Suitcase Scrapbook

Its crazy how, one minute, something doesnt mean anything to us at all - like Grandmas apron. Suddenly, shes gone, and that apron is a cherished reminder that you would never part with. Over the years, we lose friends, family, and even pets, and its always sad. Some of us put memorials on the graves of our lost loved ones, others collect things that used to belong to a person. If youve got an old suitcase, you can turn it into the most unique and precious scrapbook of all. Make a suitcase scrapbook to cherish the memories of a loved one, or a pet, or make a different type of scrapbook. A suitcase scrapbook can be dedicated to a fun time in life, rather than the loss of a life. No matter what type of scrapbook you want to make, a suitcase is the perfect place to make it.

Use a suitcase as you would a scrapbook. That is, fill it with pictures, awards, postcards, letters, and more. If you want, decoupage fabric or paper on the outside of the suitcase to give it a particular theme. When you cut the material into small squares its easy to glue them, this way and that, to cover the outside of the suitcase, and create an interesting look. You can even decoupage photos on the case.

Inside the case, remove the linings. You can then attach the memorabilia inside. Decide on the way you want the display to look. One display is made by opening a suitcase in the usual manner, and glimpsing the things on the inside of the lid, and of the case itself. A different display is made when you stand the case up on one side, and then open it. That way, it opens like a book. The second type is a nice display for a memorial that will be left in place. Open the suitcase in the manner you want and begin decorating the inside with photos and other things. Align pictures around the inside walls of the case and/or lid. Or, mount a single, large picture on the lid, and fill the rest of the suitcase with things that go along with the particular theme. Use peel-n-stick hangers to hang certain things, like medals or jewelry. Glue on large pockets to hold notes and letters. You can even make shelves, or section dividers, using thin wood or cardboard. The memorial suitcase can be made to remember a lost love but doesnt necessarily have to be for a sad occasion. Make one to celebrate school, the birth of your child, years of vacations, or your life with the person you love. Or, make one to show off your collectibles, like action figures or dolls.