I'm so happy to be participating in the Sizzix Fresh Vintage blog hops. Creating with the amazing dies has been a breath of fresh air and has pushed me out of my comfort zone...I love it when that happens.
The Sizzix Suitcase is ADORABLE and so simple to use. What I love most is that it is easy to transform to suit whatever creative project you may have in mind.
As I mentioned earlier, I have stepped out of my comfort zone a bit with this project. I have been seeing owls everywhere lately and have wanted to create one of my own, so when my die arrived, I knew it was time to take on the challenge and transform the suitcase into a shabby owl.
After cutting the suitcase from Sizzix Mat Board, I coated each surface using Tattered Angels Cotton Candy Chalkboard Glimmer Mist then assembled the suitcase with two strips of adhesive and four brads. They are so easy to assemble...which leaves more time for the fun stuff on the outside.
I started out with Melissa Frances 5th Avenue paper cut into rows and rows of scallops with Melissa Frances pom pom trim in between each row.
Two oval wings were cut from felt and embellished with vintage trim and Melissa Frances adhesive gems.
Circles and vintage buttons were used as the eyes and then of course a Melissa Frances applique crown and a bow to dress her up just a bit more. The Vanilla Bean scrunched seam binding is one of my favorite colors you can find at My Craft Spot.
A Melissa Frances glitter chipboard heart was turned upside down and used as her feet, and the tip of a heart was used as her beak. The sentiment was trimmed from a Melissa Frances Mini Flashcard and rolled a bit to form a scroll. I know she's a little abstract, but I had so much fun making her.
In the photo above you can see the depth of the suitcase. It's just the right size to fill with vintage treasures to share with a friend, some chocolates perhaps, or any number of thoughtful treats.
There are many other ideas waiting you from designers all over the internet. Just click on the "Hop Forward or Hop Backward" links waiting on my left sidebar above.
Thanks so much for visiting and thank you Eileen for inviting me to participate!
Melis
Oh my gosh Melissa! I cannot believe how you transformed this box into a work of art. Love the owl! How cute is that! Appreciate you getting this done so quickly too :-) Thank you so much!
Posted by: eileen hull | October 25, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Absolutely love your owl - it's amazing. Such beautiful embellishments, love the lace, vintage button, heart for feet - scalloped paper!!! Thanks for sharing this with us1
Posted by: Mary @ Redo 101 | October 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM
oh my! what a sweet owl and idea, Melissa! you are so very creative in your special details!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | October 25, 2011 at 01:11 PM
OMG that is super cute!I love how you turned this into a cute little owl! Thanks for sharing! mlc_15@hotmail.com
Posted by: Mandy Miskelly | October 25, 2011 at 01:21 PM
WOW!!! absolutely gorgeous :) ♥
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | October 25, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Melissa, OMGosh! What a truly creative idea! Great job!
Posted by: Lisa Rojas | October 25, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Oh, I love this little sweetie! Cute cute cute! :)
Posted by: Johanna | October 25, 2011 at 02:29 PM
You did such an amazing job with your project Melissa. This die is pretty cool, isn't it? ☺ Love your sweet owl.
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | October 25, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Oh,Melis! This is the cutest thing! You have the most amazing ideas!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 25, 2011 at 03:26 PM
such a cute idea! Love your little owl!
Posted by: Paula McLane Jennings | October 25, 2011 at 04:17 PM
wow I love the way you changed it into somethig differant. u have done such ageat jo. lots of grest the owls so darn cute. thanks for sharing and the chance to win
Posted by: Anita Braddock | October 25, 2011 at 04:42 PM
How owly adorable!
Posted by: Lorine Mason | October 25, 2011 at 05:57 PM
is there anything you can't turn into a wonderful work of art??? Beautiful, beautiful I love what you've done. You inspire me so much! Today is no exception.
Posted by: Rebekah F | October 25, 2011 at 07:28 PM
This is AWESOME!!! I love that you saw right past the suitcase and did something completely unexpected. I also love you created a shabby owl - I think they're SO cute, but I can't figure out how to shabby them up the way I love - but you totally did it!!!
Posted by: Meredith | October 25, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Your owl is adorable.
Posted by: virginia ogg | October 25, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Okay, not only did you think outside the box, but your owl is gorgeous. So many textures and fun things to look at.
Posted by: Jonathan | October 25, 2011 at 10:50 PM
A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E
you are just amazing :)
Posted by: Vio | October 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM
The suitcase is so cute and the owl is adorable! You are so clever.
Posted by: Amy Papale | October 26, 2011 at 03:07 AM
Such beautiful embellishments, love the lace, vintage button, heart for feet - scalloped paper!!! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Posted by: Affordable Insurance | October 26, 2011 at 03:52 AM
ADORABLE! I tried the Apple Cheesecake recipe...awesome! My middle daughter and I made it together. We had fun. She loves to cook and bake. Thanks Melissa!
Posted by: ValerieC | October 26, 2011 at 05:06 AM
Owls are the rage and your owl is the cutest ever! I have to have one or two. Is is possible to order 2 from your etsy shop?
You're always such an inspiration :) I love visiting your page first thing in the morning with my coffee and I love your little stories about your daughter~ so sweet!
If you could let me know about the owls that would be great!!
~Margie
Posted by: Margie | October 26, 2011 at 05:33 AM
This is absolutely adorable.
Posted by: Dolores | October 26, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Melissa, you make my day beautiful. . . sigh!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 26, 2011 at 08:02 AM
What a fun suitcase die. Your Queen Owl is just adorable. What a fun use of various die cuts & goodies. Thanks!
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM
WOW! So creative and adorable. You made me smile.
Posted by: Kathy | October 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM