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DIY Suitcase Table

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I have a slight obsession with going to the Goodwill Outlet here in St. Louis and scrounging through all the huge, unorganized, ridiculously germy bins. I've found some great things there, and it's always a fun adventure. So, if you're ever in the area, make sure you stop by! It's off of Vandeventer, right past the Grove.

Anyway, I love old suitcases but never know what to do with them, so I never get them. The other day, though, I thought I would grab one and come home and try to make something out of it.

I decided on making a table. I searched the web for inspiration, and even checked Pinterest for ideas, but unfortunately what I was wanting to do hadn't been done or at least hadn't been pinned yet. :(

So, I was on my own on this one.

DIY Suitcase Table

suitcase table tutorial

I headed over to Home Depot, and spent an hour there trying to find what I wanted, without going over budget ($20). I decided on the following supplies:

  • 2×2 ($.98)
  • 2.5″ screws ($.98 x 2 packs = $1.96)
  • paint sample ($2.98)
  • plywood ($8 ugh)

I already had on hand the suitcase ($2), mod podge, drill, screw driver, and book pages. Instead of buying a paint brush, I just used a sponge brush I had. I don't recommend that, by the way. It was ruined before the project was half-finished. Luckily, I had two of them. :)

suit case table

So I had the guy at Home Depot cut the 2×2 into 18″ pieces, and the plywood into a piece that would fit into my suitcase. No, I did not measure. I brought the suitcase into the store. I also needed it so the paint could be an exact match. They probably wondered why anyone would want such a hideous color of paint! I thought the same thing, but I think this little suitcase has character. I set all of the supplies out on the front porch, and then tore out the inside lining since it was starting to come out anyway. Had the lining been in tact, I probably would have kept it.

old suitcase project

I took a really old Spanish book that I had purchased at Goodwill a few weeks ago, and tore the pages out. I attached them to the suitcase with mod podge. If you don't have an old book, you could use a new one and then spray some sealant over it to make them look aged. Or I am sure there is some ink you could use as well, but I was trying to do this project on a small budget. If the darn plywood wasn't so expensive, I could've kept it at around $10!

Total cost: $16

old suit case book shelf

I painted the legs and the plywood with matching paint, and then drilled holes into the plywood and through the suitcase shell. After the paint was dry, I used the 2.5″ screws to attach the plywood to the suitcase, and then to the 2×2 legs.

I hope you like my little project… I'd love to see what you come up with, too!

suitcase table tutorial
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DIY Suitcase Table

Materials

  • 2×2 ($.98)
  • 2.5″ screws ($.98 x 2 packs = $1.96)
  • paint sample ($2.98)
  • plywood ($8 ugh)
  • suitcase ($2)
  • mod podge
  • drill
  • screw driver
  • book pages
  • paint or sponge brush

Instructions

  • So I had the guy at Home Depot cut the 2×2 into 18″ pieces, and the plywood into a piece that would fit into my suitcase. No, I did not measure. I brought the suitcase into the store.
  • I also needed it so the paint could be an exact match. They probably wondered why anyone would want such a hideous color of paint! I thought the same thing, but I think this little suitcase has character.
  • I set all of the supplies out on the front porch, and then tore out the inside lining since it was starting to come out anyway. Had the lining been in tact, I probably would have kept it.
  • I took a really old Spanish book that I had purchased at Goodwill a few weeks ago, and tore the pages out.
  • I attached them to the suitcase with mod podge. If you don't have an old book, you could use a new one and then spray some sealant over it to make them look aged. Or I am sure there is some ink you could use as well, but I was trying to do this project on a small budget. If the darn plywood wasn't so expensive, I could've kept it at around $10!
  • I painted the legs and the plywood with matching paint, and then drilled holes into the plywood and through the suitcase shell.
  • After the paint was dry, I used the 2.5″ screws to attach the plywood to the suitcase, and then to the 2×2 legs.

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  1. Melody says

    06/03/2012 at 10:01 am

    That’s so cute! I’m so UN-crafty, that it’s illegal in all 50 states for me to even THINK about doing a craft lol!

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    • SlapDashMom says

      06/03/2012 at 10:02 am

      This was surprisingly UNcomplicated actually. :)

      Reply
      • Teresa says

        06/03/2012 at 10:10 am

        That is way to cute and original. now did you paint the suitcase a different color? I have a really old suitcase in the basement. I think this would be a great idea for my daycare room to make some storage for the hot wheels or the Legos.

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        • SlapDashMom says

          06/03/2012 at 10:22 am

          Nope the suitcase came that color, I just took it to the store with me to match for paint for the legs. :)

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  2. Beth says

    06/03/2012 at 10:04 am

    You are so crafty! I love love love re-purposed items like this. Plus this would look fantastic in my entry way ;)

    Reply
  3. your mother says

    06/03/2012 at 11:55 am

    You have out done yourself again. This project is amazing. When I first saw the old suitcase I thought, ” What in the world is she thinking?”. The finished product shows what you were thinking and it is awesome. Keep up the good work. Love you, MOM

    Reply
    • SlapDashMom says

      06/03/2012 at 12:21 pm

      I think this is the first comment you ever left. :) Love you!

      Reply
  4. amanda says

    06/03/2012 at 12:07 pm

    This is suppperr cute!!! I love it!!!

    Reply
  5. Johannah says

    06/03/2012 at 12:43 pm

    I am not in love with old suitcases or any suitcases really … but you did a good job. However, I likely would have bought an old table (maybe $5.00) at Goodwill and repainted it to use as a base. The whole building thing has never been a strong point of mine.

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    • SlapDashMom says

      06/03/2012 at 1:07 pm

      I considered attaching it atop a coffee table, but it just didn’t look the same. I think it’s a good idea though. :)

      Reply
  6. Heather Bryant says

    06/03/2012 at 12:56 pm

    Love it

    Reply
  7. Lamb says

    06/03/2012 at 4:16 pm

    Thank you for linking up! Your post has been pinned :)

    Reply
    • SlapDashMom says

      06/03/2012 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  8. Determined Momma says

    06/04/2012 at 7:31 am

    Okay I love how that turned out! And you can use it open or closed for completely different looks. Ah-mazing!

    Reply
  9. Jacqui Odell says

    06/04/2012 at 9:46 am

    I love how that looks!!

    Reply
  10. Diane @ Philzendia says

    06/04/2012 at 10:10 am

    Cute craft idea. I love how the inside came out. I purchased some modge podge a few months ago, but have yet to use it.

    Reply
  11. Rose Powell says

    12/04/2012 at 4:01 pm

    I have a serious love for vintage anything. So when I saw your photograph I knew I’d love it! It’s beautiful, relatively simple to make, and well that luggage is awesome! You have a great creative mind to come up with that idea!!! Love that you lined the inside with an old book as well ! You repurposed it into something beautiful and a unique conversational piece! BRAVO! Now pin it!!!!

    Reply

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