07 September 2013
8:50 PM | 
Posted by
Tracy Jedi
Hi everyone!!!
I was recently asked to create a case to hold cards (gifts) for an upcoming wedding. I was given a photo for inspiration and began going to work on it. My first task was to find a vintage looking briefcase, suitcase, or chest. I checked Michael's and the only chest they had was far too small. I searched all over town including all of the local vintage/antique shops that I could find. The last store I went to was a small shop that alters vintage items and resells them. They did not have anything on hand but when I explained what I was looking to do...the owner said she thought she knew of the perfect suitcase and could have it on hand the next morning. I went the next morning to check it out and although it was exactly what I was imagining in my head...I thought it would work perfectly and so I bought it! Here are the results of my find and my work.
I had so much fun making this suitcase and I am super proud of how it turned out! I am so used to only making cards and scrapbook pages that I was a bit unsure of myself. I loved the challenge and was so inspired to make this that it only took me two full days to make it! I can't wait for my next chance to make another one!
I was recently asked to create a case to hold cards (gifts) for an upcoming wedding. I was given a photo for inspiration and began going to work on it. My first task was to find a vintage looking briefcase, suitcase, or chest. I checked Michael's and the only chest they had was far too small. I searched all over town including all of the local vintage/antique shops that I could find. The last store I went to was a small shop that alters vintage items and resells them. They did not have anything on hand but when I explained what I was looking to do...the owner said she thought she knew of the perfect suitcase and could have it on hand the next morning. I went the next morning to check it out and although it was exactly what I was imagining in my head...I thought it would work perfectly and so I bought it! Here are the results of my find and my work.
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| Original outside |
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| Original inside |
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| I made the top of the case a bit darker by adding some Melted Chocolate Dylusions and blending with a Inkssentials blending tool. |
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| Inside top after gutting it |
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| Inside bottom after gutting it (I left that padding there as it didn't want to come up) |
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| Inside after applying Tim Holtz tissue paper with Mod Podge, applying Recollections Regent Street cardstock to the bottom sides, and inserted a cushion I made out of fabric, batting, and three flattened cardboard boxes. |
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| Close up of cushion I made |
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| After applying folded burlap and buttons with hot glue gun |
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| Close up of rolled roses I made out of burlap and ribbon. Leaves, small white paper flowers, and lace trim were bought at Michaels. |
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| Close up of the banner. I designed and cut the tags and letters on my Silhouette Cameo. I cut American Crafts cardstock and Tim Holtz tissue paper the same size and applied them with Mod Podge. I then added a square of Tim Holtz Frosted Film to frame the letters. The letters were also cut on American Crafts cardstock. Lastly, I added the ribbon, buttons, twine line, and burlap frame. |
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| Close up of corner. The leather flower was purchased at Michaels. |
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| Before and After |
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| Final product which includes decorated handle. |
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| Close up of top. |
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| Side angle. |
I had so much fun making this suitcase and I am super proud of how it turned out! I am so used to only making cards and scrapbook pages that I was a bit unsure of myself. I loved the challenge and was so inspired to make this that it only took me two full days to make it! I can't wait for my next chance to make another one!
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2 comments:
Oh my goodness...I am in the process of planing a wedding shower for my Niece and I was going to do something like this. changed my mind and will do a darling basket with burlap, flowers and lace. Love what you did. Wonderful job!
Fabulous suitcase and you altered it to perfection for the wedding! =) Love all the details you added! =)
Hugs, Elenor
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