Glamping Project – Train Case
I picked up a train case at a local thrift store for $7. It was sad and coming apart. On the inside the lining had pulled loose and the outside had lost its shine. A little hot glue gun, some cleaning and everything looks good again. It reminds me of the one my mom had when I was young. I think I have a new overnight bag now. Totally glampy chic if I say so myself.
*UPDATE: The mirror is in the snap case that is shown in this picture. The mirror is fine, but the backing that makes it a mirror has aged and isn’t very useful. I’m going to try and find a replacement the same size so that the case is fully functional. Would you travel with it? I know it’s heavy compared to my little soft sided bag that I hid away inside our check bag. I’m even debating having our creative friend who does airbrush art for guitars have a go at it. Too much? Would it ruin it’s retro appeal? Hmmm… I’ll let you know what I decide. Maybe just some travel stickers to show where I take it on trips? I haven’t tried it out yet to see how much I can fit into it. My tablet fits and I know any liquids have to be a certain size and in a ziploc bag. Maybe I need an outfit as retro as my case for traveling! Wouldn’t that be a hoot!
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I’m VERY jealous. I’ve had my out for just such a thing for a while now. My Mom also had one like this, light blue as I recall and I would love to find one. Congrats!
I’ll keep on the look out if I see a deal and let you know. There are plenty on eBay but I really wouldn’t want to pay the higher price when I can bring one back to life myself. My next project is to find a old tweed suitcase (’50s era), clean it up and convert it into a case to hold hubby’s guitar pedals.