Curbside Suitcase Makeover
Hello Hometalk Friends! Today I'm sharing the trash to treasure transformation of something that was actually trash, as in I found it on the side of the road! What's better than free, right? I actually found two of these suitcases:
This is the smaller of the two, and here's what I decided to do with it...
Now it probably isn't ready to take on that flight to Hawaii you've been dreaming about, but perfect for a little extra storage, right? You can display it right out in the open.
I painted the case with DIY chalk paint, then taped it off with Frogtape for delicate surfaces, and added a couple of stripes.
And would you believe this is actually a stencil?
Visit the link to this post on my blog at the bottom for all the details on how to make a stencil look hand-painted, and find out where I purchased this one!
I sanded this one a little as well to give it a bit of a time-worn feel...
The inside got a fresh new look before as well. Here is the before...
And with a little of my favorite French inspired fabric from Hancock Fabrics:
Perfect for holding a couple of extra blankets...
I have always wanted to paint a suitcase and this was the perfect opportunity! For even more details, including how I lined it, visit the link to this post on my blog below. Have a great day and keep your eyes peeled...you never know what goodness you'll find on the side of the road!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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It's amazing! What a beautiful job you did!
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Might fall apart on baggage carousel
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