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Upcycled vintage suitcase
by
Alicia Wilkerson
(IC: homeowner)
I've had my grandfathers suitcase for years and kept it for purely sentimental reasons. As they've come in to popularity recently, I knew I would use it when the right inspiration came along.
This Fall our son is getting married in an outdoor farm wedding. My future daughter in law has chosen rustic/vintage/chic. More reason to love her!!
The color wasn't going to work with the wedding decorations so step one was to mask off the hardware and paint it.
Next I used scrapbook papers to cover the suitcase in a random patchwork design.
Amongst the scrapbook paper I also tucked in some family momentos. Then I wrapped the handle with twine.
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Published June 6th, 2014 3:27 PM
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Alicia Wilkerson on Jun 10, 2014The paint was Krylon. I didn't do any surface prep at all. Yes I used Midge Podge and didn't use any other sealer after that.
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Jean Filkin on Aug 29, 2014Love this! I will be trying this, I too have a stash of old suitcases that I would like to up cycle. Thanks for the ideas.
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i absolutely love it. I have a suitcase like that but one of the latches is broken. I've got to find a way to repair it. Where did you purchase the sunflower scrapbook paper please? You did an fantastic job!