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14 Super Cool Suitcase Upcycle Projects
I love old suitcases. I don’t seem them at the thrift store that much, but when I do, I snatch them up. I have a few in my stash and (gulp) have never done anything with them. They are holding craft supplies, but I recently realized that these suitcases could be so much more. I did a little investigative work and was surprised to find so many upcycled suitcase projects out there. People are geniuses! One that I loved (and felt I could quickly do) was this suitcase bookshelf. You can revamp the suitcases before you make the bookshelf, or you can just keep them as is for a cool vintage look. Would you like more suitcase DIY project ideas? Continue through the jump!
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4 Comments
Kerry commented on Jan 10 12 at 4:34 pmOh my goodness! I am totally blow away by these ideas!
s. gauthier commented on Jan 11 12 at 7:04 pmThese ideas are terriffic! So imaginative. I love usable art.
Patti commented on Jan 12 12 at 11:17 amLove the medicine cabinet (can be locked!) and night stand.
JO CHIO commented on Jan 21 12 at 12:05 pmOMG!!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!!!! I want to DIY a suitcase chair now !!!!!!!!!!!! >3<
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