Sunday Funday

Check out this adorable DIY idea from 

Design Sponge

featuring an old vintage suitcase!

We absolutely LOVE it

Materials

• vanity suitcase (I found mine for $5 at an antique store.)
• fabric or lace to decoupage (I used a thrifted lace curtain.)
• decoupage medium
• hooks, screws, screw nuts
• Hammer-Drive Hollow Wall Anchors (if you are attaching to drywall)
• long wood screws & washers (if you are attaching to the wall studs)
• scissors, X-Acto knife or rotary cutter for trimming fabric
• hand drill
• hammer

Instructions

1. If you want to add fabric or lace to the suitcase, apply a thin layer of your decoupage medium directly to the suitcase.

2. Add the fabric or lace on top of the glue. Typically, you want to let this dry before adding a top coat to avoid any bubbling. Since I was adding lace to my suitcase and bubbling was not an issue, I soaked the lace with the glue and let it dry.

 3. Trim the edges of your fabric using scissors, an X-Acto knife or a rotary cutter. Apply more glue to the edges, making sure everything is firmly adhered.

 4. Measure where you would like the hooks that will hold the towels to go. Make sure you leave enough room for the towels to easily slide on and off the hook. I used the hooks that go inside lockers. Drill your two holes, and then attach the hooks using screws and screw nuts.

 5. In the photo above, you can see the towel hooks attached. Next, you will want to pre-drill the holes for attaching the suitcase on the wall. Find the center of the suitcase and drill holes toward the top and bottom.

Keep in mind that many old suitcases are made of a heavy cardboard. You will want to consider the humidity of the room and the weight of the contents before hanging the suitcase. Depending on the size of your bathroom and the size of your suitcase, you can fill it with a few basic items or outfit it with everything an overnight guest may need.