Vintage Vanity Case Makeover
I bought this vanity case at a yard sale over the summer for I think 1 – 2 bucks. I snatched that thing up so quickly! I knew as soon as I laid eyes on it that I was going to paint it. And that is just what I did. I used chalk paint for the very first time to do this project, and I must say, I love that stuff! I want to walk around and paint it on every surface in my house! Is that weird?
I started by cleaning the case inside and out. The lining was gross, so I ripped it out. After it was completely dry, I used a one inch craft paint brush to paint three coats on, allowing them to dry in between each coat. (Not gonna lie, I waited a day in between, just because I was busy). I had never felt the finish of chalk paint before, and I was surprised at how soft and smooth it felt, even after only one coat.
A couple of days after I finished the third coat of paint, I used a fine grit sanding block and a piece of 120 grit sand paper to distress it in random spots. I just kept rubbing until I liked the look. I also distressed the hardware. When I finished sanding it until I was satisfied, I cleaned all of the dust off with a slightly damp rag, and let it dry. Last of all I waxed it with wax in clear.
I haphazardly placed some burlap inside to hide the disrepair, and I love the way it looks. Although I do plan on painting the inside eventually, I liked this look for Fall.
And here is it on my buffet for Fall! Love it!
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Very cute! Love the burlap.
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Cannot wait to do this to the suitcase that was my Husbands' Parents and make a memory box.
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