I had these two suitcases that I wasn't crazy about the colour of so I decided to paint them as well as cover the tops in fabric.
I love the fabric on the pink one. I'm on the fence about the fabric on the purple one though. I might keep my eyes open for something that will look even prettier.
If anyone is interested I used Martha Stewart high gloss craft paint in 'Hydrangea Purple' and 'Amaranth'. The purple took about three coats to cover while the pink took four.
♥elycia
Oh wow this is such a great idea, I hadn't seen the original tutorial but just has a quick look and it looks suprisingly simple. I definitely think painting the suitcases adds an extra level of cuteness to this project. I am going to add 'old suitcases' to my ever growing list of vintage goodies to look out for!
ReplyDeleteFrom curiosity, how does the paint feel to the touch when it is dried? I have a suitcase that a friend collaged for me when we were in college together, but the finish on it remained tacky to the touch. I don't know what she used, but it seemed a neat idea at the time. 10 years later, it still feels sticky and is covered with a layer of dust that won't wipe off! I totally love this idea, though: and it seems a great use for vintage fabric that may be a bit worse for the wear in some places. =)
ReplyDeleteThe paint just feels smooth and regular. I don't notice any stickiness at all :)
DeleteWow they look so good! love it. So giving this a whirl.
ReplyDeleteZoe
http://gypsiesister.blogspot.co.uk
I think the purple one still looks cute! Love the colours and such a cute diy idea
ReplyDeletexo
http://kittysnooks.blogspot.ca/
I looove the purple one! What a pretty colour xo
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! I think the pink one is my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteThe purple one is my favorite! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic, Elycia! I'm in love with that pretty purple paint - thanks for listing what it was!
ReplyDeleteLuvluv,
Sway x
I love them all!!! The fabric looks so great with the colors!! It looks like a stack of cotton candy!! :)
ReplyDeleteFrom what I can see I really like the fabric on the purple one! You did a good job!
ReplyDeletewhere can you find those suitcases!? SO cute.
ReplyDeleteI found mine at thrift stores. I think these particular ones I got really cheap too!
DeleteThese are probably the most adorable things that I have ever seen, EVER. I love them so much! I need to make some like that!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/
Wow,they look cute! I think the pink one is my favorite! You did a great job! I have an old American Tourister that I might work on...
ReplyDeleteThese look as cute as a button... what a fun project to take on. Daughter would go crazy for the pink or purple one!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, they look so perfect together! I love the lilac!
ReplyDeleteI love this, with the paint job, I have been forever on the hunt for suitcases to refurb that aren't too terribly beat on the inside. Once I find the perfect set I'm going to have to get to work on the same!
ReplyDeleteThey look SO awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh those looks so cute and pretty!
ReplyDeleteBecky
xx
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Love the colors and the fabrics matched perfectly :)
ReplyDelete- Katie
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What a great idea. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite colours this spring are also pink, light green (we call them "erbse" = pea) and yellow. I will show an outfit on this "me made wednesday" in these colours.
Can´t wait for your next vloging. ;-)
Wish you a great week.
Greetings from Germany
Steffi
What an adorable set of suit cases! Ah I love them! I am curious to know what kind of paint you used and if you recommend these solely for decorative purposes or if you thought they might travel well?
ReplyDeleteThe ones I painted and put fabric on are the ones I use decoratively. Ivan thinks i should try to put fabric on the ones we use for travel as well!
DeleteI used Martha Stewart craft paint and I mentioned the colours in the blog post.
oh man! these are AWESOME!!!!! great great job. :-)
ReplyDeleteAh those look great! I think if I tried my fabric would be bubbly or messed up on the edges. Yours are done so well. Love the colors you painted them, too!
ReplyDeletethank you! It was actually really easy to put the fabric on. I started from one side and flattened it as I went along. I only put glue on one third or half of it at a time.
DeleteOhhh These are beautiful! You did an amazing job <3
ReplyDeleteI painted one of my suitcases as well! I was planning on using a pretty vintage sheet to do Rachel's tutorial, but after painting 2 coats of yellow to no avail, I gave up and spray painted it pink. This was even worse than trying to paint it! :/ tear. I still did the fabric cover tutorial, but my suitcase looks so gross now. Good to know that painting it CAN in fact be done!
ReplyDeleteI'm on the look out for another mini suitcase! Yours look fab, love that fabric on the purple one.
xo, Meghan
ahoynative.blogspot.com
Hey Elycia these looks amazing!! When you painted them did you use a foam brush or a regular brush? They look so nice and smooth. I painted a suitcase in the past and it looked bumpy so I was just curious.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I should have mentioned that I used a foam brush. It put the paint on nice and smooth.
DeleteI recently used the Martha Steward paints to paint a vintage purse... I can't wait to use them again! Great job Elycia :)
ReplyDeleteOMG they are amazing. Are they actually useable for travel do you think?
ReplyDeleteI think they might be usable for "light" travel, haha!
DeleteThey look great! Those colours are soo cute!
ReplyDeleteOHHHHH MY LAWD. I have to do this, like tonight!!! I have the perfect fabric!
ReplyDeletethose are freaking amazing!
ReplyDeleteFunky colours!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!
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