Every workin' lady needs a fancy little briefcase covered in lace! At least that's what I think. I picked this boring brown briefcase up at a thrift shop recently and couldn't wait to dress it up! Here's how I did it...1. Supplies Needed: Vintage briefcase, wood glue (I like using heavy duty glue), lace trim or ribbon (the non-ruffled kind that lays flat works best) and scissors. 2-4. This project is easy and fairly self-explainatory through the photos above. Here are a few tips... Arrange your strips before glueing to make sure your proportions are pretty. Leave a little extra lace on each edge until you are done glueing and then trim last. Most importantly, use plenty of glue (especially on the edges). 5-6. I added lace to both sides of my briefcase. Check your glue bottle for drying time. Be sure to let the first side dry before flipping it over. Enjoy! ♥
Have fun feeling fancy with your pretty new briefcase! XO. elsie
See me wearing this briefcase in an outfit post right here.
Elsie, that is adorable, and a DIY that is not so intimidating that I couldn't just whip it up myself! Cheers to that. I look forward to getting lacy!
Posted by: Chelsea | August 18, 2011 at 11:57 PM
I have to say, this is very cute! Totally sold on the idea.
♥
Talia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Talia Christine | August 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Business time!
Posted by: danielleorama | August 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM
This is so cute! I've never thought extending "pretty-ness" to briefcases!
xx Grace
Dream-Boating
Posted by: Grace | August 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM
oh my god! i love lace and this is absolutely perfect!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | August 19, 2011 at 12:15 AM
So cute, I love it!
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Posted by: My Favourite Day Is Sunday | August 19, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Oooh. I love this! Now this is something I could be happy about carrying to work everyday.
Posted by: TheGirlyGeekBlog | August 19, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Such a cute idea!
Posted by: Hannah @ Smith+Scout | August 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM
this is brilliant!!
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Posted by: Amanda | August 19, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Oh my goodness!! Love it! I was just thinking when I saw your outfit post, "I wish she would do a DIY on that briefcase" (!!!)
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | August 19, 2011 at 12:40 AM
It's so simple yet adorable and elegant I love it! :)
Posted by: Meanz | August 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM
"Every workin'lady needs a fancy little briefcase covered in lace". I totally agree! :D
Love it.
Posted by: Silvia | August 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Oh my gosh, what a super sweet idea! I've got some brown vintage luggage and this would be a great way to dress it up and make it pretty. Thanks so much Els! xoxo
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | August 19, 2011 at 12:52 AM
I know we haven't done Holy Cute! in awhile, but can I get a Holy Pretty! for this briefcase?! 'Cause that's what it is!
Posted by: Jaime | August 19, 2011 at 01:11 AM
Super cute and such a good idea. I have loads of lace and have never thought of this.
Also, sorry I feel a little bad about this but thought you'd want to know, you have one small typo. You accidentally pressed c instead of v with 'leave a little extra lace'. Sorry, I hate when I do that on my own blog.
Posted by: Roxy | August 19, 2011 at 01:45 AM
Wow, what a lovely idea. I really like lace and I didn't realise how lovely it would look on a briefcase.
Sarah
xo
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Posted by: Sarah | August 19, 2011 at 02:29 AM
They rocked it!
Posted by: Herve Leger dresses | August 19, 2011 at 02:32 AM
Looks amazing! I'm off to find some glittery lace for my make up bag now! x
Posted by: Shinypigeon | August 19, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Cute!
Posted by: Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries | August 19, 2011 at 03:21 AM
What a brilliant idea! You added life and beauty to that lonely looking briefcase! :) Nice job!
Posted by: SellWoWAccount | August 19, 2011 at 04:43 AM