Violin Instrument Case Repurpose
upcycle an old instrument case into a fun repurposed violin case shelf.
Old instrument cases can often be found inexpensively secondhand. The instruments themselves have gotten broken, but the case is still intact. I picked up this cute little child’s violin case at an estate sale. I’d never seen one this small and knew it’s curvy shape could be upcycled into something fun. Two little mini shelves were born from this Violin Instrument Case Repurpose.
Violin Instrument Case Repurpose
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A Curvy-Shaped Instrument Case Will Be Better
You could repurpose any old instrument case, but a curvy shaped one will be much more interesting than just a rectangular shaped one. A guitar case would be great for this upcycle.
This cute child-sized violin case caught my eye, because I’d never seen one so small. Who else is taken with anything miniature?
I ripped out the blue velour padding inside to have just the frame.
Separate the Violin Case Top and Bottom
To separate the top and bottom, take out the hinge pin. Use a nail set and a hammer to remove. This one was so small, we had to use a nail to push it through.
Cut Shelves to Fit the Inside of the Instrument Case
Remove the cardboard pieces that held the fabric insert in. They popped off quite easily. Then cut shelves to fit where you want them to be. We had some thin old wood pieces from a vintage crate that worked nicely.
Decoupage, A Repurposing Favorite
To finish off the inside of this violin case with a music theme, I decoupaged vintage music to the insides. Then I glued sawtooth hangars to the back and hot glued the shelves in.
Now the vision in my head was happening!
Ready for the big reveal?
A simple glittery bottle brush tree and a mass of yarn poms is all these little violin, music-inspired shelves need for Christmas!
They will look just as cute throughout the year, with little bits of seasonal decor!
(See how to make my “Upcycled Vintage Puzzle Heart” here)
I love being able to see the hinges on both sides and the handle, too. Such fun little shelves to decorate a music room! Our dining room is decorated with a music theme this Christmas, and these little repurposed violin shelves are so fun to display on an old cribspring.
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Such a unique and gorgeous upcycle! I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
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Creatively, Beth
Thanks for the invite, Beth! I popped over:)
Wow, it took me forever to scroll through the comments. Obviously, there are many of us who think this upcycle is AMAZING! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Snickerdoodle Party. I am featuring you this weekend!
Wonderful! Thanks so much, Marie:)
Fabulous upcycling project Lora! I’m so excited to feature your post at the Tuesday Turn About Link Party. Happy Christmas!
Thank you, Michelle!
I have been following you for several years. I think the first item that caught my eye was your bed frame with Christmas cards and Christmas bulbs. I love all your ideas and try to make similar projects. Merry Christmas and may 2021 be another year of great inspiration.
Thanks for faithfully following, Diane! Yes, bed springs are one of my favorite ways to decorate; so much flexibility! Merry Christmas to you!
Oh my! How cute is that? Now must find find one to make this for our daughter who is a music teacher.
I forgot to tell you I follow you on email.
Perfect; thanks!
That would be perfect, Pam! Good luck!
What an amazing addition to your music themed dining room. Very unique! I already follow you on Instagram, so I just added a follow on Facebook. I love a giveaway!
My daughter just started playing the viola and I would love to find an old one to use in her room!
That would be so fun! Good luck:)
My previous attempt failed, I think, so I’m re-commenting. Such a clever idea! I love all things miniature and thought about arranging a multi-level doll house in the case, too.
I receive your emails and have gotten so many useful ideas from your posts. Your cleverness especially benefits those of us(ME) whose creative juices haven’t been flowing as readily lately. 🙁
Thanks for your ideas and this giveaway and keep on creating!
Dorothy
Yes, miniature pieces of doll house furniture would be adorable in it, Dorothy! Like a mini still life! Thanks for reading and following; glad to send inspiration your way!
I absolutely love thus upcycle! I have an empty violin case I rescued from the purge bin in my workshop more than once. You given me a vision of what I can do with it. Thanks for all your great ideas! I follow you on all three social platforms and by email. Love your creativity!
So happy to hear that there are violin cases out there that are going to get a whole new lease on life! Thanks for following!
You are nonstop fabulous ideas, Lora. I love this!! Just followed you on Pinterest too – I can’t believe I wasn’t already following you there. Now I am! 🙂
You’re too sweet, friend:) Thanks for following…everywhere!
Dear Lora: I love both your projects and your “dialogue” via your email and blog. I follow you religiously via email lures to your blog! Also Pinterest! Thanks for helping to sponsor the generous Christmas gift! Best wishes always, and keep on pondering and converting junk into one of a kind treasures! Merry Christmas and much hope for a better year in 2021…Sandra
Thanks so much for faithfully following, Sandra! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I joined all your sites. I enjoy your blog and would love to win.
Wonderful, Glenda! Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
This is super cute! I follow on Pinterest, but going to go to Instagram and follow also. Michigan is where I’m from. Thanks for all you do!😁
Wonderful, Gail! Merry Christmas:)
I’m following on all 3 sites. Thanks for the chance to win!
Wonderful; thanks! Merry Christmas!
love your talents follow you from Iowa !!!
Wonderful! Thanks, Mary!
Hello! I follow you on Pinterest. I love your projects. They always inspire me to look at things with a fresh eye.
Yay! Love when my readers can spot potential! Thanks, Melanie:)
I wouldn’t have thought of doing that! A fun way to reuse the case.
Thanks, Noreen!
What a great idea. So cute. Instagram is my social media of choice.
Thanks, Becky! It is my goal to get better at IG in the new year; reels, IGTV…consistency:) And Youtube; gotta figure that one out, too..
What a fun idea! I love it. I follow on Facebook. (And know you originally from Patina General — I still miss that place!)
Thank you, Shana! Can’t believe it’s been 4 years already! We miss it, too;)
Love the idea. I would never have thought to do that. Looks great. i will have to keep a lookout for a case. I shop at Goodwill all the time. You can get some great deals. I follow you on Pinterest and Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.
Good luck finding one, Susan! Thanks for following:)
That is so original! It would have hurt my heart to mess up sheet music – how did you decide what to use?? I follow your blog because I am a blogger always on the lookout for well-written blogs to learn from, by people with similar values and world views. I can’t remember how I found you – maybe through Adirondack Girl At Heart.
Yes, Diana at Adirondack Girl @ Heart and I are friends, and she has been a wonderful mentor through the years! Glad you found your way here, Jana! I have seen a lot of old music through the years, and know I appreciate it even more when it is applied to a project like this than not being able to see it packed away;) Have a Merry Christmas!
Creative!
Thanks!
This is so clever. I love it! And, I have an old violin and case in my basement!!! I’m going to have to take another look at it.
Definitely do; it needs to graduate from the basement;)
Love the violin case up cycle-neat way to ‘showcase’ it (couldn’t help myself). I follow your newsletter and now Instagram…keep up the great vintage eye candy!
Thanks, Krysta!
You are so creative! Where does it all come from? 🥰
I follow you on Pinterest plus I get your emails too.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Wonderful! Thanks, Linda!
Hi Lora! I love the violin case! And I followed you from Patina General and on to Pinterest!
Awesome, Emily! Thank you:)
The shelf is a good gift for a music teacher and I follow you on all 3 social sites and subscribe to the letter!! Merry Christmas!!!
Wonderful! Thanks:)
What a sweet idea Lora. The sheet music is perfect and I love the little shelf!!
Thanks, Sheila!
I absolutely love this Upcycle project Lora!! I especially love shelf side with the tree!! It just fits perfect& is so pretty against the sheet music!!!
I follow you on Pinterest & FB & I get your emails too!!
Thanks for the chance to win a prize!
Glad you enjoyed it, Alice!
I went ahead and subscribed to all three: Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. I also get your weekly emails. Thank you so much for this give-away!
Wonderful, Cyndi! Thanks for following:)
I have been obsessed with miniatures for years. I would add a collection of animals playing instruments to your case. I just scored a set of 4 Santas (vintage plastic) playing musical instruments that I will eventually put into a scene. SOMEDAY I will make a tiny scene (with what were probably dollar store type pigs) in a one pound canned ham can! I had a friend who says God won’t let you die until you finish all of your projects; I’m going to be VERY OLD!
I love these creative ideas, Kathy! Yes, miniatures on these little shelves would be adorable; maybe that will be after Christmas:) And not dying until we finish all our projects? Guess I’m going to live forever! LOL
Super cute! I don’t have an instrument case, but I do have a child’s suitcase that would probably work. In fact, I have some children’s picture books that are a little ‘mouse eaten’ that could be put to use on it, too! Well I’m definitely inspired now.
I already followed you on Pinterest and now I am on Instagram!
Wonderful ideas; so glad you got inspired! Thanks for following:)
I spotted that sheet music in the thumb nail linky at Farmhouse Friday and had to run straight over! Love this little upcycle!
Yes, we are music lovers and music-themed decor lovers, Amber! My dining room is music-themed for Christmas this year!
Cute idea! I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
Wonderful!
I was already a follower on Pinterest, but now I’m also a follower on Instagram. Thanks for the giveaway.
Wonderful; thanks!
Hi Lora, I checked and I already follow you on IG but your posts must be buried somewhere as I haven’t been seeing them. I also took this opportunity to follow you on Pinterest. I am glad we are getting re-connected. Your shelf idea is brilliant.
Oh, those algorithms:( Maybe “like” a couple pics on IG and it will put them back into your feed (?) Glad you found your way back!
Adorable idea. I agree the sheet music is perfect. I once had a very old tattered one with burgundy velvet, it was gorgeous, but I didn’t have room for it at the last move/purge. Happy Weekend!
Oh, those really old ones are so cool, but I totally get having to “edit” all our treasures, Debra;)
Love your ideas. Thanks for being so creative: your ideas have made my house look great. I follow you on pinterest. Thank you
Thanks, Rhonda! What a wonderful compliment:) I’m so happy to hear you’re loving your home more!
Love the sheet music as the liner of this wonderful little case. I’ve never thought of repurposing an instrument case before! I follow you as you come into my email box regularly and also on Instagram. Very, very creative ideas which get my blood pumping and forces me out the door to go to Good Will for repurposing material!
All the best, thanks for the gift give=away—Sandra
Thanks for faithfully following, Sandra! I should probably get a commission or a discount at Good Will for that;)
I love the old sheet music addition! Whole thing turned out cute!! I follow you on Facebook and pinterest:)
Your pupil ;-D
Stef
Thanks, Stef. Love it:)
What a cute way to use an old instrument case, thanks Lora. I follow you on all three medias so i can get the scoop of what your doing, lol! Have a great weekend.
You get the most faithful follower award, indeed, Marlene! If I was picking out the winner name, I’d crumple the paper with your name on it a whole bunch (so you’d get picked)! Hope you’re enjoying a Merry season!
I follow you on Facebook and Instagram!
Awesome!
OMGosh! Cute and fun!!
Thanks, Robyn!
I left a comment on your Pinterest about trying to find those frogs for my old post cards
The giveaway is super this time of year for some lucky winner. Thks Donna
I’ll have to check over on Pinterest, Donna. I sometimes forget to check comments over there; it’s a new thing, I guess. I have the best luck finding those frogs at church sales or garage sales. Don’t see them much at thrift stores, unfortunately:( Of course you could find some on Etsy or Ebay, I’m sure.
Making a shelf out of a violin case is such a unique idea. I am always surprised at the ideas you have for repurposing items. Great inspiration. I am following you on Pinterest.
Awesome! Thanks, Barb:)
Super cute and such a clever way to use it. So fun. Thanks for linking it up on the Farmhouse Friday LP!
Thanks, Cindy!
I’m following you on all three channels! I love to see what you’re up to!
Wonderful, Fonda!
You’re so kind to be doing a giveaway. I already follow you on Pinterest, Instagram AND Facebook. Guess I can’t get enough of you and your cool ideas. ;). Thank you for gifting. Cindy
Wonderful! Thanks:)
Hi Lora, I love that you lined the case with sheet music!
I am now following you on Facebook.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Awesome, thanks!
What a cute shelf! The little case is adorable! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I follow you on Instagram and Pinterest.
Wonderful! Your welcome:)
This is one of the nicest r-purposes that I have ever seen. Just lovely. I always enjoy your emails.
Thanks, Freda!
Adorable. I agree, things are cuter when miniature
I knew I wasn’t the only one;)
I always enjoy reading your blog on Pinterest and have tried some of your projects. I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest.
Wonderful; thanks!
Such a cute repurpose! I am following you on FB, IG, and Pinterest.
Wonderful! thanks:)
This is such a great idea!! I love following you on Facebook and receiving your email updates. Merry Christmas 🌟🎄🎅🤶
Thank you!
This is so cute, Lora…lining it with the music was perfect! I love your creativity!Sent
Fun giveaway! I follow you on FB, IG, and Pinterest…