Thursday, September 24, 2015

Vintage Style Suitcase with a Drawer-Album

Hello everyone!

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01/11/2015 - Update
There's a full kit for making this suitcase and an album available for purchase from 'Photographs and Memories'. Hurry to get your copy of the kit:


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I have a warning before I begin, that this post is PICTURE HEAVY!

So, today I've finished one more vintage style project, that I have been working on for the last 3 days.
It includes a suitcase and a drawer album. The album and a drawer are ONE piece, and share the same spine. There were times when I wanted to have a drawer in a photo album for the non-standard size pictures and really small ones too, which keep on falling out of the album and the fact gets on your nerve :)


Anyway, the initial inspiration for creating a suitcase came from a truly amazing crafter Andrew Roberts. I adore his way of using hardware parts in his projects and his "engineering" ideas too.

The idea of combining a drawer and the album as they are presented in this post is mine and was not inspired by any other person or project.

No designer paper was used here, only black & craft card stock, painted with Walnut Stain/Vintage Photo distress ink and stamped with different stamps from my stash.

Here goes my suitcase and an album:


































I've uploaded a video to my YouTube channel in which I'm showing you the suitcase and flipping through the album' pages, in case you want to have a "live" look at it.


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,
Alexandra
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    What a gorgeous creation.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    This is so amazing! I a newer paper crafter and to look at this I'm in awe! I mean sure it scares me to think of ever trying this.But,one thing I agree with is the little pictures that fall out of albums is a nuisance. Thank you for sharing.To see what people can do with their own hands is such a wonderful blessing.In 3 days wow! Beautiful.....

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  3. KerriSeptember 24, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Another beautiful album!! May I ask what stamp you use on the edges? I noticed it on another video. It looks like a little vine or something, but it adds just enough. Thanks for the inspiration to make something beautiful!

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    1. Alexandra♥September 25, 2015 at 4:57 AM

      Kerri, it's one of the stamps from the "Vintage Garden" set by Stempelglede
      http://www.stempelglede.com/stemplervintagegarden.html

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  4. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    This is so amazing! I a newer paper crafter and to look at this I'm in awe! I mean sure it scares me to think of ever trying this.But,one thing I agree with is the little pictures that fall out of albums is a nuisance. Thank you for sharing.To see what people can do with their own hands is such a wonderful blessing.In 3 days wow! Beautiful.....

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  5. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Wow!! Love it!! Great idea !! That would be cool as a gift to a man. Are you making a tutorial? Please, please, please!! :)

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  6. CélineSeptember 24, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    OMG i'm always impressed by your fantastic albums
    hugs
    céline

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  7. JaneSeptember 24, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    WOW!!! This is absolutely incredible!! I've just discovered your blog when looking for ideas to use the metal corners on projects. Your work is amazing! hugs, Jane x

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  8. Marilyn ShannonSeptember 24, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Please please please make a video!! At least make one showing how you made the drawer and box!!!

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  9. JenniferDSeptember 24, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    You are AMAZING at these STUNNING Albums just saying!

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  10. Olga GibasOctober 9, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    left me speechless, amazing!

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  11. NitaOctober 18, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful suitcase and with this being my FIRST paper crafting project, I am sure I will be able to follow along without any problems. Your you tube videos are very detailed and even a novice like myself will create a nice piece. Can you tell me where I can find the link to the album pages. This in part 2 of your video I am looking for the part where you score the paper that is used to hold the pages. Thank you for allowing those of us who have never crafted to have full length tutorials!

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    1. Alexandra♥October 18, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you Neenee! I really hope that the tutorials are clear enough for anyone to follow. The part 3 can be found here:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJSrpGurCw

      The post with the measurements here:
      http://clayguana.blogspot.sg/2015/10/vintage-style-suitcase-tutorial-part-3.html

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  12. Ann at Howcross CastleNovember 1, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    What a beautiful creation. The album with the drawer reminds me of antique traveling writing desks, with the slanted writing surface above and the drawer below. The craft and black cardstock, with the vintage inks and the fabulous metallic pieces, was an inspired choice! Thank you so much for the photos, videos, and tutorial; your generosity is much appreciated.

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  13. Ann at Howcross CastleNovember 1, 2015 at 7:14 PM

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  14. Annie R.November 13, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you for the great tutorials! You are so generous to share them freely. I plan on making the album w/drawer by itself as a gift (probably more than one!) May I make a suggestion? If you reinforce one side of the paper hinges with clear packing tape, it will make them stronger so they don't tear with use as you open and close the covers and pages.

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  15. L. HaaseOctober 9, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    Where did you say on your YouTube video that you are getting your embellishments from?

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  16. schmoozie3December 23, 2018 at 7:28 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, exquisite and a lot of time put into this project especially with a baby on the way and taking care of a toddler too!!! Standing ovation from me. Keep up your beautiful work!!!

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    if you want to buy pink vintage luggage, then My Gaia Travel Buddy is one of the best choices you have.

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  18. UnknownAugust 2, 2020 at 5:36 AM

    Hi
    Is this still available please?

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    1. Alexandra♥August 4, 2020 at 9:52 AM

      Hi!
      A tutorial for creating this suitcase and album can be found on my YouTube channel. Part 1 is below:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fws_mMRWRI&t=4266s

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  19. agatkatworzyApril 22, 2022 at 1:10 AM

    Wow extra

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