~New Tab for Tutorials~

I have just added a tab for tutorials and my first one is the suitcase makeover.  I hope you can understand it.

~Vintage Suitcase Make Over Part 2~

Remember the vintage suitcase I started (Link Here) well I have finally finished it.  I was fortunate enough to find another tin of the paint I used in Sydney, so had to wait for that to arrive.  The outside is Sea Green and the inside has been given a totally girly shabby make over.  

Joining Beverley from  How sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday

Ps.....I have now included a tutorial for this case....just look for the tab at the top of my page.

~Market Trolley Makeover~

What do you think of my yuckly blue market trolley now....revamped and shabby sweet.....

....freshly painted in satin white and I made a liner using Tanya Whelan fabric Barefoot Roses in pink and vintage pale green. 

Perfect for the next market I visit I think

I even made sweet little pocket for the inside.

 (naughty me standing it on the table)

Also joing the lovely Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday

~Vintage Suitcase Makeover~ ~Part 1~

I am known for being the hoarder of all the family's vintage items.  Suitcases being one of them...well I actually I have 3.  I gave one a prim makeover many years ago when I was into blue and white and all things prim and country and thought it time for a new fresh make over shabby style.  I was going to be good and tape up all the lactches and keep them original but the tape just refused to stick ...so I gave up and chose to paint them instead.   I was going to undercoat as well but had none in the shed so that went in the too hard basket also.  I am very impatient when I decide to do something I want to be able to do it then and there otherwise I just wont do it.

First I dusted the outside of the case with a brush then wiped it over with a sponge and soapy water.  The inside (still had my brothers name inside from when he used it as a child) was paper lined and in not too bad condition so I just peel off what was peeling and left the rest.  Vaccuumed the inside and a quick wipe out with a damp sponge.  I havent decide whether I am going to line with fabric or vinatge wallpaper yet.

Out in the shed I had a can of Sea Beach Green by Squirts in a satin that would be perfect.  I am pretty sure I can finish with one can (well heres hoping).  

My Prim painting on the front.

The original inside

The first coat

The colour is a very pale green and I hope I have enough because according to the manufacturers web site the colour has been discontinued for some time.  Bugga!

Watch out for part 2...will the case still be green or will I have to settle for white.........