Happy Camper Vintage Suitcase

I’ve been toting this cute Samsonite Vintage Suitcase around for quite some time. I knew at some point, I’d use it for a project, but never really figured out what. Since finding a new Reusable Silk Transfer Company I’ve been searching high and low for some vintage suitcase to put transfers on and sell at our craft booth. They’re hard to find at a reasonable price right now! Everyone wants them. When putting the Christmas decorations away, Mr. Right found this in storage and grabbed it out for me.

I figured it was time to get some creativity onto this suitcase! I used the Happy Camper Transfer with the Happy Camper Add-on to make the buffalo check on the camper. I’m not going to lie - I haven’t quite mastered making the pennants in multiple colors, but I think this is just the cutest little case to use in our vintage Airstreams. In the winter, I plan to put it in our travel themed bathroom in the house. It will be great to store things in, and still look cute!

One of the best things about this one is that because I used chalk paste, I can use water and a rag to wash it off and do a different transfer in the future. Not only that, but I have another side to work with and plan to put a Christmas version of the Happy Camper on using that Add-on.

Of course, this one isn’t going to make it to our craft booth, because I love it so much, but I found a vintage sewing machine case that I’m going to fix up and paint to sell.

Stay tuned for that upcoming project! Want to feed your crafty side? Check in after February 1 on my Website for a monthly subscription to exclusive transfers delivered right to your door every month! This is so easy and so much fun! (Oh, and I make a little for my family with every purchase and subscription you make.)

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