This was the really fabulous thing about the trunk - it had the original owners name written inside and I think he may have used it in Viet Nam....
I didn't really have the room to keep it for myself so I listed it in my Etsy shop. And guess what? It didn't sell. So after about 6 months I took down the listing and it's been sitting in my shop waiting for a make over ever since. Then a couple weeks ago I got the itch to start working on it so I dragged it into the house.
First I painted the outside with black, gray and white and gave it a light distressing....
Then I papered the inside with vintage music sheets.
That is absolutely my favorite thing to use on the inside of old trunks...
It took me the longest time to find a quote that I liked but I finally found the perfect one "Music is Love Looking for Words." I stenciled the quote across the top of the trunk and it was done!
I'm glad I waited to refinish it until the right inspiration hit me because I listed it in my shop and it sold in just 2 weeks. I think it waited until just the right person was ready to buy it.
Linking up with....
What a great quote! I'm sure it really spoke to the buyer. It must be nice to have that feeling of connection through your art. :)
ReplyDeleteIt does - I love when I re-do something and somebody likes it enough to buy it.
DeleteOh I'm so glad and I love the music and the saying!
ReplyDeleteNice job. Is there anything you can't make makeover?
ReplyDeleteLOL - Well, I can make over anything. I just can't guarantee it will look good.
DeleteI'm so glad this sold ... but sort of sad, too, because I was going to send a link to my musician friend Jon (lonewolfconcero.com).
ReplyDeleteI wonder, was the original owner the one who sold it to you and confirm it's history? Being of 'that' era, I think it would be fascinating to visit with him.
Well, thanks for the thought. If I do another one that size I will let you know. I'll go check out his link too.
DeleteI bought the trunk at an estate sale that was run by a company so they didn't know anything about the history of the trunk. :-(
As usual, I love what you did with the trunk! You sure have talent! xo
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Moi!
DeleteI love the quote you chose....I'll write it in my journal today! Someone got a treasure! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. I hope they love it.
DeleteI love it!! You do amazing stuff Kim, so creative!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheri. I'm working on another one now.
DeleteGreat story Kim! Love your makeover--the sheet music make the piece really "sing" (pun intended!). Thanks for linking up your project with Vintage Charm :)
ReplyDeleteLOL - love the pun. Now I'm sorry I didn't grab more of that sheet music when I had the chance. I'm going thru it quickly. I just love it.
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