For coastal chic learn how to decoupage a suitcase with maps.
Decoupage is the art of gluing paper cutouts onto an object such as this suitcase. I have been wanting to decoupage them for some time now. I was looking for nautical maps and after something digging, I found nautical maps at the Graphics Fairy. They have beautiful maps to choose and the colors on theese maps were perfect for my home.
Supplies
Suitcase
Modpodge glue
Scissors
Nautical maps
Sponge application
Damp sponge
Tweezer
Step 1:
Start by printing the nautical maps with a color printer. I use Epson Stylus 688, the ink doesn’t bleen when applying glue on the printables.
Step 2:
Apply the glue on the printable with a sponge applicator. Each layer is sealed with the glue until the stuck-on appearance disappears and the result looks like a painting. Make sure you pass over the printable with a damp sponge to smooth all the air bubbles. Many people ask me what type of glue do I like. Typically I use ModPodge. If the glue gets thick inside the container I have added a few teaspoons of water and it helps when I apply it on the paper. Even though I have diluted the glue it’s still working for me. The paper after drying is pretty much stuck on like a painting.
I let the paper dry on the suitcase for a few hours before I turn it over to do the other side.
Step 3:
For smaller pieces line up a new printable map to correlate with the edge of the map so it looks like one continuous map.
Step 4
For the sides, I measured the space and it basically came to half of 8 1/2 by 11 printable. Make sure that you cut the edges of the printable which is not usable. Apply lots of glue and smooth out with a damp cloth or a clean damp sponge.
Step 5: For hard to reach areas.
Make sure you hands are clean. Cut small pieces of different sizes of paper for those hard to reach areas around the handle, locks, and screws. Add lots of glue and apply with a small tweezer.
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What a great idea. It gives the room a vintage feel yet till contemporary.
Hey Henrietta
thanks for stopping by again.. I greatly appreciate you sweet comments and they make my day..This project was very fun and easy to make..
Hugs Maria
Hi Maria – I came by because you left such a lovely comment – what beautiful examples of how lovely old suitcases can be – especially love the one in the garden !!!
Hugs,
Suzan
I love your blog and I really glad you stopped by.. I think you entered my Fabulous Friday Link Party last week. Ill put you on my list to send a invite for the next one.. I may do one tomorrow but i have to see if i have time. Its not every week.. The old suitcase was an inspiration from seeing this one website that had some pretty designs. Thanks Maria
I used to travel with my work and I should have some suitcases to try these ideas. They look so unique and good. Would have never thought about this.
Thank you for sharing these ideas.
Linda
I bet you be surprise that you have some really nice smaller pieces that you can do this.. You can also use a decorative large box as well. Thanks again for stopping by.. Maria
This is such a neat idea! 🙂
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Hey Jess, thanks for stopping by.. THe giveaway that you are running when does that end??
Thanks
Maria
Stopping by from Turn It Up Tuesday. Love the creativity with the luggage, especially the Luggage Herb Garden. I’m a gardener, I’ll be on the look out for the perfect piece of garden luggage.
Thanks for the kind words! I hope you find a perfect suitcase and create this adorable piece for your garden.. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Will stop by your blog and explore it. Thanks Maria
What inspirational photos for using vintage luggage – one of my favorite things to do.
Hi Donna .. Thanks so much in visiting my blog.. I’m glad you like the post.. Its the garden part thats very inspirational to me..When I’m outside i Get all these interesting ideas and Thats how i got this one. Maria
Love your interesting use of re-purposed materials.
Hey Charlie.. Glad you like my crazy suitcase idea… Its out-there in the rain and the herbs look great! I think eventually the suitcase will become part of the soil but that won’t happen for a few years. I will have to look for another suitcase then. Love your Blog, is that originally newspaper as well.
Maria
I’m so pinning this for inspiration at a later time just in case. I love these. I had no idea that some were luggage. Only I knew because of what the post says, but they look so beautiful in the decor of the rest of the room!
Brittnei… Im so glad you are pinning this.. the more the happier I get… Love that you stopped by friend and I hope your weekend is filled with fun and laughter..
Hugs
Maria
I don’t know which luggage idea is my favorite! 😀 LOVE!
I know what you mean.. it was hard for me to decide when i was doing the post..Architectural Design Blog have some really nice things.. .I got inspired to create my own with the ones i have..Thats how i came up with the garden suitcase. Thanks Maria
Maria, those suitcases with plants are amazing! I am going to be on the look-out for a set for my porch! Thank you for stopping by my page earlier today as well! You have such style, I love it!
Hey Misty I hope you get to make one some day, its really easy! It really nice that you stopped by.. I love to meet new people and its such a nice feeling.
Keep in touch.. Maria
Love this idea! I just purchased an old suitcase at a garage sale and I have been trying to figure out what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration! We would love for you to share with us at Your Designs This Time!
http://elizabethjoandesigns.com/2014/05/designs-time-no-10/
So happy you visited my blog with your lovely comments.. I would love to share something of my with “designs this time”. Can you give some details.. here is my email [email protected]
Hugs Maria
I absolutely love this design idea! Vintage suitcases are wonderful,,,hatboxes too!
Not enought time to do all this work.. I work 30 hour in business which is not related to decor and its very hard to fit all this in.. But i love meeting people and wish I could do this full time.. Hopefully some day. Hugs Maria
Great blog! You can bet I will continue to stop by. Thank you for checking out Ravishing in Plaid. Really wish I could have participated in the Friday Party. xx Brittany
You are always welcome to stop by and leave me a comment and I will stop by your blog.. later.. It looks like a great stylish blog that I will enjoy to read.
Maria
Great blog! You can bet I will continue to stop by. Thank you for checking out Ravishing in Plaid…I wish I could participated in the Friday Party. xx Brittany
Fun ideas! Thanks for sharing your post on The HomeAcre Hop! I hope you’ll stop by again today 🙂
What a great name for your blog… I love hops and Im going to have one tomorrow so ill send your an invite.
Thanks Maria
I love how this turned out Maria and the fact that you left some of the old suitcase exposed adds to its charm. Beautiful idea
Yes Thats what I thought too.Have a great and safe week.
Thanks so much in using my Garden Suit Case in your post.. It was a nice surprise to wake up to.. Love the post.. Its so wells done..
Hugs Maria
Kimberly I hit the jack pot with all this loving for my Garden Suitcase.. You gals are just wonderful
Maria
thanks for featuring me….. will stop by and explore your blog..
Hugs
Maria
You rock and Im in love with your blog party.. you have made me a happy camper today.. for loving my garden suitcase post
Hugs
Maria
OOOOHHHHH so happy you stopped by to send me some love for the project Garden Suitcase
Sending love back Maria
I really loving your party and all the attention I am getting for the project i created with a suitcase.
Maria
Thanks for featuring my Garden Suitcase.. Im just so touched with all the attention I am getting for this suitcase. Its been so much fun.. Love your blog as well..
Good Morning..Hope you are well and I just want to thank you for liking my garden suitcase.. Have a great week Maria
Gardens projects are lots of fun to make and I was thilled that you featured min… Maria
OOOOOh!What a great post! Thanks for linking up your fabulous stuff. So many great posts to read and later on today I’m going to sit down with a cup of tea and explore everything! Maria