I've called her the Psychedelic Suitcase, and I promise you I wasn't under ANY influence whilst creating her! Unless of course we can blame Jenny!
The finish could be better, really I need a sharp craft knife, but I'm not good with sharp implements! I'm only just overcoming my fear of this......
I no longer break out in a cold sweat just looking at it!
At first I was going to make the suitcase pretty, but then threw 'caution to the wind' and thought 'what the heck' and just put the wallpaper on without thinking about it too much! As you can tell! I now have two more, so the next one might look a little bit calmer!
I've lined inside with a 1970 Playhour Annual, now this took ages because I had to read it as I went along! Even eldest Bea said "that's good Mum" and she doesn't do vintage! If I make another one then I will definitely pay more attention to the finishing touches, this is ok for a first attempt. I will use her as a prop for my fair next week. The rest of the time she will reside on the top of my wardrobe filled with all manner of crafty stuff!
I've also made some, much calmer, and prettier, bags this week, using some of my sheets and doilies my sister picked up from a charity shop for me.
Think these will make nice storage bags for toys, underwear etc.
I had a great day with my Sisters on Saturday, will show you the photos later in the week!
Thanks for all your 'scrappy' advice! I think I will make some cards with some of the scraps, now that's a whole new ball game for me!
Welcome to my new followers, that always sounds a bit pompous, but I don't mean it to be, I can't believe there are over 100 of you that are even the slightest bit interested in my life, but I'm very glad you are....Thank you!
Ada :) x
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Oh I want one. Oh how I wish I'd bid on the 9 at auction last week. Now I'm picturing them all made over and stacked up full of fabric. Damn. The next lot will be mine, I'm inspired - thank you Ada!
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Go for it Ellie! Ada :)
DeleteI love it! And I like the contrast inside - totally cool. x
ReplyDeleteI loved reading it, brought back so many memories, my girls were really interested in it too! Ada :)
DeleteGreat post, love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI think it's easy to try to be a bit too careful with these kinds of projects, sometimes it's much more fun to just let it happen - the case looks fantastic!
Glad to have found your blog :-)
Thanks for popping by Chloe, yes sometimes it's nice not to plan, just go with the flow! Ada :)
DeleteLove it! Very happy and bright and totally cheering. Marvellous makeover and it will look a treat on your stand at the fair.
ReplyDeleteWow your suitcase is amazing, what a brilliant idea, and I love the inside too!
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Wow Ada! That looks fabulous, so bright and cheery and I love the book pages on the inside.
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it's really great Ada, well done. The outside is fab, but the inside is extra special, takes me back. Will be a good prop, and exciting to make more, could turn into an addiction! Heather x
ReplyDeleteI really like your little red suitcase! I had a little red vanity case when I was younger, I felt really grown up! Ada :)
DeleteWow - it's FAB-U-LOUS! Love the mix of colours and the pretty brightness of it. Can't wait to see what you do with the next one.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week,
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Shall we exchange suitcases?
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Your silly old suitcase is just perfect, just like all the lovely creatings that emerge from it! Ada :)
DeleteIt looks great it most have taken ages, did you use mod podge?
ReplyDeleteIt took a while, would have been quicker but I kept hearing those little words..."mum", they can help me next time! Yes I used Mod Podge, yet to seal it, might just use matt varnish, not sure yet! Ada :)
DeleteThe rotary cutter? Pretend it's a pizza wheel/cutter, makes it way less scary
ReplyDeleteI'm frightened of them too! Thanks for visiting my blog! Ada :)
DeleteWowzers, she's beeyoutifuull!!! And yes, I do partly blame Jenny - but of course, she's a great influence! Your stall will look amazing with that as a prop, well done. Hmm, I've got a couple of vintage suitcases lurking somewhere....where's that mod podge? xx
ReplyDeleteLove your suitcase Ada ... especially the inside .. will definitely be on the lookout for one ... Bee xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely Ada ... You've inspired me! xxx
ReplyDeletePsychedelic indeed! (and so much fun!) ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing, and a whole lotta fun. I can relate to the reading as I work with old papers. Well done and I am also wary of sharp things, don't get me started on kids running with scissors......family joke!
ReplyDeleteI love it I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI simply adore this! So very beautiful.
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The suitcase looks great! I too would have had to read the annual before I stuck it down.
ReplyDeletethis suitcase is simply fantastic!!!!
ReplyDeleteyour first attempt? so good so far!!
xxxx Alessandra
Oh my goodness...pure JOY!!!!! You my friend are so creative! Thank you for sharing...hugs.
ReplyDeleteI so love your suitcase!! So sweet!! Happy Monday! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteThat is one funky suitcase! I love it. Lizzie
ReplyDeleteOh my God Ada. That is the best thing Ive ever seen! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute winner Ada, I love it and it will certainly pull all the punters in at your fair for sure! I secretly snuffled a vintage suitcase away in my attic, away from my hubby's gaze as he would have suggested that it go into our car booty store we have once a year (mostly full of mine and Alice's bits and bobs!). Have you visited the blog called "A Beautiful Mess" before, one of the ladies used vintage sheets to cover her beauties and they look fab. Seeing yours has inspired me to haul mine out whilst I am off work and get making. By the way, did you know you can make your own form of Mod Podge by just adding water to good ol' PVA ? xox Happy days to you and yours x Penelope
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant suitcase, Ada! I'm well impressed (as they say....) And the bags are sweet, very envious of those little doilies.
ReplyDeleteSorry not to have been commenting for a while - though you are hardly short of a few comments are you - but as you knwo I've been busy elsewhere and only just getting my 'normal' head back on again!
Lx
Very lovely suitcase.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet suitcase Ada, what a brilliant idea!! : -)
ReplyDeleteThis suitcase is great and I love the lining!
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally awesome suitcase! Love it.
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I found a suitcase at a thrift store and wanted to cover it up with some paper...it turned out a mes. Glue all over the place and the paper wasn't a good fit. yours is really cute!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind but I have nominated you for a leibster award over at my blog from tomorrow. Don't worry if you don't want to play, it's ok, you may already have one? Glad I found your blog. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sarah, so kind of you! I'm not too good at the moment but will sort it out soon! I did get given one a couple of weeks ago, can you have 2 of these? Ada :)
DeleteThis is brilliant! It is certainly psychedelic - those colours! It works really well, and I love the way you've lined it. It looks as though you had fun making it. x
ReplyDeletelovely suitcase Ada!
ReplyDeleteLovely sheet stash! I have a huge stash on my post today which I have no idea what to do with. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteFab case, I love the Illustrations inside, vintage children's book take some beating.
ReplyDeleteThe case looks really good and I love the interior. Look forward to seeing the next one.
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It looks great, I love the inside. Cute bags with doilies too. x
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your fantastic feedback, it's blown me away! You are all so encouraging but please say if you think I can improve on anything! I can do constructive critisum! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteLovely suitcase.
ReplyDeleteAh ha - you have learnt well grasshopper (if you go that far back Ada!!). Look delicious - I would not bother a jot about rough edges - not one of mine looks neat and tidy but it is the overall effect that matters don't you think
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work
Best wishes
Jenny
Wow that's amazing! Very inspiring! Well done. I love those old annuals/storybooks. Great graphics and pics. They're great for crafts.
ReplyDeleteJust catching up Ada,The suitcase looks AMAZING!Well done.Xxxx
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