VINTAGE TRAIN CASE

Do you have a list of thrift store items that you’re always on the lookout for? I do and a vintage train case or makeup case has been on that list for a long time! Today our Thrift Store Team is sharing ideas for DIY makeovers on several affordable items that we found while out shopping at our favorite affordable places. Guess what my makeover is??

Before of the train/makeup case:

I love the old mirror, all I did was clean it! I decided to spray paint the outside with white paint and add my favorite color of blue on the inside. I don’t think I’ll ever stop loving every shade of blue 🙂 

After adding the stripes, I grabbed my sand paper and distressed all the areas that I thought would look like it had worn naturally. I love the shabby white look.

Yield: Vintage Train Case

Vintage Train Case Makeover

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Quick and easy makeover. Refresh and repurpose a thrift store find like this vintage train case or makeup case. I have added affiliate links for products or similar products used.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $15

Materials

• Vintage Train Case
• White Spray Paint
• Waverly Lagoon Chalk Matte Paint
• Waverly Mineral Chalk Matte Finish Paint
• Shelf Liner

Tools

• Sand paper
• Painters Tape

Instructions

1. Clean your makeup/train case, if needed.
2. Spray paint the outside of the case, 2-3 coats. Follow directions on the can.
3. Using the Waverly Lagoon paint the inside, 2 coats.
4. Tape area for stripes on the outside of the case (optional).
5. Paint the striped area with the Waverly Mineral chalk paint.
6. Lightly sand outside to distress, wipe away any dust. (After the paint has dried.)
7. Measure and cut shelf liner to fit the inside of the train case.

What would you put in your case? I think a plant would look great sitting in here.

I love the fresh new look and that pop of the blue lagoon inside.

Just think of all the things that you could organize and store in this old makeup case. I’ve thought about putting it in my kitchen to catch all the mail and flyers that come in every day.

Be sure to check out all the these great thrift store makeovers, just click on each one to see them:

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Vintage Train Case Makeover

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