Pages

Monday, June 11, 2012

Vintage Suitcase...Vendor Display

Okay, I got this for a steal...$1 at a garage sale. The inside was a bit icky. I don't sew. I decided to line it with burlap. Glue gun, I love you.

                                                         Vendor Display




                                                       Vintage Suitcase




                                                                   Before

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

I bought a large moving box of burlap at a garage sale once. $2 for the huge box.

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.

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??
                                                                     After
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 :)

11 comments:

  1. 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.
    Hope you enjoy your trip to Paris.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

    ReplyDelete
  2. 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.

    Get 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. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  3. 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

    ReplyDelete
  4. I love vintage suitcases and so often the inside is icky...what a great and easy way to transform it! hugs, Linda

    ReplyDelete
  5. Love love it! And what a steal! I am not a sewer either- so I like how you redid this.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Brilliant! What a fab way to makeover this charming vintage piece. Love it! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Neat. I'm sure you'll use the little suit case over and over. It's the perfect design base.

    - The Tablescaper

    ReplyDelete
  8. 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

    ReplyDelete
  9. 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

    ReplyDelete
  10. oh my gosh! I bet you took that suitcase and ran!! good for you...looks fabulous!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Love the suitcase! Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments-I'm your newest follower:)
    Susan

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for your feedback! It makes my day getting comments!