I know it seems to be a rather unassuming old hard shell blue suitcase. But, ever since seeing the magic work of Julie over at Jane's Apron I have wanted to try my hand at sprucing up an old case.
I've had this little scene for awhile (from a thrift store too) and it seemed like a perfect thing to use. Now the case is all gussied up and my girls have the perfect going-to-Nana's-to-be-spoiled-like-the-little-princesses-that-we-are suitcase.
That is if I take out all the vintage fabric that I also recently scored. Yards and yards of several different prints. I've got plans for a patchworky quilt. Maybe with some Flea Market Fancy fabric thrown in too. Sounds like alot of cutting. My least favorite part.
-dana
22 comments:
LOVE what you did with the suitcase! And I agree about the cutting- I'd have a quilt on every bed if it was all done for me!
I hate the cutting part too! I love your fabric finds though!
I love vintage hard shell suitcases by themselves (I have a few in my collection) but the scene on it really dresses it up. Very Cute!!!
What GREAT finds!! I absolutely love vintage suitcases and vintage fabric ... it doesn't get better than that!! :)
That's a beautiful suitcase! And the fabric......!!!! Oh my goodness!! It's going to be the most amazing quilt!!
what a great find! I want to get a hard-sided suticase just like this to make a dog bed like the one from Design Sponge. http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/diy
That is one cute suitcase!
Very fun make with the suitcase. i love how it will be a special fill it with fun stuff for the girls.
I can't wait to see what quilt you plan to embark on. I don't like cutting a ton but I really don't like doing the binding
What great finds. Love what you did with the suitcase and the fabric is so great! I wish I wish my thrift stores ever had fabric.
Love the suitcase, I am on the hunt for a few for my girls as well. I have to give a hearty amen to the cutting of quilts. I love to sew, but HATE the cutting part.
I love your suitcase you have done a good jobI bet the girls love it Nice material will make a pretty quilt.Hugs Mary.
Wow, you really hit the jackpot, between the case and the vintage fabric! The case looks adorable. :-)
There are few things which thrill me more than a good find in a thrift store. ;-)
Love, love, love!
Wow! Adorable suitcase!!! Love what you're keeping in it too!
Who wouldn't want to go to Nana's now. Super suitcase! You do the neatest things!
Dana,
You've really dressed up the suitcase and the fabric will make a delightful quilt. Thanks so much for sharing your finds. I haven't found much at the thrift stores lately but soon everyone will be donating from their spring cleaning chores. There should be more variety then.
Blessings,
Mary
You are sooo crafty I am green with envy. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love it! I just love that old "Her Prettiness" stuff from Avon - I have some of that from when I was a kid but you really scored with that large picture!
gotta love thrift stores.
neat stash of fabric....and that suitcase is great. your girls are gonna love it.
neat stash of fabric....and that suitcase is great. your girls are gonna love it.
I love the suitcase - I bet it is treasured for years to come!
I've been inspired I love thrift finds and have not been forever!! i am going to get my but out to one ASAP! Thanks for sharing!
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