I’m feeling the pressure after my (completely unexpected) win in week one, and I’ve decided to do another Not Sewing Project for my week two entry – the Suitcase Puppet Theatre. This is a vintage suitcase to which I added a hinged pop-up stage. I love that my boys can set up a tabletop theatre in seconds, and when they’re done, the puppets and everything stores safely inside. I also love the vintage peddler feel of the whole thing, and chose the scrapbook papers that I Mod-Podged onto the stage proscenium and the suitcase lid accordingly. My boys did not want to put it away and go inside for lunch! See the tutorial on how to make it HERE
Suitcase Puppet Theatre – American Crafter Round 2
I won week 2 – holy smokes! I had to pick my jaw up off the floor. Thanks for voting!
Caroline
I just love this!…and now to find an suitcase so I can make one too…
I Know The Plans I Have For You
Your suitcase puppet show is so cute! My kids would love that!! And your kids are ADORABLE!!
Emilia
one word: rad
Kei
That’s such a cute idea! I love that you kept a vintage feel to it with the design of the stage, rather than being a suitcase makeover it looks like a geniune vintage toy! Absolutely love it. I wish I was a kid again so that I could have one 🙂
Paula
Oh wow, this is adorable 🙂 and what a clever idea. I’d love to have you share this on my Kid’s Crafts link party. Hope you’ll join us!
Paula
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Heather
This is such a cute and fun idea!! You’re so creative. Thank you for sharing!
-Heather
copperhead
I think I need to see a side view of this – what holds up the front?
Melissa
The hinges are holding up the front, which is made of foamboard. I’ll be posting a tutorial on Wednesday.
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
How fun! I’m finally getting around to commenting on all these projects…I love that it all folds up when you’re done too 🙂
Our Delightful Home
This is too cute. I would love for you to link up at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-6.html
Mrs. Delightful
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Susanm
This is very cute. Looks like your boys are having fun.
Gail Purath
That is the cutest! I love the vintage suitcase and what a terrific idea for a “take-it-with-you” children’s activity! Thanks for sharing this. Gail
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
–Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Stacey
This is a great project! Excellent pics! I would love for you to stop by my Creative Inspirations party to link it up! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Carla
Wow, what a neat idea!
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Crystal
Congrats! This is so awesome! I would LOVE for you to stop in and share it in my Mommy Solutions linky. You have such a great ideas! Feel free to share others, too. Thanks, Crystal http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2012/03/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-36/
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy
WOW. Incredible as always!! I know my little guy would love this! Just tweeted this fun idea 🙂
ms.composure
Stumbled onto your blog via the blog hop and just wanted to show you some blog luv! def enjoyed this post 🙂 new follower!
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Kathy Brenden
Way cute! Consider, if you will, sharing with my readers over at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2012/03/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-17.html
Hugs,
Sass
Stacey
This idea needs an award! How original and creative! I love it and the pics of those kiddos playing with it are precious!
I would love if you stopped by to link it up to my party happening NOW! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
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Randi~Dukes and Duchesses
What an awesome idea! I love the old suitcase and your makeover into a puppet theater is fantastic!
Anonymous
Eek, love this so much! Fed up of making up stories for kids- now they can make up their own! Now where can I find an old suitcase….