Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Yard Sale Makeover


I have shown this before but I'm linking it up to the CSI site for the new yard sale challenge so decided to write a new post for it.

I got this yellow old Samsonite suitcase at a yard sale at the beginning of the yard sale season for $1.00. So cheap! I also got one of the blue ones for 50¢ which is what I painted for this pink suitcase but forgot to get a before picture so I am posting the yellow suitcase for comparison...same thing just different starting color!

The inside isn't lining isn't the best but that's something I can fix later. :)

I taped it up so I wouldn't paint the metal and then spray painted it all with some primer then used some of my favorite pink spray paint for the overall color. I then used a screen printing sheet for the chandelier image. I used some ribbon around the the edge of the suitcase to pull it all together.

We love it!

A nice girly suitcase.

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17 comments:

Robin Ange said...

Love it and I would love if you would link this project up over at my blog www.thetshirtdiaries.com's Upcycled Awesome linky party - http://tinyurl.com/Upcycled5

Apron Senorita said...

ADORABLE. Now I know what to do with those suitcases I see at thrift stores. You're so creative!!

Yoli :)

Misty @Creative Itch said...

Love it!!

Ami Allison said...

I LOVE IT!!! The suitcase I used at the hospital when I had my Alie Marie is beat up and faded but I just can't throw it away. WAY to sentimental. Now I know how to spruce it up! THANK YOU!! :)

sarah. said...

Very smart and super cute. Now I'll have to start looking for suitcases!

Mom2fur said...

I love it! Nobody else would have one like it, so you sure couldn't 'lose' it on the carousel at the airport!

Anonymous said...

How cute....that is a mighty big suitcase....is she packed for the year?! And the model is adorable! Thanks for sharing at It's Party Time Thursday@PonyTails&FishScales!

Anonymous said...

I love the dress the cutie is wearing in the pic also. I love making my girls dresses and want to make one. So for the back you sew on a loop and then pull a strap through and bow tie them together? Do you happen to have a closeup pic or tutorial on it...I'm a very visual person...thanks!

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Helena said...

I love this! So pretty. What did you use to seal the paint?

Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts!

Homemade Heather said...

Aw! So cute! Thanks for linking up!

greenbean said...

omg!...love this!...i so need to find a suitcase now!...

Brittany said...

I am madly in love with this!!!

Melinda said...

So cute! I love it! And am sooo glad to have found it! I just bought a perfect pair of suitcases today at the thrift store. Feel free to pop in for a look!

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