Vendor Display
Vintage Suitcase
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| I left the sides as is. I am not good with measurements, etc. Maybe if I get real ambitious this summer I can do a cute floral or old vintage material on the sides. |
Burlap
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| I bought a large moving box of burlap at a garage sale once. $2 for the huge box. |
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| I have learned now to first cut the seam....they are sew together with a thick jute. Very easy to take apart. Then you have a huge runner size piece. I think I need to get a sewing machine. It would be a cool table runner. Still have two or three of the bags with the green stripe. |
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| I simply pulled out the old liner and used it as a template. It was so simple. I am not patient, so I am glad this was easy. Did I mention I love my love gun?? |
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| And....there you have it. Up-cycled and ready for a vendor sale. I am having my first one in October. I have the whole summer to prepare. I could have spent hours and hours making this look cute, but I have to pick the kids up in an hour...and well, it's good to resist my OCD a bit :) |
Wow, great blog! Love your Eiffel Tower photo. I love old vintage suitcases too, have my granddad's in the attic. Maybe I should pull it out and try to do something with it. I love what you did here with the burlap. Great display vignette, easy to follow tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your trip to Paris.
~Emily
The French Hutch
I noticed your Eiffel Tower right away, too! Reminded me of mine. Only mine is a fake LOL It's my second favorite, The Paris Hotel in Vegas :) Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hopefully I can do a really cute display with my suitcase in October.
ReplyDeleteGet your Granddad's suitcase down! It would look great anywhere, even tucked under a table, or stacked with other goodies.
We'll see about France. France = in-laws now. Not quite the same. ;)
I love the transformation. Sometimes our first insticts prove to be the best remedy. It's perfect for displaying your wares. I just found your blog and am following now. Patty
ReplyDeleteI love vintage suitcases and so often the inside is icky...what a great and easy way to transform it! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteLove love it! And what a steal! I am not a sewer either- so I like how you redid this.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! What a fab way to makeover this charming vintage piece. Love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteNeat. I'm sure you'll use the little suit case over and over. It's the perfect design base.
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Hello Karen... and thanks for visiting me today... I LOVE your vintage suitcase and how you transformed it!... just lovely!... and so is your blog, xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteHello Karen... and thanks for visiting me today... I LOVE your vintage suitcase and how you transformed it!... just lovely!... and so is your blog, xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! I bet you took that suitcase and ran!! good for you...looks fabulous!!
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Love the suitcase! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments-I'm your newest follower:)
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