Monday, May 24, 2010

paint makes a big difference

I love garage sales...you can find just about anything. A few weeks ago I came across an old blue Samsonite suitcase. (this yellow one is just like it that I found last weekend) It was cruddy, just like the yellow one and decided to try to paint it and make it pretty again. I forgot to take a picture of the blue before I painted, hence the yellow mustard colored picture.
With a little paint this is what I came up with. I LOVE it. First I taped up all the metal parts, primed it, painted it, screen printed the chandelier then finished it off with a can of clear sealer. I love spray paint don't you?
I also added some ribbon around the whole thing where the grooves are...there was some ugly looking plastic in there that was falling out.
I really like how this turned out. Reagan is ready to go on vacation. I have to still gut it and figure out how to clean that all up but so far so good.

(The mustard yellow one will be redone for my sister in a navy blue with silver stars..pictures when I get that one all done)



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28 comments:

Jill said...

Wow. I love the colors you chose! Nice job. I'm now sad that we got rid of all our hard suit cases!

Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...

Saw this from your link up with the girl creative. WAY cute. Good Job.

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic idea - I have a bunch of old suitcases that need some TLC!

Kristi~The Slipcover Girl said...

wow! you have an eye for potential beauty! great job!

CBelle said...

That is absolutely adorable! I want one!

Jess

http://www.ourlifeinhisgrace.tumblr.com

All That Glitters said...

That is seriously too cute!

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

That's a really fun update!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Oh my word! This is a great project!!! :) Love the colors you chose and the cute accents. Trés cute. I'm visiting from The CSI Project. :)

The Autocrat: Haley said...

Love it!!! I have one that I am wanting to redo! So glad you shared yours and it turned out fabulous!

kim west said...

i love the hot pink! so cute! I think it turned out so adorable. I would love to take that cute thing in the airport when I travel! I bet you would get so many compliments!

Julie said...

VERY cute! love it!

sharon said...

super cute!

seven thirty three said...

Great Transformation!

Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiS said...

Such a cute and creative idea. Love the colors. I have a couple of these that are an ugly beige, but not for long...

One Cheap B*tch said...

Oh my gosh, could that be any cuter?! I love it...for ME! I would so happily tote that suitcase around! =) Nicely done!

Jeanine

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

So much nicer than a Heys. This would also make a perfect suit case for dress up clothes, barbies, etc. Love it.

Ozona said...

LOL For once my procrastination pays off! Earlier this week I saw a blue one in my garage & in my mind, it was on the trash list for when I clean out the garage. Not any more!!!

brandi @ tales of a domestic goddess said...

i love it! how did you do the picture? cricut?

brandi@blakadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com

Joselyn said...

I have a few small vintage suitcases. Although they are in good condition, I might try painting them. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kaysi said...

Super cute! I just saw a suitcase at a yard sale and thought I could do something with it, if I would have seen this post first I probably would have gotten it. Too cute!

Leslie said...

Get out! How freaking adorable is that? I am loving it and I need some garage sells right now so I can find me one! Thanks for linking to Hoo's got talent!

CraftyMummy said...

Popped over from Hoo's got Talent..

LOVE the new colour and the cute edging!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

That suitcase is adorable! I love the colors you used. And the chandelier - I couldn't be cuter!

Thanks so much for linking up to the CSI Project! We really appreciate it. I hope you will come back next week for our Hardware Store challenge!

XOXO
Jen

KatrinkaJane said...

How'd you screenprint on it? The only screenprinting experience I have is from high school, when we did t-shirts with actual screen and emulsifier. :) GORGEOUS!

BudgetBlonde said...

Wow! I just found your blog and I completely love it! I love the zebra website, I love the pink suitcase, I love it all!!! (I just did a post about zebra rugs earlier in the week!)

@maisondecor said...

that is the cutest suitcase! how creative you are, I love the colors..I'd like a complete set! Do you take orders?

Unknown said...

OMG! Perfect for a princess! Thanks for sharing at Anything Related last week! ~Bridgette

{northern cottage} said...

this is beyond fabulous....could you share with us how you screen printed the chandy? Seriously GORGEOUS!

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