Asked on Feb 25, 2015

What can I do with this carrying case?

Bryan D
by Bryan D
I found this in a box of stuff that i bought at an auction a while ago and I'm not sure what to do with it or what to make out out of it. It was a carrying case for cassette tapes, the inside had a busted plastic tray on both sides that I tore out and tossed. This closes just fine and does latch. I love the outside of it, but I just don't know what I want or can do with it or make out of it. Any ideas would be great.
  12 answers
  • Country Design Home Country Design Home on Feb 26, 2015
    Hi Bryan! I think I had one exactly like that back in the 70's! You could make a very cute side table (with some instant storage) out of it. In keeping with the style, find some old "hairpin" legs like these: http://retrorenovation.com/2014/02/03/9-places-buy-metal-hairpin-table-legs/ for the base. Chrome would be cool since it would match the metal edges. You would need to create a base with some wood or metal that the case and the legs could attach to. I would polish up the leather and chrome and maybe decorate the inside with old newsprint from that era. Fun!
  • JoAnn JoAnn on Feb 26, 2015
    Hello Bryan, If you happen to be an animal lover and have a pet, it would make an awesome bed for a smaller dog. End table, a key, etc station next to your front door. Not sure how deep it is but it could be used as a medicine cabinet... cocktail station... that is it off the top of my head.
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    • JoAnn JoAnn on Feb 26, 2015
      I have seen feeding stations made out of similar cases. Jewelry display...
  • Liliana Wells Liliana Wells on Feb 26, 2015
    Ilike the idea of putting legs on it opened. You could make acollage of pictures on the top and display a collection of nickknacks in the bottom. Or something similar to thishttp://destinationsvintage3.blogspot.com. Good luck. Send us pictures
  • BathGirl BathGirl on Feb 26, 2015
    if it fits, you could make under-cabinet storage space for spices, etc. fix the lid under a wall cabinet, add a couple of chains to either side so it only opens part way, chop the handle off, and away you go
  • Sarah Williams Sarah Williams on Feb 26, 2015
    If it folds open flat, put a mat in & hang pictures.....vacation themed ones would be cute!
  • Mary Mary on Feb 26, 2015
    I used mine as a portable wrapping station. It has folded gift wrap, ribbons, gift tags, pens, tape and scissors...all in one place!
    • Bryan D Bryan D on Feb 26, 2015
      @Mary i like that idea and i think that my wife will too.
  • Bryan D Bryan D on Feb 26, 2015
    Thanks for the ideas. I do like the table with legs idea( would use old spindals from a staircase), and the wrapping station might work.
  • Patricia Wilkes Patricia Wilkes on Feb 27, 2015
    how about making into a backgammon / game table put legs on it and fix the inside as aboard surface you could store the game pieces inside
  • Kelly S Kelly S on Feb 27, 2015
    Drill a hole in the back (hinge side) large enough for a power strip plug to go through. mount the strip inside and just like that you have a charging station for electronics. All the adapters/cords fit inside when closed up.
  • Janice Kohler Janice Kohler on Feb 28, 2015
    Enlarge a "special" picture, put it in there, snap it shut. Sh-h-h, I won't tell (of your wife, of course!!) My husband would love to do that. Has old "woo-woo" pics of me laying around.
  • Meghan Smith Meghan Smith on Mar 01, 2015
    Screw to wall use for hidden storage/ drop down shelf! could also use for charging center, mail center , key storage possibilities really are endless. you could even glue a frame to the outside and use for message board or fav pic.
    • JoAnn JoAnn on Mar 02, 2015
      I love that idea! I have a similar case. Now I know what to do!
  • Davene Runyan Davene Runyan on Mar 04, 2015
    Wow so many great ideas!