WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Vintage suitcase
• Paintbrushes in various sizes
• Mod Podge
• Chalk paint – 2 colours
• Glazecoat
• Fabric decoupage sheet

STEP 1: PAINT THE SUITCASE

Cover the entire suitcase with 2 layers of chalk paint. Use a smaller brush to paint around the hardware. Remember to paint the bottom too!

STEP 2: DRYBRUSH EDGES

Use the lighter colour chalk paint and drybrush the edges of the suitcase for added dimension.

STEP 3: MARK OUT OUTLINES

Mark the centre and outlines of the area where you want to place the design. Make a small centre crease on the decoupage sheet for easy placement.

STEP 4: APPLY MOD PODGE

Apply a generous amount of mod podge on the area where the design should be.

STEP 5: PLACE DESIGN

Place your design and smooth out any creases from the inside towards the edges.

Allow the mod podge to dry completely.

If necessary, use a craft knife or scissors to cut off any excess.

STEP 6: BLEND THE EDGES

Optional: Blend the edges of the design using a small paint brush with the same paint colour used on the suitcase.

STEP 7: COVER WITH TOPCOAT

Cover the entire suitcase with a topcoat of Glazecoat and let dry completely.

FINAL

Enjoy your new suitcase – either as a picnic basket or as storage to keep your favourite blankets handy for those rainy, summer days.

Lindie Loock

Lindie Loock enjoys crafting and exercising in her spare time. She
lives with her husband, John, and three children in Swakopmund