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| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 11:08:56 AM
Inspired by Maryjane Lee's site and photos, along with the other "Sisters on the Fly", I "remade" the first of 2 travel cases for our '63 mini winnie camper trailer. Thanks for the inspiration! 
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:44:09 AM
I LOVE LOVE these !!!! How neat!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs!!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:58:16 AM
Grace, I've been away from the computer for a few days. Love your case! Great job. Isn't it fun to give these cases a new look?
I found the dinette set long ago while my husband was building our sunroom. It sat in my office for some time and before the sunroom was done, I traded 20 buckets of wedding flowers (not even arranged) for the painting that was done on the table and chairs. I went to church with the girl who did the painting and the flowers were for her daughter's wedding. Both of us were thrilled with the trade.
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jan 19 2009 : 10:29:41 AM
Thank You so much Ann! I LoVe my train cases and suitcase! So much fun! Yours turned out so CUTE!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com/
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 19 2009 : 09:45:37 AM
Oh Tracy,
I would love to see the one from the 1930's...can you post a picture of it?
I have some more pic's on my blog...I did not decopauge the inside of this one because it was in excellent shape & had fabric lining. But the other one (in my blog) I did decopauge the inside cause it didn't look so nice.. Old hard sided suitcases are becoming hard to find and when I do, they are pretty pricey! yikes!
Oh well, at least I have these and will continue to scour flea markets, 2nd Hand stores & yard sales...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| mommatracy |
Posted - Jan 19 2009 : 07:24:26 AM
I have been collecting train cases ( that's what they were called in years past)for a couple of years and have 5 really nice ones. One of them is from the late 30's and in excellent condition. I love them.
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 18 2009 : 9:31:13 PM
ok, I got just plain lucky on almost figuring out how to upload from photobucket...
now to figure how to make the pic smaller...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 17 2009 : 11:18:00 PM
Hey Ann,
I finished my train case but I don't know how to post pictures here so you can take a peek at my blog to see it.
By-the-by, I luv your dinnette set.
*ok wish me luck...I am new to uploading pics from photobucket...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| homemom |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 11:58:37 AM
Ann~I love it. It's gorgeous. Great job!!
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 09:58:51 AM
hey Ann
Don't laugh, origionaly I was going to paint it lime green, so I started half way and then didn't like what I saw so I put it aside in my "UFO pile"....I have decopaged several med sized suitcases, which are fairly easy to do and I did another train case years ago, but it was an older style case, almost square in shape so it was much easier to do. I wasn't sure how to approach the rounded corners on my current one so I decided to tear up pieces of the gift wrap and apply them. Which makes rounding the corners easier for me.
Almost finished, I just need to add the embellishments.
I LUV the country vibrant colors you choose. Did you do anything to the inside? I would like to but am wondering how to attach an inner lining. I can sew the lining easy enough but not sure if glueing it in place will be sturdy enough. The current lining is blue & in great shape....hmmm what to do, what to do.... I also thought about using pre-padded fabric (like one would use in bedspreads), it might be easier to keep in place but then there is the bulk.... any ideas?
Oh & I forgot to ask, R-U a member of SOTF? MaryJane Lee, Jen-Lapetitefarmme, Sue Williams & myself are members,,,wonder if there are any other "sister" Sisters on the Fly gal here on MJF.
I am using my case for my trailer too. (pi'cs of my old & new-old trailers are on my blog).
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 05:44:28 AM
Thanks all - it is fun to be inspired by each other! Grace - the two tone colors of yours is already very eye catching - is that what you did or is it "pre-remade"? Can't wait to see the final product!
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
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| britchickny |
Posted - Jan 16 2009 : 03:26:42 AM
Ann, this is lovely, the colors are great. I made one of these last year and enjoyed it.
http://pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/2008/08/trash-to-treasure.html
These train cases are so inexpensive at the flea market but the possibilities are endless! You did a great job. 
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/ |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 7:56:12 PM
Oh my goodness Ann - that is adorable!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| cathy cobblestone |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 7:28:14 PM
Ann - that is adorable. I actually went jus' this Monday and bought some old suitcase to decorate. You have truly inspired me to GET BUSY. You did a fantastic job and yes - who couldn't be inspired looking at Mary Jane Lee's beautiful home, cute camper, precious suitcases and of course all of her PINK.
You did a fantastic job! Have Fun! Cathy
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
Today is a gift, live it! |
| katmom |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 6:55:31 PM
Ann, great job!
I too am working on one...I hand tore up my paper & glued on..Now I am in the mids of applying 2 coats of decopague medium. Tomorrow I will put 2 coats of varathyne on & then embellish it. I have a pic of the case & paper that I am using, on my blog. I'll post a picture this weekend of the finished case.
Aren't these great? 
Mine is going in my vintage trailer.
Great minds think alike!
hugz,
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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| City Chick |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 2:09:20 PM
oooh! I love it! I have a green one sitting on my closet floor! You've inspired me!
http://www.xanga.com/My_Pondering_Place |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 1:15:06 PM
Dang, that's cute! Wait- I have that same paper!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 11:28:55 AM
I just love it! Makes me want to go to thrift stores and look for little cases to cover. I've got one of that size in my closet now...had it since I was a teenager(back in the day) LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 11:24:32 AM
Paper and oh so not perfect, but "perfectly flawed". I think the next one will be smoother.
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jan 15 2009 : 11:19:45 AM
Well, Ann, if that isn't the cutest thing! How about some instructions??? Is that fabric?
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
