Embellish a Suitcase with Printed Pictures

Learn to embellish a suitcase with printed images! Use Mod Podge to rework an previous baggage discover into a private picture gallery.

Abilities Required: Intermediate Newbie. It is best to have expertise utilizing decoupage medium with paper, as a result of the images would possibly wrinkle.

Have you ever ever discovered an previous suitcase and thought, “This might use a makeover”? Nicely, you’re in the best place! Right now, I’m excited to stroll you thru an excellent cool challenge the place we’re going to embellish a suitcase with a little bit of a twist.

We’re turning a classic suitcase into a private picture album!

First you’ll have to seize an previous suitcase, possibly from a thrift retailer or possibly it’s been hiding in your attic. It’s obtained just a few miles on it, just a few tales to inform.

What higher approach to give it a brand new lease on life than by decking it out with a few of your favourite images? This isn’t simply slapping photos on a field; it’s about making that suitcase inform your story.

Utilizing Mod Podge to decoupage every thing in place, we’ll remodel this suitcase into one thing that’s not solely practical but additionally full of private historical past.

Consider it as crafting a conveyable gallery of your favourite moments. Whether or not it’s snapshots out of your travels, household gatherings, or simply cool pictures you’re keen on, they’ll all discover a residence on this DIY suitcase.

You’ll want a little bit of endurance and a few fundamental provides, however I’ll information you thru each step. It’s simpler than you would possibly suppose to show an previous suitcase into a shocking piece of artwork that’s sensible, too.

So, seize that previous suitcase, collect up some cherished images, and let’s get began. By the tip of this, you’ll have a suitcase that’s not simply carrying your issues, but additionally carrying a chunk of your coronary heart. Let’s make this suitcase a small gallery of your adventures and recollections—it’s going to be enjoyable!

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Suggestions and Ideas for This Venture

In case you are utilizing an inkjet printer, you’ll need to observe directions for decoupage on wooden to seal the printouts. It is going to be the identical on this suitcase.

In case you are utilizing thinner paper, I like to recommend misting the paper earlier than decoupaging as I did with this floral coat rack. Don’t go loopy, just a bit water is required to loosen the paper and maintain it from wrinkling terribly.

I really like that this suitcase has such an attention-grabbing form! You need to use any sort of suitcase for this challenge – from bigger suitcases to smaller trunks. You need to use baggage with a material or vinyl exterior as properly; if it’s a plastic suitcase, you’ll have to do a small take a look at to ensure it really works.

Give your images a classic contact through the use of filters in your favourite picture enhancing program. I gave my images filters in addition to added a light-weight border in. I used picmonkey.com.

TIP: If you need your classic suitcase decor to be further sturdy, use a twig sealer when completed. Take the suitcase exterior and provides it 3 – 5 coats, letting it dry between coats.

Get pleasure from your completed DIY suitcase! I’ve such fond recollections of enjoyable instances at any time when I take a look at it.

In the event you like doing enjoyable crafts with photos, let me know within the feedback. I’d additionally love so that you can try these different picture crafts: