Sunday, August 14, 2011

I'm a Copy Cat!

 I admit it, I'm a copy cat!! I've had this little suitcase on the floor in my bedroom for sometime and was thinking of getting rid of it until I saw Kim's http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/ suitcase transformation! I figured I could bring new life to this little guy too.


                                                    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:

  1. KarenAugust 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Wow Martina, it looks great!

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  2. KathyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    That's a great transformation...wowzer! I loved Kim's suitcase too

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  3. DebbiedoosAugust 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Oh but you copy so well Martina! Love that transformation!!~

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  4. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    That's really great looking! I have one that I have to do too!

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  5. Linda (Nina's Nest)August 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Martina, wow - it looks great. I know you are glad you kept it - I can't believe the improvement! Linda

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  6. BrandiAugust 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    a better after, indeed! your suitcase looks great. love the stripes!

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  7. Brenda PruittAugust 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I'll probably never get around to the chalk paint. I still have the chalkboard paint I haven't used yet!
    Brenda

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  8. At The Picket FenceAugust 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love that Martina! It looks fantastic! :-)
    Vanessa

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  9. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Martina, it's so cute so what if you copy...

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  10. CindyAugust 13, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    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

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, you know copying is the best form of flattery. It looks great. Thanks for sharing the project idea.

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  12. Sharon Lee JohnsonAugust 14, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I love it's new look - this is definitely a "case" of drab to fab! x Sharon

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    You absolutely did give it a new life, Martina! I love it white and the grey stripe keeps it interesting.

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  14. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    So pretty!! A great new look.

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  15. GailAugust 14, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Looks great Martina!

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  16. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Poppin gover from Lacy's blog. Copy cat or not, you are good & it is lovely.

    Would you be so kind to (& tell your friends) comment on my BLOG ONLY (emails don't count), for the Miracle Makeover fund drive. Charlie, 8 yr. old, & his story are fabulous. Every comment brings us a $1 for the next person that will be sponsored.

    Have a beautiful weekend.
    Hugs,
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  17. Miss KittyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    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.

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  18. Betsy BrockAugust 14, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    wow...you did a great job!

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  19. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementAugust 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    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

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  20. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)August 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I'm glad you didn't get rid of it either. It looks fantastic... hugs ~lynne~

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  21. MarthaAugust 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    There is no shame in being a copycat -- it's where we get the best ideas -- from someone else!

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  22. The Tuscan HomeAugust 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Martina~ You did a great job, I'm impressed! The chateau gray stripes are the perfect touch!
    XOXO ~Liz

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  23. Becca BertottiAugust 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Great job, Martina! You gave it new life, for sure ... love it.

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  24. Pat@Back Porch MusingsAugust 15, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    A wonderful makeover Martina. As soon as I get a minute I have a reproduction suitcase I want to makeover.

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  25. KristiAugust 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a great project! And I LOVE when you can redo something you already have! :)
    Kristi

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  26. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    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

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  27. KristenAugust 15, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    that piece looks great, what an update!!!!

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  28. for the love of a houseAugust 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    looks great! that Kim is always so creative!!

    happy week!
    joan

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  29. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/August 16, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    It looks like a new piece, love the gray stripes!
    Debbie

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  30. AndreaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    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!

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  31. MariaelenaAugust 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    It's now a treasure....looks fab!!
    xo, Mariaelena

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  32. Jeannies BottleAugust 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Looks great. We're all copycats; it's why we blog and share out tips!

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  33. Sonny GAugust 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    rut roe:) see what ya started lol.. Now I have to start the search for a basket to try this one..
    yours looks great~!

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  34. MarianneAugust 16, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    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 :)

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  35. Heaven's WalkAugust 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    LUV this, Martina! Isn't that chalk paint the GREATEST???!!! Once I started using it, I can't stop now...! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  36. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 16, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Martina, I just may copy from you! so what does that make me? I know, smart! Just like you! Love the look!
    Yvonne

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  37. Anu@MyDreamCanvasAugust 17, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This looks great. I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Take care Anu

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  38. Joyce - Quilted NestAugust 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Don't worry - we're all copycats - and it looks adorable...

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  39. Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    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

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  40. A Hint of HomeAugust 18, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    It turned out so cute! Love the looks and where you put it!

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  41. abeachcottageAugust 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    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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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina