings. We will begin with a new set of hand crafted bellows with windows and vents, some new headlining in the front cab, new flooring etc.
With this in place we can begin to transform the look of this historic camper with new hand crafted upholstery from front to back, which should lift this little Splitty to its former Greenwell’s Glory.
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Archibald arrives at the Shak - Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Dave dropped of Archibald this week for a complete makeover at the Shak. Archie is having an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Matfen Chestnut, with a complete suite of new RnR upholstery.
Lighting, Leisure electrics, 240v hook-up and hi-fi, should make this Devon born camper a real eye catcher. Check out the gallery for more updates.
Bluebell drops in from Kendal - Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Les dropped off Bluebell for a bespoke makeover at the Shak. We are going to design and build a suite of bespoke furniture to suit Les’s requirements. This will include wheel chair stowage, bespoke buddy, cooker / storage area & fixed bed with integrated store.
Follow our progress over the coming weeks
Lincolnshire bay has a place to stay - Monday, August 15th, 2011
Nicola & Shaun came to see us in July, we don’t normally meet clients on Sunday but they were very keen & desperate to view our 3,500 ft workshop and have a closer look at our work.
We gave Nicola & Shaun the full tour, firstly we viewed the various constructed furniture options we had on the ground, then all the clients campers under construction in the fitting section, before going up to the first floor to view our purpose built fully equipped upholstery section of the business “ Creative Trimmings”.
Then in another building we viewed our show & hire campers: Basil, Bluebell, Daisy & Rose before retiring to the comfort of our customer area were over a relaxed cup of tea we discussed the various options we could offer.
Needless to say they were fairly impressed and decided to leave their camper with us there & then for a complete makeover covering the fitting of their O’Connors roof, headlining, full suit of furniture, doorcards & matching upholstery. Although we couldn’t start their camper immediately they decided to pay for secure storage on site before we could commence the project in August.
James and the giant project. - Monday, August 15th, 2011
James dropped off his newly purchased split screen at the weekend for a complete transformation courtesy of the Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings.
We will begin with headlining throughout, window dressing, flooring, electrics etc, before we fit a full width bed and opposing storage seat.
Then we can focus on the upholstery side of the project: Doorcards, cab seating, RnR bed cushions & bespoke seating upholstery.
T5 comes in from the cold - Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Tamzin & Peters T5 finished off in a bright Polar white came into our workshops for a complete transformation. With Mr. Roberts already lining out the vehicle we can begin turning this empty van onto a fully functional camper.
With an Exclusive kitchen , low level store & our collapsible bed this T5 will be a very nice place to be.
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Scooby Blue lands at the Shak - Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Janet dropped off her beautiful LWB T5 called “Scooby Blue” for a makeover at the Camper Shak. Janet had a vision of how her interior was to look, and after an initial meeting at the Shak we began planning to turn her vision into reality.
Janet has a lover of dogs so her new Scooby Blue not only had to be a comfortable place for her to lay her head, but also a transporter for her beloved dogs.
With all this in the mix we wet about fitting out Scooby to Janet’s plan hand crafting her furniture from a rich Calais Oak, which contrasted nicely with her upholstery which was all hand crafted from Dune & Cool blue.
The final result seems to have created a fully functional caper combined with Janet’s specific requirements for her four legged friends
Camper Shak & Creative get afloat - Monday, August 1st, 2011
Just thought we would like to show you a project we have been involved with over the past 6 months. Our eldest son Matthew has been fitting out a brand new 58ft Hull which we took delivery of last Autumn.
Using the skills & equipment within The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings we have helped Matthew turn this empty shell into a Luxury floating home.
No expense has been spared in offering the highest quality of fixtures, fittings combined with our expertise in ergonomic design. We have included a few shots from the inside of the narrow boat to wet your appetite, but to view the full and detailed specs please follow the link to Matthew’s website.
http://www.canalboatclassifieds.co.uk/narrowboat.html
The 58ft narrow boat is undercover in a secure building and now available for sale. Viewing can be arranged by appointment.
Jaffa rolls up to the Shak - Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Garry & Lee dropped off their newly painted Bay window “Jaffa” for the complete transformation package courtesy of The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings.
We are fitting Jaffa out with an Exclusive suite of furniture, full suite of doorcards, new cab upholstery & RnR Bed cushions to complement his new interior.
Watch this space for more information
Gretel should be handsome - Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Liz & Chris dropped off Gretel the other week for a complete makeover at the Shak. Gretel is having new headlining throughout, wooden side facings with led lights, a full suite of vertical quilted doorcards, cab upholstery & RnR bed cushions.
With all this in place we can begin to fit out Gretel with an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a rich French walnut, with lighting, leisure electrics and other accessories Gretel should be a cracking camper.
Moonraker lands at the Shak - Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Paul ‘s newly painted Moonraker arrived for the complete works at the Shak. A full suite of Exclusive furniture hand crafted from Light Winchester Oak will certainly brighten up the interior.
Then we will compliment this with new RnR & upper bed cushions to make this into a comfortable 4 berth camper. Watch the gallery for more information.
Whistler the T25 - Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Will & Family dropped off their T25 at the Shak this month for an internal re-vamp. We are beginning with some headlining, doorcards, and then fitting Whistler out with a cool store, half bed locker, ¾ RnR bed & engine cowling all hand crafted in a rich warm Calvados wood grain.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks.
Betty Blue hits the Shak - Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Betty arrived in the bright sunshine to begin her transformation courtesy of the Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings. We will begin with a full suit of doorcards, and with this in place we can then design additional pieces of furniture around Bettys existing interior.
Scott loves the one piece unit that came with Betty, so we are hand crafting bespoke units to harmonize with the current layout. Follow Bettys progress over the coming weeks.
Polly & Gavin land at the Shak - Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Polly is an Aussi girl and has arrived for a complete makeover at the Shak, with a full suit of doorcards, cab upholstery and matching RnR bed cushions Polly should look completely different when she leaves our workshop.
Her interior comprises of an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted from Ferrara Oak, ¾ RnR bed , leisure electrics, 240v hook-up…everything need to turn this empty shell into a working camper.
Hector hits the Shak - Sunday, May 8th, 2011
David dropped off Hector the newly refurbished Splitty crew cab for his internal makeover courtesy of The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings.
Hector hails from South Africa and will be having new headlining throughout, bespoke doorcards & seat upholstery all hand crafted in fluted profile in a new antique look fabric.
Follow Hectors progress over the coming weeks
Mrs. Umm lands in Lancashire - Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Tony dropped of his beloved bay “Mrs Umm” for a complete makeover at the shak. We will begin with new headlining throughout, new hand crafted doorcards & matching cab seat upholstery.
Inside the main camper will be our compact cooker unit, full width bed & porta potty.
Check out the progress over the coming weeks
T4 heads for the Shak - Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Neilson dropped off his new acquired T4 for an internal makeover, courtesy of the Shak & Creative. The T4 was already lined out but lacked the essentials for a useful camper.
So after a few discussions Neilson has decided on our compact cooker unit, collapsible storage bed, low level store and a matching set of new upholstery which should provide a great place to crash out for the night.
Check out progress over the coming weeks.
Beige Bay hits the countryside - Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Ryan dropped off his bay window camper for a makeover at the Shak & Creative. We will begin with new full length headlining throughout, window dressing, new doorcards, new cab upholstery etc.
Then with all that complete we can begin to fit her out with an Exclusive suite of furniture, new RnR upholstery etc.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Tilly gets titivated - Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Gary & Fiona couldn’t wait for their beloved Bay “Tilly” to be ready for them to collect. Fiona wanted to alter their dark brown doorcards and seating to something much brighter.
And after the couple had viewed Basil our Wedding Splitty their hearts were set on the same classic style & colour combo for Tilly.
So we pulled out the stops and Gary & Fiona were re-united with Tilly this week, and were delighted with our results.
Basil makes it to the Shak - Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Jaan dropped off Basil for his complete re-fit courtesy of Creative Trimmings & The Shak. We will begin with a new headlining throughout, window dressing, doorcards, new upholstery from front to back including re-upholstering Basils Porsche seats.
With this in place we can fit him out with a new set of furniture hand crafted in Montana Oak….check out the gallery for more info.
Dougal heads for the Shak - Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Lucy dropped Dougal the little blue Splitty for the complete works at the Shak. We will begin with headlining throughout, vertical quilted doorcards, some curved furniture all hand crafted in a new colour to capture that 50’s style diner look.
We will have some new interesting features with Dougal so watch this space for developments.
Grace should be amazing - Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Duncan dropped of Grace the other day for her complete makeover courtesy of Creative Trimmings & The Camper Shak.
With full headlining, insulation & vertical quilted doorcards to start, then we can fit Graces Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Winchester Oak.
Then with this in place we can fit leisure electrics, 240v hook up…the full works really.
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Fatima Bay docks at the Shak - Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Simon’s bright red dormobile “Fatima” landed at the Shak for a complete transformation. We will begin with new headlining throughout, curtain tracking, sunvisors etc.
Then we can fit an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a warm Pippy Oak. To compliment this we will fit a set of vertical quilted profile doorcards, with matching upholstery throughout.
And to make the camper ready for the road we will fit Hi-Fi, Leisure electrics, 240v hook-up…the full works.
Follow developments in the gallery.
Minty makes it to the Shak - Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Andy & Kate and the children dropped off Minty for a complete makeover at the Shak. This project is going to be a big one as Minty is a super Viking and we have to hand craft her massive extending bellows and complicated upper bed upholstery.
To compliment her new bellows Minty is also having her inner roof painting to tidy the visual appearance when her full roof is erected.
With this in place we can then begin with headlining throughout including the extending roof, vertical profile quilted doorcards, matching bed upholstery and reupholstered Porsche cab seats to match.
Then we can begin to fit the Exclusive suite of hand crafted furniture and other accessories. Our real thanks to Andy, Kate & the family for working with us on this massive project.
Follow Minty’s progress over the coming weeks
Molly makes it to the Shak - Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Molly landed at the Shak for a complete makeover, this will include new bellows fitting, headlining throughout, elegance doorcards hand crafted in Dune & Maroon. This theme will continue through the cab with Elegance cab seating and RnR bed upholstery.
Molly’s interior is going to be an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Sand Zebrano which should look fantastic, & fitted with a two-way fridge should keep things cool in the summer months.
Follow Molly’s progress over the following weeks.
Splitty gets Creative - Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
This little Splitty was crying out for some new cab seating, as the originals were very tired indeed. So after a trip to Creative Trimmings Paul had chosen to rejuvenate the cab with new Superior upholstery hand crafted from Apple mint & Jasmine white.
When we stripped the seats down there was virtually nothing left with new straps required for support, new horse hair…the full works really.
It won’t be long before we have this Splitty ready for the road again.
Felix finds the Shak - Monday, March 7th, 2011
David & Julia dropped off Felix in the bright spring sunshine ready for his complete transformation courtesy of Creative Trimmings & the Shak. The work will begin with headlining both the cab and living area.
Then Julia has some great design ideas with velvet faced doorcards with brightly coloured buttons, which will correspond with the jet black furniture: Full width RnR bed and bespoke “L” shaped seating.
Lighting will be provided by low level led’s set into the upholstered fascia’s of the furniture.
With purple velvet curtains this is going to be a very special look for Julia & Dave…so follow the progress over the coming weeks
Cerys call at the Shak - Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Cerys was dropped off this week for some loving courtesy of Creative Trimmings & The Camper Shak. We will begin with a full headlining, Mad Matz flooring, complete suite of upholstered doorcards .
Then with this in place we can fit a full width RnR bed & overhead locker. We will finish the interior off with lighting and a full width suite of hand crafted cushions.
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Keith arrives - Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Robin dropped of his classic bay window off last week for our compact cooker to be fitted ahead of his trip around Europe. Keith has been named after Robins Granddad who owned a bay window camper back in the day.
We will complete the pack with a 240v hook up for campsite power…follow the progress over the coming week.
Billy comes to Burscough - Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Adrian & Sandy dropped of “Billy” their bay window camper for the full works courtesy of Creative Trimmings & The Shak. We will begin with a full headlining throughout, thermo acoustic insulation, a complete suite of doorcards.
With this in place we can fit an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Montana Oak, then we can continue with new Elegance upholstery for the ¾ RnR bed, and continue the theme in the cab with new upholstered cab seating.
Follow Billy over the coming weeks
Bert lands at the Shak - Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Bert is a Birmingham boy who arrived at the Shak the other day for a bit of a facelift. His owners Steph & Richard love this little Westy but they would like to make some improvements to his interior look.
We will begin by removing all his interior, then fit Bert out with a new set of Quilted Profile doorcards, a new set of Superior RnR bed cushions for both lower and upper beds & we will bring the cab seating up to spec with Elegance upholstery.
To make Bert more flexible for the family camping trips we are fitting leisure electrics, spots etc…follow Bert over the coming weeks.
Brent comes over the Pennines - Monday, January 17th, 2011
Brent landed on Saturday afternoon from Yorkshire with his T4 transporter, we had met up together last October to discuss Brent’s interior plans for his camper.
In the mean time Brent has lined all the interior ready for his new furniture and upholstery, which will include an Exclusive kitchen, bespoke main store with twin lids and our T4/T5 collapsible bed.
To compliment the new furniture we are hand crafting the new bed upholstery in a rich Dune with contrasting Almond piping which should look very striking.
Follow the gallery for more developments.
Rose joins the team - Monday, January 17th, 2011
Rose a bright red bay window is our latest addition to the growing Camper Shak camper line-up. She is not a bad girl but she needs a bit of loving to get her back into her prime ready for spring.
We intend to treat Rose to new hand crafted bellows, new hammocks, headlining, some new panels & a new paint job. With all that in place we can then fit her out with new doorcards a full suite of furniture and brand new upholstery just in time for the spring sunshine.
Follow Roses progress over the coming weeks
Forever Purple lands at the Shak - Monday, January 17th, 2011
Mark & Kelly dropped of their little bay window for a complete transformation at the Shak & Creative. We will begin by revitalising her with new headlining, profile doorcards and flooring, then with all in place we can begin to fit her out.
We have an exclusive suite of furniture handcrafted in French Walnut, and to compliment her new interior we will re-upholster the cab seating & fit new bed upholstery to boot.
Check the gallery for more shots
Will Scarlet enjoy her time at the Shak - Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Scarlet landed the other day for a complete re-fit at the Shak. We will begin by fitting new headlining throughout, new soft carpet doorcards, new flooring, leisure electrics, 240v hook-up etc.
With this in place we can then fit her new compact cooker section, full width bed, overhead locker etc, all hand crafted in a warm Pippy Oak.
Then the final touches can be added with new upholstery form the tired cab seating, right through to the full width bed, and upper roof bed.
Follow Scarlet’s progress over the coming weeks
Basil is transformed - Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Well its been a lot of hard work for the Camper Shak team, but we have now finished Basil just in time for our Christmas closure.
When our little splitty returned to us in May we began planning out his new interior working around some curved seating and new style upholstery.
I’m sure you agree that Basil is now the pick of the crop with new headlining throughout, window dressing, two large curved facing seats, and a new suite of luxurious upholstery and doorcards throughout.
To see what Basil looked like before we started go back to May this year for his gallery shots.
Peugeot is a real Partner - Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Nick loves to walk and climb and travels all round the country in pursuit of his hobby. His trusty Peugeot Partner is a cracking vehicle to transport all his gear, but often Nick felt he just didn’t have enough storage or a place to rest his head.
So after a meeting at the Camper Shak we had a plan to turn this empty Peugeot into a functional outdoor pursuit vehicle. Nick’s brief was to design both a bed and useful storage areas for his gear.
It was not long before we had constructed mock-ups to show Nick for his approval before hand crafting the furniture in his chosen wood colour “Grey Beige Zibrano”.
To make life a little warmer and quieter we insulated all the side and roof panels, before fitting a new set of soft feel door panels finished in a light grey to match the existing trim.
Then with all the furniture in place we will add the final touch with Nicks hand crafted G.T. upholstery, which should make the interior look quite sporty indeed.
Check for progress over the coming days
Little Red Splitty - Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Bob & Jan dropped off their little bright red Splitty the other day for a complete re-fit at the Shak, the process will begin with Creative Trimmings fitting new headlining throughout and with this in place we can begin the transformation.
A full suite of doorcards, cab upholstery and RnR bed cushions will compliment the Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in French Walnut.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Orange Viking - Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Another Viking is spotted on the shores behind Martin Mere with the arrival of Jeremy’s Viking bay window camper. This bay will undergo a full re-fit at the hands of Creative and The Shak.
A full suite of furniture hand crafted in a rich Calvados will certainly enhance this Vikings looks, and with brand upholstery to match this bay will turn some heads.
Follow the gallery for more updates
Bright Red Bay - Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Andy landed at the Shak the other week with his bay window camper which was looking a little tired and ready for some tlc at the hands of Creative Trimmings and The Camper Shak.
New profile doorcards will begin to lift the look of this camper, and with full width bed upholstery, Compact cooker etc, this bay will become a fully functional camper once again.
Check the gallery over the coming weeks
Nellie The Swedish Split - Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Elliot dropped off Nellie last week for a complete makeover at the Shak & Creative. We will begin by taking out her Swedish sauna roofing and replacing it with a full headlining, then we can begin on replacing her tartan doorcards .
Nellie will be dressed with a new set of doorcards, front cab upholstery & RnR bed cushions all hand crafted by the Creative team in Dune and Grey Friar.
With this in place we can fit her out with an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a rich natural Calvados, which should set her of a treat. Follow her progress over the coming weeks.
Ellie the yellow van - Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Ellie arrived the other week for a transformation courtesy of both the Shak & Creative. We will begin with new headlining throughout, new Exclusive doorcards, cab upholstery & RnR bed cushions hand crafted from Sapphire & Dune.
With this in place we can fit Ellie with her Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a rich Pippy Oak. So with her new interior and Dometic fridge she will be ready for many new camping adventures. Follow her progress over the coming weeks.
Ladybug lands on our patch - Sunday, September 26th, 2010
This brightly coloured bay landed at the Shak for a complete makeover. She will be having new headlining, hammock dressing, doorcards, RnR bed cushions…the full works really.
And with all this done we can begin on fitting her out with a full suite of furniture hand crafted in Sandy Birch. Follow the progress in the coming weeks.
Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do! - Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Daisy landed at the Shak & Creative for a transformation from an empty shell into a real show stopper. So with a full suite of Exclusive furniture in place we could begin to dress this girl with her new upholstery all hand crafted from our Premier range of fabrics.
Daisy left us on Friday last week and I’m sure you’ll agree she looks a picture with her new interior and stunning upholstery.
Anne & Peter drop in from Norfolk - Monday, August 9th, 2010
Anne & Peter left their dormobile camper with us the other weekend for a complete transformation at the Shak. Creative will begin with a full headlining throughout, doorcards, cab & RnR upholstery, hammocks, curtains etc.
Then with this in place we can begin to fit out this re-trimmed camper with an exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Matfen Chestnut. Follow the progress over the coming weeks.
Vicky lands at the Shak - Monday, August 9th, 2010
Vicky and her beloved bay dropped in for a complete transformation at the Shak. From new headlining to new flooring, this camper will be transformed from top to bottom.
With everything in place we can then begin to fit an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted from Light Winchester Oak.
Check progress over the coming weeks
Dormobile comes to the Shak - Monday, August 9th, 2010
Chris & Phillip dropped off their beloved dormobile the other weekend for its transformation courtesy of both Creative Trimmings and the Camper Shak.
With new door cards, Cab upholstery, R&R bed cushions etc harmonizing with a full suite of furniture hand crafted in Ferrara Oak this camper should look fab back on the street.
Nick & Harry land at the Shak - Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Yet another Viking camper lands on our shores, with the arrival of Harry to the Camper Shak workshops. Harry is in for a complete makeover with:
New doorcards, a full suite of furniture hand crafted in Sandy Birch, then to compliment the new furniture a set of RnR bed cushions hand crafted in a rich blue fabric courtesy of Creative Trimmings.
Follow Harry’s progress over the coming weeks
Mu Mu calls from Arizona - Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Andrea dropped off her Splitty Mu Mu the other weekend who hails from Arizona. The bus is very straight with no previous welding in her lifetime, but the inside is another story.
We will begin with a complete new headlining, window dressing, Doorcards, front seats and RnR bed cushions all provided by Creative Trimmings, then with this in place we can begin to fit our with a new suite of hand crafted furniture.
Follow Mu Mu over the coming weeks
Russ, Rita & Betty arrive at the Shak - Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Betty landed the other weekend for a complete makeover at the hands of Creative Trimmings and the team at the Shak. Creative will begin with new full headlining throughout, window dressing, Elegance doorcards, ¾ RnR bed cushions all hand crafted in Dune & Cool blue.
With this in place we will then begin to fit out with a Madmatz flooring, full suite of furniture hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak, lighting 240v hook up…the full works.
Follow Betty over the coming weeks.
Simon lands with his Viking - Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
A Viking landed from Yorkshire when Simon dropped off his family’s special camper. We are to lift his interior with a full suite of doorcards in a soft feel carpet, then Creative can fit out with a full set of upholstery in Retro colours to match this old girl.
Simon’s furniture has been hand crafted in Light beech which should compliment his bright orange bodywork. Check out the gallery for more updates.
Freddie is dreaming of Priscilla - Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Priscilla made the long journey up from London over the weekend for her complete makeover at Creative Trimmings & the Camper Shak. Work will begin with a new headlining throughout, then a complete suite of Premier doorcards, full width RnR bed cushions & front seat trimming, all following the theme of Dune & rain forest green.
Freddie wants a full width bed with a full length bench seat running from behind the drivers seat to form an “L” lounge seating for all his crew.
To finish we are to fit out Priscilla with some cool lighting. Follow the progress over the coming weeks.
Alex gets ready to be Creative - Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Alex picked up his full suite of Elegance doorcards, upholstery and revitalised cab seats from us today, which will compliment the suite of furniture he purchased from the Camper Shak some months earlier.
After seeing Bluebell at both Busfreeze & Dubfreeze Alex and his family can’t wait to get their bay window camper fitted out for the summer. Alex chose a warm oak furniture which should be complimented by his new soft furnishings and upholstery, which have been hand crafted at Creative Trimmings in Cool blue & Dune.
To finish off Creative also provided an external spare wheel cover to make the transformation complete. Alex has promised some shots once the project is complete.
Linda & Norman are delighted - Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Diane took a call today to say that Linda & Norman had received their full upholstery order along with additional soft furnishing without a hitch. The couple had taken delivery of a full suite of furniture from the Camper Shak earlier in the year.
With their re-fit project moving on it was time to consider their bespoke upholstery requirements. Everything was able to be discussed via e-mail and we soon had a clear picture of both upholstery, curtain and cushion requirements.
We sent everything out well protected using bespoke packaging to ensure that all arrived without damage, so we look forward to receiving some shots of the finished camper.
Fanny lands at the Shak - Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Neil’s children christened their beautiful bay window camper Fanny, don’t ask me why but it’s a name that has just stuck.
Anyway Fanny is in for a complete transformation courtesy of both Creative Trimmings and The Camper Shak. From new doorcards, RnR bed cushions, Exclusive suite of furniture, leisure electrics…the full works.
Check on Fanny’s progress over the coming weeks.
Basil is the pick of the crop. - Monday, May 24th, 2010
Basil is the name we have chosen for the Camper Shak Splitty, he has just come from the paint shop at 81av in Southport where he has been treated to a spruce up and new coat of paint.
Basil is a 1963 American Splitty, and he will be transformed over the summer months into our Wedding hire vehicle, he will be sporting a very special curved interior to offer plenty of seating for his guests.
We have a lot of work to turn his empty shell into a real show stopper…so watch this space for more developments over the coming weeks.
Cat & Matt are ready to roll - Monday, May 24th, 2010
These two keen cyclists came to see us some months ago to discuss the layout for their T5 transporter. Their interior had to accommodate at least two bikes up front yet still have a cooker, storage and our collapsible storage bed.
Well after designing their bed to have twin rucksack storage beneath it was time for Creative Trimmings to provide the finishing touches with our bespoke hand crafted cushions, manufactured in Apple mint and blue to match the T5 exterior.
This T5 is now ready to roll out on many camping adventures.
Andy & Hayley head for the sun - Monday, May 10th, 2010
Andy dropped of his bright bay window camper down at the Shak ready for a complete makeover. The treatment will begin with a through clearout, new flooring, headlining from tip to toe, a full width bed, camper shak compact cooker & small buddy.
With all this in place we are fitting a smooth set of doorcards and complimenting the fit out width full width bed cushions hand crafted in Mulled Wine and Jasmine white.
Check out developments in the coming weeks.
Bill & Tracy are fleeing Blue - Monday, May 10th, 2010
A bright newly painted bay arrived at the Shak last week, and Tracy & Bill were pleased to see it settled into the Camper Shak workshop. It’s been a labour of Love for them both to get their pride and joy ready for a complete transformation courtesy of The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings
We will begin by removing the roof and fitting new bellows, and then a complete new headlining is required before we fit new flooring, then an Exclusive suite of furniture across their full width bulkhead.
To compliment this we are fitting a full width bed which will be sporting a set of Elegance bed upholstery, which should look great with their premier door cards, and Superior front cab seats.
All of this will be hand crafted from our brand new range of colourful stylish fabrics…watch this space for more developments.
Danny comes up from the Capital - Monday, May 10th, 2010
Danny made the journey up from London last week for his new suite of Camper Shak furniture and Creative Trimmings upholstery. With a full width bed & Camper Shak compact Andy will be set to fit out his bay to perfection.
To compliment his new furniture Andy commissioned a full set of profile doorcards & padded engine cowling card. And with this in place the final touches for his interior will be provided by a full width set of Premier upholstery, with our versatile Plug cushion in the rear.
Joran’s 2ltr cruiser - Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
To keep the cruising image Joran wanted his empty bay to become a useful day van, starting with durable rubber flooring tiles, then Premier doorcards throughout in black, and to compliment this a full width bed sporting a full set of Premier RnR bed cushions.
Follow the progress in the gallery
Jan’s 2.4ltr pirate ship - Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Jan also wanted to keep as much room as possible in his camper, so starting with a rubber floor throughout we then are fitting a full set of Premier doorcards throughout all hand crafted in Almond with black piping and stitching detail.
This will compliment his full width RnR bed cushions which have been hand crafted to match the theme of Almond & black.
To offer additional seating and storage we have made a bespoke wide buddy seat which will be positioned along the full bulkhead. This new seat will again be sporting new upholstery in Almond with black piping and stitching detail.
And to finish off the transformation we are re-upholstering Jan’s front cab and bench seat in matching fabric.
Follow the gallery for more updates
Amily arrives at the Shak - Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Amily started life as an ambulance on the continent where she provided transport for her patients to the local hospital. She was of course a transporter then but now with her windows fitted and seats removed she can be transformed into a camper.
Her transformation will begin with Creative Trimmings fitting a new headlining throughout, and then we can dress around the windows before fitting new door cards in the rear of the camper.
With the base complete we can begin to fit her new furniture: Compact cooker, bespoke small buddy & full width RnR bed, all hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak.
Then finally Creative Trimmings will provide bespoke cushions for the small buddy and full width bed cushions in the rear.
Bilbo enjoys Fellowship at the Shak - Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Bilbo is the affectionate name given to Eric & Jill’s newly restored Bay window camper. Eric has a real thing for The Lord of the Rings as he was a sound engineer who worked on the trilogy of productions.
So Bilbo will be undergoing a transformation at the Shak starting with Creative Trimmings hand crafting new cab seating, Premier Doorcards & ¾ RnR bed cushions. This should look fab set against Bilbo’s new Exclusive suite of furniture all hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak…a real favourite this year.
Check out the gallery for more updates
Widjy lands at the Shak - Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Sue & Ian dropped off Widgy in a multi-coloured coat as he prepares for his new paintwork after his transformation at the Shak.
We will begin by fitting new headlining throughout courtesy of Creative Trimmings, with this in place Widgy will be having a full set of Exclusive doorcards all hand crafted in Tangerine with Almond fluted inserts, and to finish matching full width Exclusive bed cushions which should look very colourful indeed.
Sue & Ian have opted for a full width bed and they have commissioned a full width bulkhead unit, encompassing storage, draw units, a thermo cooler and a curved storage area by the sliding door.
Check out the gallery for more updates.
Garry’s new upholstery is ready to go - Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Garry came over to meet with us at Creative Trimmings last month, were we discussed ideas for his new suite of Superior upholstery for his split screen camper.
Garry had made some internal alterations and now in the rear of the camper had two full width seats facing each other. By using the table in the centre this would create a full width bed, the cushions would be re-arranged to form a comfortable place to sleep.
To contrast his Superior upholstery in Mulled wine with Dune piping, we made a set of four cylindrical arm rests in Dune with Mulled wine piping.
I’m sure this will look mighty fine in Garry’s beautiful Splitty.
Darren’s furniture & upholstery is ready - Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Darren met with us at Dubfreeze last month where he and his wife came on our stand to have a good look at the furniture in Bluebell our show camper.
Well after making some final choices on wood finish we have hand crafted a complete suite of Elegance furniture in French Walnut. To compliment this Darren chose a set of profile doorcards & RnR bed upholstery hand crafted in Dune with rainforest piping.
Dora the Explorer discovers the Shak - Monday, March 8th, 2010
Tony & Joyce dropped off their Devon Moonraker “Dora” for a complete transformation courtesy of The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings. Creative Trimmings will begin with new headlining throughout, redressing the raising roof and upper pillars.
With this in place Creative will then fit out he entire camper with Exclusive doorcards hand crafted in Dune with Greyfriar inserts with contrasting stitching detail. We can then turn our attention to re-upholstering their cab seats in the same colour theme.
This theme of Dune with Grey friar will be continued with their RnR bed cushions and large double upper bed cushions.
The Camper Shak can then fit out Dora with an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Mussel (a new colour)with contrasting Grey beige Zebrano lids .
Follow Dora’s progress as she is going to look very special indeed
Betty says Boop to the Shak - Monday, March 8th, 2010
Betty is the affectionate name given to Paula & Jane’s Bay window camper, she is looking good with a bright coat of vivid blue, which should look cool against her new interior which has been hand crafted in Ferrara Oak.
To compliment her new furniture Creative Trimmings are fitting her out with a complete set of Exclusive doorcards hand crafted in Lupin & Dune, then with these in place we can focus on her cab seats, RnR bed cushions etc.
We have to give Betty new bellows, headlining, and provide some funky lighting in her Pop Top, so watch this space for some interesting developments.
Tinkerbell flutters to Creative - Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Tinkerbell landed at the Shak for her complete transformation courtesy of The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings. She will be having a Compact Cooker, Bespoke small buddy and Porta buddy all hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak.
With this place Creative Trimmings will take over and provide RnR Superior bed cushions hand crafted in Cool blue with Ocean blue piping and stitching detail.
Follow her progress over the coming weeks
Pete races to the Shak & Creative - Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
We met up with Pete last summer….(hence the foliage on the trees) to discus his plans for his newly acquired race support vehicle, in the form of a Jumbo Ford Transit.
Pete races a 250bhp 1.8 Caterham round several circuits up and down the country, and having to spend the night under canvas or in the empty van is no fun at all.
So we have plenty to go at here as the jumbo Transit is an absolute whopper inside, Pete wants a gas powered heating system with hot water, warm air heating, a full wet room with shower, loo and wash basin.
A fully fitted kitchen with condensing fridge, oven, above and below storage, sink and cooker, oh yes and somewhere to sleep and seating for up to 4 people. And in the rear of the van: a garage area to house tools and necessary racing equipment.
With all the above in place Creative Trimmings will provide all the bed cushions, door cards, upper upholstery etc, with the final soft touches courtesy of Creative Curtains & Cushions
We are going to have our work cut out with this one so watch this space for forthcoming developments.
Daisy comes to Creative - Monday, January 18th, 2010
Daisy is our trusty Bay window Moonraker which was stripped out a few weeks ago ready for her makeover.
Daisy will be having a complete re-ft with Creative Trimmings making a start with Elegance profile doorcards, and to compliment her new panels she will be upholstered in Dune and Marigold Elegance RnR bed cushions, with upper bed cushions to match.
And the final soft touches will be provided by Creative Curtains & Cushions offering some harmonious soft furnishings.
Follow the gallery for forthcoming developments
Angus crosses the Pennines - Monday, January 18th, 2010
Angus is a bright blue T25 who has come to The Camper Shak for a complete makeover. His re-fit will start with Creative Trimmings providing a new headlining and pillar dressing throughout, followed by a set of Profile doorcards handcrafted in Dune and cool blue.
The colour theme continues with the lower Full width RnR cushions and upper double bed sporting Dune with cool blue piping and stitching detail. Finally the front cab will be brought up to spec with both captains seats re-upholstered in the same livery.
With everything in place its will be time to fit the new furniture, which has been hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak…which should look really fresh against Angus’s new colours.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Buttercup comes to Creative - Monday, January 18th, 2010
Michael & Sam brought their beloved Bay window camper Buttercup over for a complete re-fit. With the camper being a vivid yellow the interior is going to follow a similar theme. Tinted glass and rich dark carpet door cards throughout should provide a real cosy and snug place to rest and chill.
Next a Compact cooker unit, full width bed and small buddy unit will be fitted, and to compliment their new furniture, Creative Trimmings will provide a complete suite of Elegance bed upholstery, hand crafted in Cobalt and Marigold yellow inserts and piping.
The engine cowling should be a real eye catcher as Michael & Sam have commissioned our plug cushion and spare wheel cover in matching livery.
Hetty hurries to Creative Trimmings - Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Hetty is the affectionate name given to Mr & Mrs Gaskell’s T25 camper. As Hetty’s furniture is in good shape we are to provide a new floor, a full suite of Exclusive doorcards, re-upholster the cab seating, and provide hand crafted Exclusive bed cushions in the rear.
To compliment the new rear seating Mrs Gaskell has asked that we round things off with a set of our cylindrical bed cushions.
Watch the gallery for developments.
Lindsay’s Largo comes to Creative - Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Lindsay brought down her Nissan Largo this week and set us a design challenge. We are to convert this estate traveller into a true recreational vehicle with bed, units, cooker etc…the full works.
Lindsay has already purchased a folding metal bed which we are to fit, with this in place we can then design a furniture solution in the remaining space available.
The next stage will be a complete suite of upholstered bed cushions from Creative Trimmings.
So watch this space for some interesting developments.
South African Splitty Gets Creative - Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Val & Jonty’s Split screen camper is a real rare creature as it originated in South Africa. What makes it even more special is the large elevating roof and the sliding door sporting twin windows.
The little Splitty has made the journey down from Newcastle for a complete makeover at the Shak. The transformation will include:
New bellows, headlining throughout, Mad Matz chequer board flooring, An Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Stilo Walnut. Then with this in place Creative Trimmings will transform the double and single cab seating with Elegance upholstery hand crafted in Apple mint & Dune.
Continuing the theme in the main camper with a complete suite of Exclusive doorcards, combined with Elegance bed upholstery should turn this empty little Splitty into real showstopper
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Mellow Yellow is a cool customer - Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Lee’s newly refurbished Bay window camper landed at the Shak for a full makeover. This bright Bay will begin with full headlining throughout , Mad Matz chequer board flooring, Then Creative Trimmings will take over and provide a vibrant set of Exclusive doorcards manufactured in Dune and Yellow which will harmonize perfectly with Lee’s new premier trim cab seats and bed cushion upholstery.
With all this in place we will fit Lee’s hand crafted full width bed ,Overhead locker, Compact cooker unit and small buddy
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
The Shak & Creative’s show camper - Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Our bright blue Devon Poptop gets ready for the full Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings treatment. Yes our Blue Bay has just come out of the restoration workshops at 81av in Southport, and both Diane & I are very pleased.
John and the team have done a cracking job of the bodywork and respray…now all we have to do at The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings is transform this empty van into a show camper in time for Busfreeze in November.
This bright blue bay is having the complete works with new bellows and roof mechanism, headlining throughout, a Mad Matz tiled floor, an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a brand new wood colour
Full set of Exclusive doorcards, Exclusive upholstery will be continued with the cab seats and RnR bed cushions…and with 240v hook up, leisure electrics we hope it will turn some heads.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
T25 Hightop heads for the Shak - Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Lisa & Jackie dropped of their smart T25 hightop for a complete makeover at The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings. First the girls are having a suite of furniture hand crafted in French Walnut.
Then to compliment their new furniture Creative Trimmings will be providing Elegance doorcards, Cab upholstery & Full width bed cushions hand crafted in Citrus Green with a complimentary Dune insert…which should look fantastic.
Look out for progress over the coming weeks
Gregs T25 drops in from Wales - Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Greg landed last Saturday with his T25 and dog in tow, ready to drop off his camper for a complete makeover at the Shak.
Greg is having hand crafted furniture manufactured in a new Woodland Mocha, this bright grained wood should lift the whole of the camper, and with his new Classic upholstery from Creative Trimmings he will be able to head for the Welsh hills camping.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Silverfish swims to the Shak - Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Anthony has dropped off his late bay window camper for us to re-vamp, Creative Trimmings will begin by creating a full suite of Elegance doorcards in a bright blue with grey centre flash with contrasting blue stitching detail.
The Camper Shak will be fitted new trims, vw logo’s, stainless steel detailing around the bus, and getting everything ship shape ready for the road.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Norison travels down from Edinburgh - Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Sonya & Colin dropped off their beloved bay window the other weekend for a Camper Shak makeover. We will begin by removing their existing roof an replacing with a newer version.
From here the Bay will be fitted out with an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in a bright Maple.
With this in place Creative Trimmings will take over an fit new headlining throughout, then supply new Elegance doorcards, bed cushions and reupholster both cab seats in Forest green & Fudge vinyl.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Rebecca’s T4 lands at the Shak - Sunday, September 20th, 2009
Rebecca dropped off her cool looking T4 at the Camper Shak this weekend for the full treatment. Rebecca has chosen the Compact cooker along with our collapsible bed, with accompanying lower level store.
With everything in place Creative Trimmings will provide a complete suite of Elegance upholstery to create a full width bed circa 6ft long x 5ft wide…plenty of space to relax after a hard day at the beach.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Stanley comes to the Park - Friday, August 21st, 2009
Stanley the newly restored Bay arrived at the Shak the other weekend, his owner John an avid Accrington Stanley fan is monitoring progress from his base in Iraq. So it was down to his father to drop off the historic Bay ready for the work to begin.
Stanley will be having the full Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings treatment, with new headlining throughout, doorcards, ¾ Elegance bed cushions & front cab upholstery.
Then to compliment this we will fit an Exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Light Winchester Oak…which should look fantastic.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Splitty drops in for the full treatment - Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Mike & Catherine dropped off their Split screen camper for the full Creative treatment.
This little Split will be enjoying new headlining throughout, window trimming, Premier doorcards & full width RnR Elegance bed cushions.
All hand crafted in a mixture of Dune & Cobalt…follow the progress over the coming weeks
Neil & Catherine’s Bay - Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Creative Trimmings will be getting to grips with this lowered bay starting with new headlining throughout, window trimming in soft fabrics.
Then with this complete we can concentrate on Elegance doorcards, Elegance RnR bed cushions and Elegance cab seat upholstery….all hand crafted in Apple mint & Jasmine white.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
American boy docks at Creative - Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
This American boy arrived last weekend to receive a complete makeover by both The Camper Shak & Creative Trimmings.
We began this week by stripping the bay back to bear bones ready for the transformation to begin, and in doing so we found dollars & dimes going back to the 70’s tucked away behind the nooks and crannies of the historic furniture.
We are bringing the interior right up to date with our Compact cooker unit, Full width RnR bed, small buddy seat and matching table…all hand crafted in a warm Pippy Oak.
To compliment this Creative Trimmings will be providing a complete set of Premier door cards, RnR Elegance bed cushions, and they will be re-upholstering those tired front seats in a rich Walnut and Dune contrasting trim.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Creative gets classical - Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Mike’s Triumph spitfire might look in good condition but the internal doorcards, carpet and twin seats are a little past their best.
With the vehicle now being 27 years old the original seats and fittings have seen a lot of action over the years…and are more than ready for a little care from Creative Trimmings.
I think we might be able to revitalise this classic British Sports car with a mixture of vinyl, fabrics and stitching detail.
Watch this space for forthcoming developments
Camper Shak T5 gets Creative - Sunday, June 28th, 2009
The Camper Shak has recently updated its everyday workhorse van from a trustworthy T4, right up to date with a metallic blue T5 (T28) transporter.
Although it looks very smart on the outside the interior is in need of some Creative Trimmings design work, so we are going to make the interior both quieter and warmer with Thermo acoustic insulation, then we will fit hand crafted doorcards with soft touch fabrics and carry the theme right through to the window trims.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Blue Heaven - Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Gary has commissioned Creative Trimmings to provide his beloved T4 surf bus with a new suite of upholstery comprising of new cab seating, small buddy cushion and accompanying bed foams, all hand crafted in Dune with Cool blue piping.
This is going to look a Cool surf van when Gary picks her up for a weekend camp….follow her progress over the coming days
High top visits from the Highlands - Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Jane & John made the long journey from Glasgow to leave their high top bay with us at the Shak. This is our first high top camper and there is plenty to do…with Creative Trimmings taking over the project first with Veltrim for the entire high top, then a new cab headlining, contrasting Veltrim for around the window area, new doorcards, cab seating and bed cushions hand crafted in Mulled wine & Dune.
Yellow Submarine surfaces at the Shak - Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Matthew made the long journey from the picturesque town of Galway on the west coast of Ireland, his ferry arrived at 05:00am at Birkenhead and both Diane & I were ready at the Creative Trimmings to greet him when he arrived an hour later.
Matthew is having a full suite of furniture hand crafted in Maple, and with this in place Creative Trimmings will take over with side headlining, a set of Profile door cards manufactured in Dune with yellow piping and stitching detail, and to finalise a ¾ set of bed cushions to match.
Follow progress over the coming weeks
Blue Bay arrives from Oz - Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Steve & Anne purchased their fully restored camper from Billy at G’day kombis and its next port of call was the Camper Shak. Whilst in our care the blue bay will be having a new tiled floor (Mad Matz), we have got this down already. Then a complete suit of Exclusive furniture hand crafted in Ferrara Oak, and to compliment this Creative Trimmings will be providing new cab seating, door cards and bed cushions in Dune with contrasting blue.
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Beige bus lands at the Shak - Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Sarah arrived with her beloved beige bus for a complete re-fit at the Camper Shak, (home of Creative Trimmings) She will be having an exclusive suite of furniture hand crafted in Stilo Walnut with both Superior cab seats & ¾ RnR bed cushions upholstered in Grey Friar with contrasting Rouge piping provide courtesy of Creative Trimmings.
When this is combined with a vivid red flooring from the Rubber Floor company the van should be very eye catching indeed
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
John & Mags sail in from Dublin - Sunday, May 17th, 2009
With there new furniture in place Creative Trimmings will provide a new look from the cab right through to the sleeping area with New headlining throughout, doorcards and to finalise a set of Superior upholstery hand crafted from Damson with contrasting Grape piping.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Clive goes Wild with his upholstery - Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Clive Whilde has certainly laid the gauntlet down with his upholstery, which will be manufactured in Almond with black stitching detail and piping, to compliment this we have hand crafted a complete set of doorcards to match, then we are taking the theme right through to the front of the bus.
With the camper having a fixed bulkhead we have both a double and single seat to re-upholster following the same format as our bed cushions.
Follow the progress in the coming weeks
Cobalt & Dune T25 - Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Andy & Jo have made the journey up from London to have their camper transformed at The Shak, so part of the project is a complete suit of Elegance doorcards, and matching bed foams.
These will be hand crafted in Cobalt and Dune…….follow the progress over the coming weeks
A Promise is made - Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Promise is the affectionate name given to this Bay window camper from Wales, who is going to receive a ¾ set of Elegance bed cushions manufactured in Lupin with Jasmine white fluted inserts & stitching detail
To harmonize with the rear bed cushions we are completely re-upholstering the two front cab seats to match.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Striking upholstery in Dune & Almond - Friday, March 20th, 2009
Amanda & Mark made the journey down from their working holiday farm in the Lake District to drop off the family bay window camper at the Shak.
To compliment their newly installed interior we hand crafted a full width set of bed cushions with a matching smaller cushion for the buddy seat all crafted in Almond with a contrasting Dune fluted inserts and stitching detail.
Check out the gallery for the full story
T25 gets the full Creative Treatment - Friday, March 20th, 2009
Mike had made the journey up from Kent to receive his new furniture from the Camper Shak, and to compliment his new paintwork and interior we hand crafted a complete suite of Elegance doorcards, ¾ bed cushions and completely re-upholstered Mikes two front seats.
Mike was thrilled when he saw everything in place, however as Mike is fitting all the furniture, doorcards and electrics himself, he has promised additional images when the project is complete.
Follow the progress over the coming weeks
Bay makes the trip from London - Friday, March 20th, 2009
Sheridan and Dave had a green camper on the outside and black door cards inside, this combined with their new Maple furniture from the Shak created some contrast within the camper.
Sheridan as a designer wanted to continue with this theme and suggested a chequered floor with and Elegance set of bed cushions hand crafted in Cobalt with Dune fluted inserts and piping detail.
Im sure you agree that this is now very striking
A Brazilian Bay comes to stay - Friday, March 20th, 2009
This new style Brazilian required the Premier treatment with a set of full width bed cushions manufactured in Dune to fit with its new suite of furniture from The Camper Shak.
Sylvester gets ready for a makeover - Friday, March 20th, 2009
This Brazilian Bay is getting ready for a complete suite of fabric bed cushions manufactured in a rich brick colour, which should contrast very nicely with Sylvesters new Wendland Birch interior.
The Camper Shak are also developing an upper bed arrangement which will be upholstered to match the furnishings below
Follow the progress in the coming days
Kens camper gets Creative - Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Kens bay window camper "Pie" has just been fitted with a new suite of furniture from The Camper Shak. To compliment their new Sandy Birch furniture,Creative Trimmings have manufactured a new set of Classic bed cushions in a brilliant blue material.
Kevs T4 sets us some challenges - Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Kev is having a new suite of furniture for his beloved T4 courtesy of The Camper Shak. Within this suite is a collapsible seat / bed, which creates a seat at the back of the camper and a full seat at the front. Adjacent to this is a low level store housing Kevs leisure electrics and 240v systems
Well this certainly had our thoughts focused as we created sculptured cushions to match the wood work of the bed construction.
Kevin was thrilled with the final result…a full set of seat / bed cushions manufactured in Peacock Blue taken from our Classic range of fabrics.
His new bed is over 6ft in length and over 5ft wide, providing plenty of room to stretch out.
Braveheart gets the full treatment - Sunday, January 18th, 2009
To complete Bravehearts new Camper Shak interior, we have hand crafted an elegance set of cab door cards, and completely re-furbished both front seats in a vivid Ocean Blue & Dune. Im sure that you will agree Braveheart now looks the part
Swampy goes for a whole new look - Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Daves bay window camper is going to have the complete Creative Trimmings treatment with a full set of elegance door cards in Dune and Forest green, and a Superior set of RnR bed foams to match.
Follow the gallery for updates
Rupert is a bare bus - Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Rupert the Split screen camper is to have the complete Creative Trimmings treatment with:
An Elegance suite of door cards manufactured in Almond, with Apple mint inserts and stitching detail.
Then to compliment his new interior a full set of Superior Bed and tall buddy cushions manufactured in Almond with Apple mint contrasting piping.
To transform the cab area we are fitting his new doorcards and re-upholstering his old tired seats by switching the fabric design round to have the main body in Apple mint with Almond piping.
I'm sure you will agree that Rupert is bare no more
Ethel streaks to Creative - Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Ethel is having a set of ¾ RnR bed cushions from our Classic range of fabrics, her maroon fabric will provide a rich contrast to her vivid green exterior.
See her soon in her new outfit
Andys Bay receives the full works - Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Andys beloved bay window camper has received the full Creative Trimmings treatment with newly upholstered Elegance front cab seats, a complete set of Elegance door cards, and to complete the level of comfort…a matching set of RnR bed cushions.
I’m sure you agree that Andy will be turning a few heads down in Portsmouth
Daves Bay gets spruced at Creative - Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Daves bay window camper was just a bare shell when it arrived at the Camper Shak. Well soon after we had fitted a new suite of Premier door cards manufactured in Dune, which brightened up the interior no end.
With these in place we then fitted a Premier set of full width bed cushions, which will provide a comfortable place to rest.
Lola is set to be a show girl. - Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Brian and his family have owned Lola for some time, but her tired interior was due for a brighten up. So after a full internal revamp from the Camper Shak, it was time for Creative Trimmings to come up with a retro set of upholstery to compliment the new camper.
Lola is definitely a show girl now
Tristan The Tin Top Tardis - Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Matt & Georgina have turned Tristan from a tight Tin Top, into a roomy pop top bay. As soon as his conversion was complete Matt & Georgina wanted a full set of Classic RnR bed foams for their new camper
Angelina gets her new colours - Sunday, September 28th, 2008
After Angelina received her new interior furniture courtesy of the Camper Shak, it was time for the team at Creative Trimmings to work some magic with her upholstery.
Celyn & Sarah had chosen Elegance upholstery doorcards, new cab seating & bedroom upholstery, finished in Apple mint with Dune fluted inserts.
This was our first Split screen camper and we did not want to disappoint, so it was all stops out for Angelina who I’m sure appreciates her fabulous new interior.
The Chocolate Westy - Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Jasons T25 Westy Joker was looking a bit tired on the inside, with his upholstery showing signs of wear. So we came up with a new Elegance suite of doorcards, RnR bed upholstery and to complete the package we re-trimmed the front cab seats.
Jasons new upholstery was manufactured in a rich chocolate vinyl, with contrasting cream flutes and stitching detail. This revamped Joker is now ready to take Jason touring around the Scottish highlands.
Lauras Westy gets a makeover - Thursday, September 25th, 2008
To compliment Lauras new maple wood interior we gave her a complete Elegance suit of upholstery. This was to encompass door cards, brand new upholstery for her tired front cab seats, lower ¾ bed foams & the upper full width bed.
Her camper has been re-vamped using a Cool Blue, with Jasmine whit inserts and piping detail
Sali drops in from Wales - Thursday, September 25th, 2008
To complement her brand new interior we came up with a suite of Elegance upholstery supplied, finished in Ocean Blue & Dune, with a contrasting colour switch to brighten up the main cab seats.
The Irish Bay is transformed - Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Stephens bay window camper has been a labour of love for a number of years, and with the exterior looking mighty fine it was time to concentrate on the interior.
With a full suite of furniture from the Camper Shak it was now time to add the finishing touches with a full suite of upholstery.
We designed new doorcards with stitching detail, then we completely re-upholstered the front Range Rover seats. In the rear of the camper Stephens interior was transformed with new Bed cushions sporting matching piping and stitching detail
Bruce gets Spruced - Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Bruce another lad from Oz received the Creative Trimmings Treatment when his brand new interior was completed with a vibrant set of bed cushions manufactured in Tangerine orange with contrasting Ivory white fluted inserts with matching piping.
And to finish the interior we also supplied matching cushions for the tall buddy and clip on stool
Bay window has a Superior Finish - Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Andy & Rachael wanted to contrast their new interior with our Superior range of upholstery, they decided on a rich blue with contrasting piping detail to really deepen the theme within their camper.
With all the new bed foams in place their seating has been transformed
The Sun Shines for Skye Blue - Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Jarrod needed a vibrant contrast to his new Ferrara Oak interior, so we suggested a deep blue from our Classic range of fabrics.
With everything in place Skye Blue is set to turn many heads on her future journeys