Here is a fun winter crafting idea. This is pretty easy, and will give you a great result right away. I started with a suitcase in a color that I like, make sure that the inside is good. Get enough fabric to cover both sides, and a bottle of Mod Podge Fabric formula.

Put some plastic on your table surface to protect it, then brush the Mod Podge all over the fabric (precut it a bit larger than what you will need). After the fabric is completely dry, adhere it to your suitcase with Mod Podge applied directly to the suitcase, and add a coat over the top. Trim to fit, and do a final touch up to secure with Mod Podge. Have fun, and get creative.

This suitcase is just the right size for a laptop, and a Nook. I added a notebook, magazines, pen, etc, for travel. Love it!

Mod Podge Suitcase

This craft idea is really fun and not costly. First, find yourself an old hardcase suitcase. It needs to be in good shape, so your work is less. Make sure to look and smell the interior, you don't one that looks and smells bad. I found a small green one, just the right size for my notebook laptop, nook, and other things that I like to take with me. I have fabric for the sides and I found this tutorial for the instructions- www.the36thavenue.com and look down the right side to a pic of the suitcase for the instructions. I like the base color, green, of my found suitcase (cost $3.50), and don't want to paint it...that is a good thing.