The inside of this poor old suitcase really needed to be pulled out. So what's left isn't pretty!
With a few staples and hot glue..and my mom's extra hands, we lined this hard suitcase good as new starting with some white padding then the blue fabric.
I took a spool of white ribbon and altered the color with my own version of glimmer mist which is just Perfect Pearls, blue patina, and water in a mini spray bottle. I use a bowl so the ribbon can soak in the mixture and I waste less. By adding a drop of alcohol ink in the color stream, it made the color even more blue but I chose to go with just the blue patina.
This old hard suitcase was one of many treasures from hubby's grandparents old farmhouse.
Creative Scrapbook Diva, Pammie Kay has a challenge this week on "HOME". Check out her great page and inspiration for your own ideas for creating or journaling about your Home.
This little picture is nestled in fiber and yellow homemade paper. I also sewed on mulberry paper trim and ribbon. Within the paper is mini yellow feathers peaking out from the edges. I backed the card with an old postcard and tulle then tied ribbon around the loop for hanging.
3 comments:
You and your Mom did a great job on recovering the suitcase. I never heard of glimmer mist before. Gosh sometimes I feel like I am so out of the loop. Thanks for stopping by my blog and letting me know how much you like my Nook redo.
Very nice Lisa! Thanks for sharing this link!...Nancy :o)
Lisa - I love the way your suitcase turned out! What a treasure! Thanks for the "recipe" for making your own glimmer mist - I'll definitely try it out!
~ CS Diva Stephanie
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