Turn an old suitcase into a treasure chest Mom can use to hold children's artwork, cherished letters and other memorabilia. Decorate as shown in Crafts to Celebrate the Seasons by Mary Engelbreit ...

I decided to "upcycle" a hard-shell suitcase -- I found mine at Stars & Splendid Antique Mall for $18 -- into a couple of incarnations, trying it out with some new storage roles.

There are four old suitcases stacked in my basement. The vintage styles from the '50s. Really much cooler than today's attempts at travel-ware. They scream history. Then you must check out the ...