Monday, December 6

Well, I Tried

I thought I'd better start thinking about what to pack for my trip to Florida. Then I started thinking about luggage. I found this pretty miniature luggage set online. I saw it again on Dale's Dreams blog. Isn't it pretty!?


Whimsy Cottage Minis created this set but sadly, there are none of these available. I was inspired so I decided to try to make one myself.

I grabbed an empty Altoids tin and got started. I lined it with felt. Too lumpy.


Then I tried to cover the outside of the tin with fabric. Not so good. I couldn't get the fabric to go neatly around the tin. Too many wrinkles and it won't close.


I added some "wheels," a wire handle and a "zipper." From across the room it looks okay. LOL


If I do this again, I'll punch the holes for the handle first then add the fabric. I will use a heavier fabric and it will be closed, not open!

I will look at Casey's tutorial a little closer too. Casey has tons of great tutorials on her blog. While I was looking for her tutorial about suitcases, I found several other things I want to try.

Sometimes you can't achieve perfection. At least I tried!

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10 comments:

  1. Marisa8:06 AM

    I like it, even though it's not perfect that's what makes it special. I think you did a great job

    Love
    Marisa :)

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  2. Lady Jane8:31 AM

    I think you did a great job also. Sometimes my miniatures crack me up also, but that is the fun of it. With every mini we make we learn something.

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  3. Lotte9:02 AM

    So nice! I love it!

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  4. Caseymini9:07 AM

    Kathi, I think that the suitcase looks just fine. Great for a first try...Next time, try putting the fabric on the bias. It will go around corners better that way. Or make a seperate strip over a piece of index card for the sides. Good luck!

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  5. Ascension10:01 AM

    Has sido un gran intento.
    Queda bien, pero seguro que con todo lo que tienes pensado la mejoras.
    Estoy deseando ver tu reforma.
    besitos ascension

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  6. Lucille2:17 PM

    That's what I like so much about you, Kathi. You're not afraid to try new things. I love your suitcase. I don't see anything wrong with it. You always have something interesting going on. I love visiting your blog.

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  7. Chris P's Minis and More3:43 PM

    I think you did great ! Add the padding to the handle..btw what did you use for the zipper?

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  8. Anonymous5:37 PM

    I added myself to follow your blog. You are more than welcome to visit mine and become a follower if you want to.

    God Bless You :-)

    ~Ron

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  9. Eva9:53 AM

    Well, I think that your looks so pretty. I love the fabric design. Really I think that it is fine :)

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  10. Carla3:43 AM

    I think that has been a beautiful bag! It's great!

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