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Savvy mum transforms clapped out caravan into chic studio for just £7

A DIY genius mum-of-two has transformed a vintage caravan into a spectacular arts and crafts space in just nine days.

Carmen Blanch, from New South Wales, Australia decided to create the ultimate “craftvan” in her garden — and the results are incredible.

This battered old caravan had seen better days
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This battered old caravan had seen better daysCredit: Carmen Blanch
Carmen Blanch, from New South Wales, decided she should put it to better use and created the ultimate 'craftvan' in her garden
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Carmen Blanch, from New South Wales, decided she should put it to better use and created the ultimate 'craftvan' in her gardenCredit: Carmen Blanch
She revamped trailer using fresh paint, décor and second hand furnishings
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She revamped trailer using fresh paint, décor and second hand furnishingsCredit: Carmen Blanch

The mother said she initially had plans to convert the dilapidated caravan into a camper van for her family-of-four so they could go travelling.

But she decided that the caravan was staying put in the garden and would be a home away from home.

During the frenetic nine-day makeover, the mother stripped the interior, ripped out the old cupboards and patched up the holes in the walls.

Ms Blanch said she splashed out just £75 on paint, in which she used to spruce up the exterior.

She said: "I started doing the outside of the van as it was an eyesore in the garden and I can't stand looking at it especially when I am in the kitchen sink."

Carmen Blanch, pictured, is a self-confessed DIY junkie
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Carmen Blanch, pictured, is a self-confessed DIY junkieCredit: Carmen Blanch
Inside the caravan there was not much to see
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Inside the caravan there was not much to seeCredit: Carmen Blanch
Nine days later it looked like this
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Nine days later it looked like this Credit: Carmen Blanch
The transformation includes a sewing table, stationery wall and mountain view
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The transformation includes a sewing table, stationery wall and mountain viewCredit: Carmen Blanch

Ms Blanch — who documents her incredible projects at The DIY Junkie — said she managed to save a fortune.

This was because she already owned most of her furniture pieces and décor.

It has gone from being a worn out caravan to a comy pad
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It has gone from being a worn out caravan to a comy padCredit: Carmen Blanch
Carmen and her family now have a perfect home from home in their garden
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Carmen and her family now have a perfect home from home in their gardenCredit: Carmen Blanch
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