Vintage Suitcase Makeover

Two little lost suitcases got a bit of tlc .........

 

On a recent treasure hunting afternoon, I spotted these two rather shabby cream 1950's suitcases looking rather sorry for themselves. 

 I fell in love with their shape and thought, 'can I upcycle them in some way'? 

So after a little deliberation, I bought them home with me!

After a good scrub they came up a bit better .....

But I felt they needed a bit more improvement so

I gave them a couple of coats of emulsion.  I used the colour called

James White from Farrow and Ball

and then gave them a buff up with some clear wax which made the paint shine.

On another treasure hunting afternoon, I found this vintage floral wallpaper for 50p and thought it would be great for covering my vintage suitcases with, so ..........

I covered the two suitcases, front and back, with this pretty floral wallpaper.  I stuck it on with wall paper paste as I seemed to have run out of pva.  It worked a treat and the wallpaper was really easy to apply.   

Then I thought they needed something extra!

So I rummaged through my collection of doilies and found these suitable subjects. 

I stuck them on with fabric glue which dries clear.

Here are the beauties in the restored and upcycled glory.

The whole project must have cost me under £5.00 which I love as my pocket money is in limited supply right now!

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Upcycling a wicker basket

I've been wondering where our summer has gone, it appears to have taken a break and I am fed up with the rain and the overcast days now. 

I know we should be grateful for it as the land needs it, so the farmers say,

but it seems to come all at once, instead of being sensible,

 and spreading itself out a bit.

Despite the weather being a bit dodgy, I 've still managed to get out and take Buzz for a walk.  He doesn't like the thunder though.  He shakes like a leaf and wants alot of cuddles.  Bless his little paws!

Buzz enjoying his bed when it was sunny!

He's got a new bed which I upcycled from an old wicker dog basket in need of some love. 

I was inspired by some painted wicker baskets I spotted on a visit to a Cath Kidston store.

I removed the blue fabric lining and gave it a good wash and left it to dry.

Then with can in hand, I spray painted it red and whipped up a cushion out of some vintage Sanderson floral fabric which I found in a charity shop recently which goes brilliantly with the red paint. I love the final result and Buzz does too!

before

After!

Woof Woof Mum thank you!



Buzz catching the rays in his new bed

Anyone got any upcycling ideas they love that they want to share?

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My upcycled table

I grabbed a bargain the other day,

a pine coffee table for £10.00

It needed some TLC .........

sanding out the dents and splashes of  white paint,

and then a bit of wax.

It changed the whole thing into something brand new!

The motto is ........

Upcycle, recycle and save the pennies and the planet!

The table looks great in my living room

p.s Buzz was doing his best to pretend he wasn't in the picture!

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