I think she was the only person who believed me at the time when I said I was going to travel the world.
For a long time, I basically lived out of a suitcase while I travelled. So, my trunk stayed behind at my parents house. And, over time, it took a bit of a beating.
When I finally started to settle down and needed some furniture I rescued my trunk.
I just used some MDF type board that I had cut at the hardware store to size.
I added a nice super thick layer of foam, wrapped it in quilt batting, and then wrapped the whole thing with some microfiber type fabric.
Added some home made cushions and now it's a bench!
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| I've picked the lock many times, but now I just don't lock it. If I ever remember the special secret hiding place I put the key, then I'll lock it again~ |
Yes, I was a bit of a Barbie fanatic when I was a kid. I couldn't possibly let go of them so I keep them in my trunk. I've also got a bag of Glamour Gals that I can't get rid of either. They were like miniature Barbies...sort of. Anyone else out there remember them?
Do you have any of your childhood toys kept in a special place? Leave a comment!
I love your redo of a treasured gift from your grandmother. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above.
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Debi and Charly
so smart idea!good job!
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the trunk into a bench. And, what a special gift from your grandmother!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great way to use it! I'm hosting a new linky party at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-1.html
ReplyDeleteI would love to have you!
Angela