If you have seen our
blog before you probably already know that we are huge fans of past eras
and are totally obsessed with all things vintage! Right now we are
eagerly awaiting the airing of the new television series called 'Pan
Am' which is based in the 1960's and follows the love lives of
fashionable female flight attendants (which sounds a lot like an airline
version of Mad Men to us!) So in honor of that, we decided to make a
fun do-it-yourself post on how to personalize your vintage luggage!
This is a very simple project and a great way to add a cute little touch to your carry-on!
What you will need: an old suitcase, a cute fabric in a complimenting
color to the suitcase, mod podge, scissors, and a sponge brush.
First, decide on what shape or design you would like to use. We are both suckers for hearts, so we decided to go with that!
Next, cut out all the shapes that you will need to cover the front of
the suitcase (or if you want to cover the back too, then by all means,
go for it!)
Now
you're ready to start mod-podging! Apply a thin layer to the back of
the shape to stick it down to the suitcase and then apply a thin layer
over top of the shape as well, ensuring that it is thoroughly covered on
both sides.
Continue doing this with the rest of the shapes until you have your
whole suitcase covered! Yours will probably look something like this
when you are finished... but not to worry, the glue dries totally clear!
After you wait about an hour you can check out your finished
product....
...and voila! A charming, fun, personalized suitcase! You will never
have trouble keeping track of your luggage at an airport again!
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Thats interesting. There was an actual airline called Pan Am. My mother was a stewardess in the 1960's and 1970's till she was considered "too old" which they did back then. You had to be weighed in at a certain weight and be under 35. I might have to watch that show.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute DIY. This would make the airport way more fun! Xo, Rae
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That is so cute, when I am traveling back to the netherlands next year I will do something like that :)
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Oh wow! Too cute! I love the scalloped camper. I want to own a whole closet of vintage!
ReplyDeleteI have a few suitcases that could get a great make over from a tutorial like this. Must. Buy. Mod Podge!
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very cute. have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea! i love the lovelies, they are as sweet as pie!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that! Now I need a vintage suitcase and somewhere to go!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!!! I have some lovely luggage sets that I have been wanting to add a little something to and this is just what it needed!!! Thanks for this awesome little tutorial!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood idea! You could use pretty paper instead of fabric too. Maybe even some rick-rack along the edges...Thanks for getting the wheels turning!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cute!! I'd love to do this to an train case!! So fun!!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and so precious!
ReplyDeletethis is sooo cute! LOVE. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo very adorable!
ReplyDeleteOhh my goodness!! Such a great idea!! I love these girls!
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea...Love the vintage suitcase!
ReplyDeletewhoa that is so cute. i used to mod podge everything when i was a kid- tables, my telephone. my room looked like pee wee herman's playhouse.
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I love the luggage, so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThose girls ARE oh so lovely aren't they.
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That's my sister Erin! So proud of these two women. They work hard, with flair. You wear it well women. This DIY is great! I forgot all about Mod Podge!
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Love how it turned out! Thanks so much for sharing, I've been trying to figure out what to do with my leftover container of Mod Podge. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis tutorial is caaa-uute!! I've been checking the Oh So Lovely blog pretty regularly for the last couple of months. I think those ladies are about to become an obsession.
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ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Such a lovely post. If I owned a suitcase like this, I would be forever thinking of reasons to go on holiday just so I could use it. Wonderful tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I did this with an old wig case of my Grandmother's and I use it as a travelling art kit. And on some old day planners that I use every day. :)
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This is adorable.
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LOVE this! sooo cuuute...
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! This is very fun.
ReplyDeleteGREAT idea & tutorial!! thanks for sharing!!! :)
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