This was was so fun, I needed a display case for the flower pins I'm making for the Fancy Flea, a show I'm doing November 2, 2013
I decided to use a suitcase (Or maybe it was a tool box) I bought at the thrift store a while back
It was all wood with a gorgeous handle lol!
And a great price...When I saw it, I knew I couldn't pass it up..I would find some use for it...
...Ah, a display case for my flower pins!
I cleaned it up, painted it with grey homemade chalk paint and stenciled "French Boutique" on the side
Then I wrapped ruffled torn muslin and ribbon over that gorgeous handle
And covered the inside with vintage look tissue paper. Now, I did a little math (Yuk) to get the right spacing and used self drilling screws for hanging my flower pins
But wait, if I set this on a table it would take up a lot of space. So, I decided to put legs on it. I used legs discarded from a previous project and attached them with leg plates from the hardware store. I don't know what the plates are called, I just know you attach them on the bottom and then you can screw the legs on.
The legs fit right in the case...How cool is that for traveling!
Now I have the perfect traveling display case
The suitcase will be filled with flower pins....I've been busy making more
I think they look so shabby cute and feminine on jackets and shirts
I'll be selling them at the Fancy Flea for $10 a piece
For those of you that make jewelry, something similar to this would be a great jewelry display case!
Ok, I'm off working on more Fancy Flea projects...I'll be back soon!
Happy Creating
Carol
Partying with Crafty Goodies
60 comments:
Love the case and I especially love what the case holds. I want a flower in every color!
~Trisha
Wow amazing!!!!!!!
Hugs Sharon
your flowers are gorgeous!!
i adore the case...it's perfect!!
Oh I like those pins...on a denim jacket...so perfect...and the display is so cute!
This is such a great idea...and I love all of your beautiful goodies...
That is such a genius idea, Carol! I'm impressed that the legs fit in the case too. It looks great and it displays those beautiful pins perfectly.
Brilliant! Such a great idea and it works so good for you, Carol! I love your flower pins, too. They are so pretty.
What a beautiful display table. When you are done your craft sales, you could even use it as an end table. Love your flower pins. Simply gorgeous!
I love the idea of using the suitcase to display your beautiful flower pins! Adding the legs makes you a genius!!!
hugs
Sissie
You never cease to amaze me with beautiful creations and ideas. Love the suitcase and the roses.
Debra
The box is just perfect! Of course, I'm ooohhing and aaahhhing over the flower pins! They are gorgeous! They really would be perfect on a jean jacket or to hold a scarf together! I love them!
Wow! You're so inspiring, Carol!
Carol!
Just stunning, YOU ARE so creative! I always admire your creations and those pins are just darling and will sell in a rush I am sure!
Be Blessed!
Lorena
What a beautiful transformation, and such a creative use. And your flower pins are Gorgeous!!
What a great idea, Carol! I love the color you painted it, and your pins are just gorgeous! And your handle looks oh so much better!!
You sure are a clever one! That turned out so well for a display case and the fact you can pack it up for traveling is a double benefit! Nancy
I'm so lucky to know a genius! WOW! They are all so pretty in their display case! And legs, too! I really don't like using exclamation marks, but they NEED to be here!♥♫
love love love the display case! soooo, for those of us 3,000 miles away from your show.....will you be selling this in your shop online? I just adore the flowers! soooooo gorgeous!
Fabulous transformation. I love how you added the legs for free-standing capability. Your pins are gorgeous. Fancy Flea will be yours dear...
What a fantastic display you've created.. and the flowers pins are just lovely. I bet you sell out.
I love your shabby suit case!
Like a Junkin' Trunk!!! lol...
those shabby pins are lovely. I also like the way you dressed up that "industrial" handle. :)
Pat
That is a beautiful idea and the flowers are so pretty.
Well, that is the cutest traveling French Boutique I ever saw. Darling idea, Carol. I love it- xo Diana
So beautiful and your flower pins are gorgeous!! xo Heather
Love this, and your flowers, too. I wanted to revamp one of my vintage suitcases for my recent show but just didn't have the time to do it. It's perfect!
Surely you are amazing : you create lovely and delicate treasures with lace and silk, and moreover, you can be a clever hand worker ! Congratulations for your "valise aux merveilles" !!!
I love your display so so nice.
xoxo from PARIS
Joëlle
All so beautiful! Fabulous photos and amazing flowers! Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I love that display--I have attached legs to a suitcase before too. Your flowers look fantastic! I can't believe how many you have made!
Genius & lovely! The pins are gorgeous as well :)
What a great idea. I've used suitcases for display before but I agree that putting them on a table takes up too much room. Putting removable legs on them was a brilliant idea!
As always, I love your blog!
Betsy
Loved it before the legs, and I love it even more with them. That was inspired! I giggled at the math part. I hate to do stuff like that. It disturbs the blond parts of my hair.
I have been catching up this morning with you, and I love those baskets too!!
Another genius project. I love that you put legs on that great display case. I haven't mastered how to make those pins yet. I'm still working on them.
I sell jewelry and the wheels are turning now on how to convert the idea. Thanks, it's pure genius!
This may sound like an odd question, but living in the back of beyond in Canada means never seeing any of the crafty items all you talented women get to use...
I was wondering if you would reveal your source for that vintage printed tissue paper..I've tried printing my own on the thinnest paper I could find..but no, it just is too thick for any sort of decoupage-type project *sigh*
Perhaps if I could get in touch with a source, they'd take pity on me and do a mail order...
Your project, as usual, if fabulous, and your flowers are wonderful!
You did a wonderful job transforming the box! The flowers are beautiful. Your creative talent is an inspiration to us all.....thank you!
Soooo perfect! What a winner....but what else, my dear???!!! I am enjoying your journey to the Flea vicariously. Hope you don't mind. It's such fun!
Love the display case, love the pins, love everything about this project!!
I never cease to be amazed at your creativity! What a fabulous idea. This will be just the thing for me to use at the next show I am doing and I have a old case just waiting for a re-do. You are an inspiration to me for sure! I get excited every time I see a new post from you!
Be well!
WOW! There is too much Creativity going on here! I would love to know when your Book will be out Carol. Your Talents and Inspiration never cease anyone and all the hardwork you put into making everything perfect and beautiful!! You are Orlando's hidden talent that the world should know about and you to prosper!!
Huggs,
Nancy
What an awesome idea! I have a couple of those boxes! yours looks beautiful!
This is incredible, I am in love with what you did. It makes for a beautiful display and you can use this for so many other things! Great job and your pins are so lovely.
Cynthia
You are just too darn clever. What a great idea to put the long legs on it to save table space. I'm sure you'll be coming home with an empty case.
Oh Terrific ... I so wish I could be there to see everything ...
This was a great idea and putting the legs on it is over the top.
We are hoping to be back in Mt. dora mid Oct. so will try and make it. I need one of those beautiful flowers.
Hugs
FredaB
What a transformation!! I think you did a lovely job. Love it.
Absolutely ingenious. It looks so great and is practical. Love your flowers, too.
*Smiles*
You are so clever! Love your idea and flowers too!
Another fabulous creation. I love your display case and the legs...genius. I know you must hear that all the time and it is deserved. Your flowers are gorgeous. You must be making flowers in your sleep.
BTW, I believe the box was an artist's box for paints and supplies. I have had several over the years and this looks much like the ones I have had.
xoGinger
Hi Dear Carol ! You can't imagine how I love your French projects ! I am so so flatted that you and so many people could love and create so beautiful things with a French inspiration ! So thank you for this pleasure.
xoxo from PARIS sous la pluie !
Joëlle
What a perfect display!! Love it :)
Susan
what a great re-purpose on the suitcase!! The pins are awesome too!!!Would love for you to link up on my blog ~ gone junkin friday
http://www.craftygoodies.com/2013/09/gone-junkin-fridaylink-up.html
I love the way the case hold the legs!
They are awesome and so is the case with legs!!! Perfect!
Carol, the case turned out darling. I love the legs and the wrapped handle! Your pins are so cute and I bet they fly out of there.
hugs,
Jann
OMG Carol...I live clear across the country and I bought the twin handled suitcase, LOL. Love what you did with this...great display pieces always show a little leg!!! Mickie
Looks great - very clever
Love the suitcase display case. Don't think you could have displayed your items in anything prettier.
Have a Blessed day, Trisha
Oh, how I love this case! It is so perfect for a show or even as a display in your booth. Again, you have managed to inspire and amaze!
What a great idea to display your wares! Will you be offering these for sale to your readers? They are so cute!
Hi Carol, These are gorgeous.
I love all of your genius ideas for doing displays, too.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
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