~Kris Kringle Gifts~

Before you know it Christmas will be here.  I participate in a  Kris Kringle each each year with a lovely group of ladies called DAGS (Doily Addicts Group)  One of the ladies mentioned earlier in the year wanting a lace hanger....funnily enough she was my KK so I though what better than to make her what she wanted.  As with all first made items they take planning and thinking and more planning and thinking and then some drawing....and loads of procrastinating too....but I am really pleased with the finished product...not to mention the fun I had making it.  I have even done a tutorial for you to make your own.  (look for the tab at the top of the page)

~HAPPY PINK SATURDAY~

Thanks to Beverley from How sweet The Sound for being our gracious host each week.

~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.

~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.........