tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post1489887845322543615..comments2024-03-06T18:35:34.372-08:00Comments on Bitter Betty Blogs: Tutorial Tuesday: Vintage Suitcase into Mobile StudioYou can call me Betty, or Bethany, or Beth ...Just don't call me late for dinner.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04105440452868506777noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-51575629589592067072016-06-27T22:19:58.708-07:002016-06-27T22:19:58.708-07:00Exclusive and interesting post.. thanks for sharin...Exclusive and interesting post.. thanks for sharing .Train Caseshttps://www.yazmo.com/collections/makeup-train-casesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-38861860822535126522013-02-13T13:48:59.695-08:002013-02-13T13:48:59.695-08:00The Restless Muse says:
Have been looking for a wa...The Restless Muse says:<br />Have been looking for a way to do this. Thanks for the tutorial ..I'm off to Michales! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-69770356419694470012011-12-30T13:13:51.882-08:002011-12-30T13:13:51.882-08:00Hi there. Thanks for this wonderful idea! I am go...Hi there. Thanks for this wonderful idea! I am going to be working on mine this weekend. Very excited. I'm an Aussie living in the US for a couple of years, I love that I will have a little piece of America to take home and keep up with my craft projects!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-62016879254312201222011-11-10T11:59:20.070-08:002011-11-10T11:59:20.070-08:00I've been thinking about this project since I ...I've been thinking about this project since I first saw it a few months back on Craftzine. I just got back from Goodwill and found not one- but TWO- awesome suitcases. I can't wait to share my final project with you! ... if you want to see it, that is.Christina-2hourparty.comhttp://www.2hourparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-31345588788707847142011-07-26T07:37:44.809-07:002011-07-26T07:37:44.809-07:00I knew that if I hoarded train cases long enough, ...I knew that if I hoarded train cases long enough, I would eventually find someone to show me how to redo the insides!! You will be famed in story and song, my friend! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity.Shannon in Little Rocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-16425642181506762302010-03-07T06:00:13.157-08:002010-03-07T06:00:13.157-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.日月神教-向左使https://www.blogger.com/profile/02685820159864779266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-72669109020211678022009-08-30T11:06:55.208-07:002009-08-30T11:06:55.208-07:00I, too, linked this idea over at my blog. This ide...I, too, linked this idea over at my blog. This idea is one of my favorite uses for a vintage suitcase. If you think of all the money we've spent on carrying totes for our crafts, this is a bargain...and much more creative. Thank you so much for this tutorial. What a great contribution!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-74374479200498482222009-07-16T12:18:15.505-07:002009-07-16T12:18:15.505-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-88463246486812230832009-07-09T18:15:13.846-07:002009-07-09T18:15:13.846-07:00I LOVE this idea! I linked to it from my own blog:...I LOVE this idea! I linked to it from my own blog:<br /><br />http://mollyleecards.blogspot.com/2009/07/portable-crafting-kit-goes-on-vacation.html<br /><br />Thanks a bundle, just very, very awesome!!!<br /><br />MollyMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020128804529545956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-20094338866396947902009-06-12T08:24:29.799-07:002009-06-12T08:24:29.799-07:00Ha ha ha...so this is what I'm saving all thos...Ha ha ha...so this is what I'm saving all those vintage travel cases for? Lovely idea!<br />I've been afraid to tear out the old yucky linings, now I can go at them and jazz up all my collection.<br />Thank you for showing how it's done.<br />Time to buy more of those little cases....yes!<br />Susie<br />TheAntiquePalette.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-86396729862610591152009-04-29T17:06:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:06:00.000-07:00fab ideafab ideaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018123148829332314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-30353132452651159852009-04-29T16:46:00.000-07:002009-04-29T16:46:00.000-07:00I found you via Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip. I...I found you via Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip. I really love this case. I just made one, too, using fabric to line it instead of paper. I also made a grid of cardboard covered with fabric to make separate compartments on the bottom of the case so that I could keep supplies separate. My case has become my favorite thing. Now I want more. If I make another I will try it out with paper. <br /><br />I love the pattern you chose. It really complements the color of the case exterior.Devonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768505492952325016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-48454076981724627772009-04-29T05:56:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:56:00.000-07:00hi Betty,
i made a post on vintage suitcases tod...hi Betty,<br /> i made a post on vintage suitcases today, and im including your creation. this is a cool idea to make from a vintage suitcase. hope you could drop by, http://theshopbug.blogspot.com/ thanks :)Green Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309473265741405080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-9658271610474968722009-04-28T00:58:00.000-07:002009-04-28T00:58:00.000-07:00This is my first time at your blog and I love this...This is my first time at your blog and I love this so much! I will be making one for mobile knitting, and I think I'll link to you on my brand new blog too.<br /><br />xox<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617709950716512184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-37321942662231569192009-04-19T17:43:00.000-07:002009-04-19T17:43:00.000-07:00Oh my God. Thanks for this, Bitter B.
I picked u...Oh my God. Thanks for this, Bitter B. <br /><br />I picked up a very old cosmetics case outside an op shop (that's Australian for Thrift store) yesterday.<br /><br />I am gutting it now. It is a hideous, painstaking time-consuming process. <br /><br />You're right .... it's very grotty work! Espècially when you're taking out rusty staples. <br /><br />I tried taking out a line of super-tough twine stitching, then realised the case would probably fall apart if I did that. Slowly does it. <br /><br />I need to remove some paper that is very well glued to the aluminium tubing on the inside. <br /><br />I think I'll use eucalyptus oil on a damp rag. It's quite a learning process. <br /><br />The exterior is a horrible buff colour. I want to see if leather tint will work on it - you know, the stuff used to dye shoes. I'd like to get it a bright red.<br /><br />One thing is clear, they don't make em like they used to! <br /><br />I think I'll wash my hands now and put it away for next time. And get on with something that will give me a little more in the way of instant gratification! <br /><br />I can see an end in sight. Just not today...If it ends up looking anything like yours, I'll be very happy. <br /><br />I will send before and after photos, or post em on my blog.<br /><br />EelohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-27747639716219373122009-04-01T12:32:00.000-07:002009-04-01T12:32:00.000-07:00I just stumbled across your blog...awesome tutoria...I just stumbled across your blog...awesome tutorial!!! it is fantastic!TheresaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386112481969435823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-85262180885049731872009-03-30T08:59:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:59:00.000-07:00This is spectacular! I have a suitcase that I have...This is spectacular! I have a suitcase that I have been itching to make into a crafty carrier. I searched and searched looking for ways to redo the inside and yours is the best yet! THANKS :)SweetMeat Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755886414074746753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-90823353464672365272009-03-30T08:58:00.000-07:002009-03-30T08:58:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.SweetMeat Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755886414074746753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-74277644077593187212009-03-30T02:54:00.000-07:002009-03-30T02:54:00.000-07:00This is wonderful. I saw a little suitcase - very ...This is wonderful. I saw a little suitcase - very chi chi - made up to be a first knitting or sewing or tea party kit for a small child (can't remember which). It cost around $80. So your project lends itself to gifts that are based on assemblages of cute objects..... <BR/>eeloh at eeloh.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-50337990640382510272009-03-29T19:12:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:12:00.000-07:00I just found a great old make up case that's in ne...I just found a great old make up case that's in need of some TLC - this is perfect! Thanks for sharing!Geek+Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363067457633606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-38371170397007796702009-03-29T18:23:00.000-07:002009-03-29T18:23:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness this would be great for my small cr...Oh my goodness this would be great for my small crochet projects. I love to work with embroidery floss for small floral items. I would be able to take it anywhere. I think I need to make a thrift shop run tomorrow. Thanks for the great idea.Katie Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901527976320211436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-66242506455183474432009-03-29T12:29:00.000-07:002009-03-29T12:29:00.000-07:00OHHHH,I love, love, love this- It is just what I n...OHHHH,<BR/>I love, love, love this- It is just what I need.<BR/>I have 3 suitcases that are just storing things right now- lots of family pictures and whatnot that I am going to scan to disc and then send the originals to my brother. <BR/>I am moving to a new apartment and paring down, then within a year I am moving to Australia and paring down further- I've been thinking about how to organize my craft and art supplies- There are categories of course- fabric and bead stuff, paper stuff and painting stuff- and /wire/metal stuff- (guess I need to get one more case)<BR/>so many different tools, work stations equipment and supplies!!!<BR/>I'll be destashing on etsy but-but-but- its soooo hard to get rid of some stuff. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for this- Its a big help.<BR/><BR/>DianaOh... Mercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149326322014046837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-240419867414018232009-03-29T11:04:00.000-07:002009-03-29T11:04:00.000-07:00Hi Stephanie!I got it at the Paper Source. It is j...Hi Stephanie!<BR/><BR/>I got it at the Paper Source. It is just their lovely thick gift wrap.<BR/><BR/>http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/giftwrap/ps-designs-wrap.htmlYou can call me Betty, or Bethany, or Beth ...Just don't call me late for dinner.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04105440452868506777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-89574468553348041482009-03-29T10:07:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:07:00.000-07:00LOVE it! I made one for my daughter's art supplie...LOVE it! I made one for my daughter's art supplies but it never occurred to me to make one for myself! Where did you get that gorgeous paper?Providence Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985425044641485343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23443085.post-45145216846198865462009-03-28T14:35:00.000-07:002009-03-28T14:35:00.000-07:00Oh wow. I see I'm not the only one totally inspire...Oh wow. I see I'm not the only one totally inspired by you. This is so well done! <BR/><BR/>p.s. have you see the new trailer for Where The Wild Things Are...I was skeptical, but the trailer knocks me out! I know you like children's books too...so I thought I'd let you know just in case.laurahttp://littleorangekitchen.typepad.com/my_little_orange_kitchen/noreply@blogger.com