Treasured Trunk

July 31st, 2009 in member junk

TinTinJunkFan, member

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Some of the clippings are words of wisdom she saved...some items are going on 75 years....

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A beat up old college trunk (from Kmart some 30 yrs ago!) and a journal full of ephemera from a beloved great-aunt---She saved clippings, Valentine cards, stamps, advertising cards, notes from friends. I recently rediscovered her collection--it had been stored away for decades--finally decided to do something with them before the newspaper articles crumbled to dust. I painted the trunk black, lifted it up on new feet, and then decoupaged the cards and clippings. The refurbished trunk now stores a few quilts and vintage linens... and it's fun to see all the paper items she saved because they meant something to her.

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, tabletop, vintage, eclectic, family room, , bedroom, letters, paint, paper, decoupage, trunk

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shabbychick writes: Great idea - and a sweet way to keep some memories going...

Thanks for sharing! Kathy Posted: 2:11 pm on August 3rd

fellowjunker writes: Great project and very meaningful as well!
xojanis Posted: 10:22 am on August 3rd

suewhitney writes: Absolutely fabulous...great job!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 8:40 am on August 2nd

langi writes: I have an old trunk that needs a lift like this. When it is done....will post the results. Thanks for sharing what you did with yours. You gals all inspire me. Posted: 12:04 pm on August 1st