Over the course of this week of packing, I realized I needed an extra bag/backpack to take to California. Being the thrifty gal that I am...I first scoured my moms closet. Heh.
I happened to come across a very old, tan, leather backpack my mom had when she was in her twenties... living in California. It only seemed fitting that I take it out of the closet, give it new life and take it back to its "mother-land" with me.
This is the backpack BEFORE.
Notice all of the water-stains along the bottom. I liked the tan color...but I thought a darker stain would be more "me" and help hide some of the stains :)
Mid Stain:
(A special shout out to Shelli for helping me!)
Almost done!!
FINAL product!! I added a few feathers just for fun.
It's going to be a perfect backpack to take to bookstores and stuffs.
I challenge you all to take something old...and make it "new" this week :)
Good work. I love this sort of project.
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