Here's what I started with.
And here's the after.
Of course I used AS chalk paint. I painted the whole thing in old white and used chateau gray on the stripes. Applied the dark wax and then lightly sanded over the whole thing. I did this project out on my deck and had the whole thing done in an hour.
Carried the stripe across the top.
I'm so glad I didn't get rid of this now! Have a great weekend!! Martina
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41 comments:
Wow Martina, it looks great!
That's a great transformation...wowzer! I loved Kim's suitcase too
Oh but you copy so well Martina! Love that transformation!!~
That's really great looking! I have one that I have to do too!
Martina, wow - it looks great. I know you are glad you kept it - I can't believe the improvement! Linda
a better after, indeed! your suitcase looks great. love the stripes!
I'll probably never get around to the chalk paint. I still have the chalkboard paint I haven't used yet!
Brenda
I love that Martina! It looks fantastic! :-)
Vanessa
Martina, it's so cute so what if you copy...
Hi Martina,
That is so pretty!!! I have one kind of like that, it makes me wonder if I could do it without the AS paint...maybe not.
Hugs, Cindy
Oh, you know copying is the best form of flattery. It looks great. Thanks for sharing the project idea.
I love it's new look - this is definitely a "case" of drab to fab! x Sharon
You absolutely did give it a new life, Martina! I love it white and the grey stripe keeps it interesting.
So pretty!! A great new look.
Looks great Martina!
Enjoy your day,
Gail
Poppin gover from Lacy's blog. Copy cat or not, you are good & it is lovely.
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Have a beautiful weekend.
Hugs,
TTFN ~
Marydon
Hi! I saw your wonderful transformation at the Metamorphosis Monday blog party...just wonderful! Hey, one of the reasons I GOT a blog was to find projects TO copy cat...probably other folks did to. Imitation is the highest form of flattery...Yours looks great.
wow...you did a great job!
That is so cute Martina! You are so creative and so is Kim!
I wanted to tell you that I just got back from visiting my best friend in Palm Springs. We were shopping (of course!) and she bought a birdcage just like the one I won from you. I love that she loved it as much as I did! :)
Have a great day.
Pam
I'm glad you didn't get rid of it either. It looks fantastic... hugs ~lynne~
There is no shame in being a copycat -- it's where we get the best ideas -- from someone else!
Martina~ You did a great job, I'm impressed! The chateau gray stripes are the perfect touch!
XOXO ~Liz
Great job, Martina! You gave it new life, for sure ... love it.
A wonderful makeover Martina. As soon as I get a minute I have a reproduction suitcase I want to makeover.
What a great project! And I LOVE when you can redo something you already have! :)
Kristi
I love your "new" suitcase, as it works so well with your decor. Isn't it great to repurpose old things to save money? Thanks for showing us what having an open mind to old things can do.
Shannon
that piece looks great, what an update!!!!
looks great! that Kim is always so creative!!
happy week!
joan
It looks like a new piece, love the gray stripes!
Debbie
I actually eyed up an old suitcase that I thought would be great painted. This is what blogging is all about...getting inspiration and ideas from others! Great job!
It's now a treasure....looks fab!!
xo, Mariaelena
Looks great. We're all copycats; it's why we blog and share out tips!
rut roe:) see what ya started lol.. Now I have to start the search for a basket to try this one..
yours looks great~!
I have two of them just screaming for some paint. It came out great, and yes, I'll be copy catting this also. Thats what blogging is all about. Getting great ideas from everyone! I love that you used the grey paint on the stripes.
Marianne :)
LUV this, Martina! Isn't that chalk paint the GREATEST???!!! Once I started using it, I can't stop now...! lol!
xoxo laurie
Martina, I just may copy from you! so what does that make me? I know, smart! Just like you! Love the look!
Yvonne
This looks great. I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Take care Anu
Don't worry - we're all copycats - and it looks adorable...
This is a cute piece - I haven't tried the chalk paint yet, but want to! I saw your chest in your sitting room that you also painted in chalk paint - so sweet! I see that you are from NY - There are not many NY craft/decorating blogs out there!! Thanks for stopping by, I am following back!! patti
It turned out so cute! Love the looks and where you put it!
You did a great job with it! Love the new colour and the stripes on top too. Good thing you decided to keep it before :)
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