Everything I thought of involved alot of bulky new kit. But then My local Sue Ryder (charity shop) had a makeover and became Sue Ryder Vintage! How great is that!! I picked up this rather battered old case for a tenner. Happy days!
It needed a bit of a clean up. I lined the inside with black velvet, covered some foam board with more black velvet (all from my fabric stash), added a bit of red velvet around the edges and there it is. Done. Height ,check, accessibility - brooches can be lifted from their pins very easily, check, and its a suitcase - designed for carrying around, check.
I've made a wee sign now too, so I'll move the pins around a little to accomodate it. Hopefully this should be quick to set up too. I'll let you know when I try it out at 100% Handmade in Ilkley on Saturday, details below.
7 comments:
I like this. Very attractive! If I saw this from a distance at a craft fair I'd be right over to have a closer inspection! Regards Julia
That is such a clever idea!! Perfect :0)
Wow! It looks gorgeous, I love vintage suitcases, so much history & travel! Great idea! x
A vintage suitcase for a display of vintage inspired brooches... PERFECT! What a lovely job you have done.
It looks great! So where is this vintage charity shop then? Might have to visit!!
Thanks for the lovely comments everyone :)
Lynsey, the shop is on Station Rd, opposite the side entrance to Central Park (at the bottom of Main Street). Its def worth a visit!
Love it and loving your blog too!
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