I was lucky enough to find another vintage train case and covered this one with vintage sheet music.
I pulled up Paris Graphics from the Graphics Fairy and printed the graphics onto sheet music by putting sheet music in my printer instead of copy paper
I first tore around the graphics and strategically placed them on the suitcase using Mod Podge. Then tore the sheet music into small pieces and finished filling in the suitcase.
I gave it all a spray of walnut ink to age it
And covered the handle with twine
This was an easy project, but oh baby was this ever tedious!
Just pull up a chair and pop in a movie, because this takes a couple hours to complete, but it's so worth the time.
Happy Creating!
Carol
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Just pull up a chair and pop in a movie, because this takes a couple hours to complete, but it's so worth the time.
Happy Creating!
Carol
Linking with
Funky Junk
Common Ground vintage inspiration Friday
Graphics Fairy
53 comments:
I love it Carol! I just found a suitcase JUST like this at a thrift store for $3. I was going to cover it with fabric but I think paper & walnut ink would be so pretty! Where do you find the walnut ink? Thanks for the inspiration. :)
Fantastic! Awesome! Creative!
It really was worth the time, it looks so pretty and vintage with all the French writing.
Dare I ask if you decorated the inside? :)
Hugs,
Angela.
This looks wonderful Carol! Great idea to print the graphics on sheet music & to cover the handle with twine.
Oh... Nicely done... I have one similar, & this is what I will do with it..
Thanks for sharing
Looks like it was worth the effort though!
Carol
Very cool! You always make your projects look so easy. I bet mine wouldn't turn out that neat.
I do have a really ugly beige carry on that needs something like this!
You did such a great job. LOVE IT!!!
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
you never cease to amazeme,, I could no more dothis than fly to the moon but Icome here everyday because I just love looking at what you do! I can paint a pretty picture but do this NO WAY !!!
Carol,
Lovin' this! I have a case that I set aside thinking I'll do something with it someday. This is the little prod I needed. Thanks for sharing!!!
I do this sometimes, cover old suitcases. I just made one for my husband to carry my Jewelry to the shows in. So fun! but yes it does take a long time. I really love how yours turned out!!
This is so cute! Great idea and well worth the try. Hugs Mary
Hello Carol,
The train case is beautiful!!!
I visited your shop again about a month ago and loved the yellow prom dress is it still there? I really am looking for a pink one but I keep thinking about the yellow one in your shop.
Hope you are doing well and enjoy your day!!!
Suzann ~xoxo~
Wonderful....I'm swooning!
Joyce
Oohhh..I LOVE doing these! I have one in the works right now that I am using vintage maps on! Great job!
very nicely done.. love the handle..
have a great day!!
Hi Carol,
Thanks for your sweet visit!
That traincase is darlimg....i usually paint them..but i
am loving how that looks and since i have some 100 yr old sheet music..i may try this...also was wondring what others used to give it that vintage patena..thanks for sharing that spray..gonna go look it up.
Be blessed,
Lorena
Hi Carol,
Another amazing looking piece of vintage luggage you've created. Love it!!!
Since you asked, we live in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
three miles from the beach. We are bracing for Irene.
hugs
Sissie
That is a great idea, Carol. You ALWAYS come up with the most creative things. Good job! Shannon
That is gorgeous! I would love to carry my cosmetics in that case!
XXX Ido
Beautiful! Love the idea of printing out grapics on sheet music! Thanks for sharing.
Hah! A way to deal with those handles! I've a couple of train cases (didn't realize that's what they were called; good to know) and plan to cover them but hadn't figured out how to deal with those battered handles.
Fabulous!! Love it Scarlett x
Oh isn't this just so Elegant and not to mention FUN!! I can just see Catching the 12 o'clock train with this beauty in hand while on my way to the Music Hall to take in a Concert....HHHMMM!! that sounds like a Fabulous idea...Doesn't it...So I am thinking I might just have to borrow this one Auntie Carol...Of course your more than welcome to come with me... : ) I'll by the Coffee of course...
Love this! I have a train case, but it smells very musty inside. I tried baking soda. Didn't work. Do you have any suggestions?
Great idea!
Ohhhhhhhhh Carol...I have train case envy! Great job!!
LuLu~*xoxo
How cool is that!? I love the walnut ink idea! It is so very beautiful!
Hugs,
I love your little travel case Carol. I have to be on the look out for one...I just thought of an idea...and NOPE you can't have it yet:)
i just love this, --and your whole blog-tfs!
Hi Carol,
I tired to leave a comment a bit ago..so I'm here again..computer issues!!
The train case looks awesome! You are the craft Queen :)
No cheese curds...they didn't look good today..
Hope the unpacking goes well...
Warmly,
deb :)
This is too stinking cute! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
I have a *thing* about sheet music. I just love it for some reason. I think this looks great, and I love the twine around the handle.
OMGoodness Carol!! I can see it's worth it.
When they put you in Where Women Create I will be there to say you are my friend...you amaze me.
Lunch next week?
Hi Carol! The hangers and the train cases are fabulous! I especially love the train case. I have two...one has been passed down and the other a bargain...may get brave and give this a go!!
Thanks once again for sharing!
Hugs,
Becky
It looks beautiful. I love the addition of the graphics on the sheet music and the twine handle is perfect!
Jane
Great result for all that hard work Carol! I love mod podge + graphics fairy!
Lina
Carol!! I LOVE this idea!! Looks great and I would rather do something like this then pain it!!
Hugs,
Debbie
What a great idea...love the little touches you added!
Looks great, Carol! You are sooo talented!!!
Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower! I'm so happy, since I now get to see your blog as well. It's lovely and that train case embellished with sheet music is scrumptious! Looking forward to scrolling through your posts and getting to know you.
Blessings & Hugs,
Karen
hi carol!
another lovely project! very cool but i can imagine that like you said, a bit tedious but so worth it. love the idea of running the music through the printer. genius!
happy weekend
xo
elyse
Hi Carol~
I just Love the Look! I think that would look so nice sitting on a Bookshelf or by the Hearth of a Fireplace. Thanks for sharing another Special Carol Craft!!
Huggs, Nancy
This project truly makes me smile. I like the twine-covered handle. How cute!!!
love it!!
blessings
barbara jean
What did you use to adhere the sheet music? Modge Podge perhaps?? It's absolutely gorgeous!!
Fabulous!
Beautiful as always Carol!
Tina xo
This is stunning! I love it..and I want one just like it!
ciao bella
Creative Carmelina
I have done this to several projects and love the effect. Thanks for the inspiration - I love coming to your site and seeing what you do. I wish the suitcases in my little town were $3 - I'm still trying to find one so I can do one like yours!
Liz
carol, I am going to wrap this around my (you know what) handles and spray them to match. You're a genius!!!
This suitcase is adorable! Vintage designs are classic!
Love it! Great job and thanks for sharing about using walnut ink to age, great idea!
Deanna@DeelitefulCreations
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