I was just thinking that I'd like some vintage suitcases. For one, they'd be the ideal mode of transport and display for my Mobile Vintage Craft Parties[see tab at the top of this blog for more details], and for two I'm having urges to decorate some with collage and/or paint. I had a pray about it all, and, a day or two later, chanced upon these beauties outside a shop in York. The staff were happy for me to take them, so I scooped all three up just before the rubbish men got there-perfect timing! They are now doing an excellent job of storing my card making stuff.
The smallest suitcase has a gorgeous faded rosy beige paper lining. I've filled it with my one of a kind handmade cards, and I'm guarding them with bears.
The other, larger, suitcases are stuffed full to bursting with salvaged paper. This level of paper hoarding is quite normal [mainly among Wombles, admittedly]. Thinking about it, my mum always made sure there was a 'making box' too. She kept it in the kitchen, full of cereal boxes, newspaper, toilet rolls, anything we kids could use for craft. Ever since, I've never felt my home to be complete without one. And, although I've not checked, I like to imagine that mum keeps the family making box fully stocked, just in case!
The other, larger, suitcases are stuffed full to bursting with salvaged paper. This level of paper hoarding is quite normal [mainly among Wombles, admittedly]. Thinking about it, my mum always made sure there was a 'making box' too. She kept it in the kitchen, full of cereal boxes, newspaper, toilet rolls, anything we kids could use for craft. Ever since, I've never felt my home to be complete without one. And, although I've not checked, I like to imagine that mum keeps the family making box fully stocked, just in case!
Positively charming!
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