A few months ago I shared with you my little brother is getting married. Here is the happy couple. Aren't they are the CUTEST!?
With just a couple months until the big day, wedding plans are full speed ahead. I am thrilled to help out with the decorations for their Sedona outdoor event with a combo vintage/farm feel. The colors will be all neutral creams, whites, and beiges since the beautiful colors of Sedona will be the backdrop. In fact I've been collecting quite the inspiation board on Pinterest for this wedding. Click here to see it if you'd like.
I found this sweet vintage aqua & cream colored suitcase at Goodwill , a feel weeks ago, for $10 and knew it would be perfect to set on the gift table. The couple is saving their money for a honeymoon this spring and is hoping to get a little boost on their special day.
There was one slight mishap with the suitcase though. My curious 5 yr. old managed to lock the old fashioned 3 combo lock! So it eventually took some power tools to open and we were good to go..It just won’t lock..Oh well!
With the help of the most fabulous blog, The Graphics Fairy, I was able to find gorgeous vintage map printables. I used the program Picnic to type text over the map, and then cut out my triangles for the banner. After that I just hot glued them to my string.
Here is one of my thrifty pedestal picture fames used to display my “honeymoon fund” sign. I used a vintage currency printable also from The Graphics Fairy.
I also printed out some of her vintage post cards…I love love love these!!!
I am so excited to see my little suitcase at the wedding!!
Xoxo
Lina
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P.S I borrowed this great quote from Queenie and made this from Graphics Fairy clip art & Picnic :)
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40 comments:
What a cute idea! You did such a great job putting this together!
Cute idea! I will have to remember this!!
Stacey of Embracing Change
This is such a precious idea!!
So unique, I've never seen anything like it...I just know it will be a hit at the wedding :)
LOVE this! What a fabulous idea! I'm visiting from Tip Junkie-
This is perhaps one of the cutest things I have ever seen! I wish I found you before I got married. ;)
I just LOVE this! What a show-stopping, conversation piece this will be at their wedding!
What a great idea! So cute and clever! Well done!
What a cute idea.
Danielle
So very Ca-ute! :)
What a wonderful idea! Everything looks amazing! Coming over from Savvy Southern Style and your newest follower!
Jeanine
so clever~
How cute and so unique!
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Thanks, I'm following you too!
Love the idea and what you did with the suitcase. Thanks for sharing at my Sizzle into Summer party.
Wonderful idea! I love vintage suitcases!
Adorable idea!!
That map bunting is absolutely charming! Perfect match for the suitcase. Can't wait for the full post-wedding post!
This is so darn cute! I'm in love with this project. What a great Goodwill find too. If you want to hop over & link it up to my party, I'd LOVE to spotlight it on my blog on Friday.
Warmly, Michelle
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Ok...give up the info...where is the best Goodwill? because mine is NOT IT! I live in Buckeye and I so want some suitcases!
What a cute idea! You found a really nice vintage one with great colors. I'm with you, I could not live without Graphics Fairy! I will be so fun to see pictures after the wedding, us bloggers love weddings!
Carol
Thanks for linking it up to Fab Friday. It will be my pleasure to spotlight you tomorrow on my blog!
Warmly, Michelle
love this! what an adorable idea... and so special for your brother and soon-to-be-wife :) i'm your newest follower!
I have a very big soft spot for vintage suitcases.
Love your idea. I'm a follower now. I'll be featuring you in my blog next week.
Totally over the top clever and adorable! It's so pretty!
Shared this on FJI Facebook for SNS 92. :)
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Donna
What a fun project, and oh so clever! I love the Graphics Fairy, too, and have enjoyed using some of the same post card images. I also am in love with your pedestal sign, so creative!!
Super great idea! I love the suitcase as a card holder, and that banner is superb. I pinned this on pinterest and featured you on my favorite things today :)
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I just love this idea...and how you executed it. Now you've got me thinking about other ways to create altered art from old suitcases (just what I need...another project!). Thanks for a great post and Best Wishes to your brother and is fiancee.
Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage
Such a cute idea! And what a great sister you are for helping out with their special day, I'm sure they'll appreciate it.
Too stinkin' cute!! Love this idea!
I totally pinned it! ")
I love this. I will be featuring it tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks so much. The party opens tonight at 8pm EST.
What a darling concept! I love it!
Some friends of ours registered at a place called travelersjoy.com where you can ask your guests to donate toward your honeymoon. I thought it was a great idea, especially when you already have a blender, you know? LOL!
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What a cute idea! I think it will look great on the gift table :)
Saw this last month featured somewhere and I just love it!! I'm going to feature it next week! :)
Thanks for linking to Thrifty Thursday!
love the little suitcase...nice work! hope all the wedding details come together. sounds like it will be wonderful:)
I am in love with this, Just so darn cute.
Wow its is a good concept for honeymoon i like it thanks for sharing with us
I really enjoy your inteeresting post. All pics are nice. Great job !!!
Nixon
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So did they get money? My fiancé and I wanted to do this for our wedding but we have been met with mixed reactions. My fiance's side feels it lacks tact but I think it's a good idea. Just wondering if another person had success. :)
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