Real Gypsys?

Did you know that the Gipsy Kings are real gypsys?  Well I didn’t either.  And that they are singing in their gypsy dialect, not spanish, not english, not french.  How cool is that?!?  We saw them live in concert last night with a few thousand of our closest friends and not a soul in the venue had one clue what they were saying.  Graciously, they spoke broken spanish between songs to help us along.  I have never seen a crowd more invigorated and alive.  It was an incredible concert by an unbelievable band.  Two thumbs way up!

Vintage Samsonite

In crafting news, I got out the mod podge yesterday and began working on a small suitcase.  I’ve seen this idea around a couple of places and decided to give it a go myself.  I used a Bambi book from the 1970’s.  I was able to do the front side yesterday, let it dry, and will finish the back today.  It’s a cute little vintage Samsonite case with a fabric handle.  I’m guessing they were used as weekend bags.

Speaking of the weekend!  Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

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7 Responses to “Real Gypsys?”

  1. molly says on August 29th, 2008 at 8:52 am :

    very cute! is that the “bambi gets lost” book? i have two copies - one which i plan to craft with. such cute illustrations.

  2. chikaustin says on August 29th, 2008 at 8:53 am :

    Hi Molly - Yes, it is that book! :)

  3. misty says on August 29th, 2008 at 9:42 am :

    this is SUCH a great idea! As Genny’s grown out of her little bag I think maybe we’ll go thrifting and look for a hardbacked suitcase and some old books to do this with.

  4. Manoute says on August 29th, 2008 at 11:16 am :

    Beautiful!
    For your new name, I don’t have any suggestion but you could maybe find something spanish related.

  5. Alexis says on August 30th, 2008 at 6:14 am :

    I did not know that about the Gipsy Kings! How cool!

    I am thinking about a new name for you–although I do like the one you have already!

  6. two hippos says on September 1st, 2008 at 2:20 am :

    I love the Bambi suitcase, what a fab idea!

  7. Anne says on September 2nd, 2008 at 9:54 pm :

    Ah! I’ve been modge podging this weekend too…I will let you know when my project is done - I used old children’s books too. I love what you did with this suitcase!

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