Our grandchildren enjoy art projects. I brought out the acrylic paints and asked them to paint something colorful on our luggage. Why? It’s because our bags are just like most of the other bags on the airport conveyor belts—black! I wanted to easily spot ours.
My instructions were simple: Be creative. I also wanted each piece to have a message of God’s love. Before the kids started I sealed the luggage with black spray paint. This way their paint wouldn’t absorb and disappear. It was effective and dried quickly.
So how does the luggage look now?
- One piece has an underwater scene with smiling fish, underwater plants and a happy lobster crawling on the sandy bottom. On the side is the Christian fish sign: the Greek word for fish (Ichthus) which also forms the acronym “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”
- Another has a rocket ship taking off for the moon with a Bible verse: John 3:16
- One displays the American flag and July 4 fireworks representing American’s Independence Day. Written across the top: God Bless the USA.
- The last is a garden of colorful flowers: Thank You God for flowers, sunshine, etc.
Now we can identify our fun and creative luggage from a distance. The children are pleased to see their artwork put to use. The downside? Sometimes I think when we’re pulling our luggage through an airport terminal we look like a couple of flower children leftover from the ’60’s. But does that matter? I mean, it’s just luggage! Each piece is a conversation starter! For some reason other travelers will ask if we have grandchildren! Who doesn’t enjoy talking about their grandkids?
- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
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How precious Kathleen … so inspiring. Praise God for your boldness in all situations. I’m sure there will be plenty of conversations started and opening of doors to share of His love.
It’s true. Other travelers have approached us with compliments and questions. It’s been fun!
Kathleen, You are always thinking of something new! You are an inspiration. Thank you, Dave
Wasn’t trying to be an inspiration that day, just keeping the grandkids content.
This story made me smile…an ingenious idea and one that spreads the love of God as you travel. Awesome!
When the kids wanna paint, ya gotta let’m paint. No regrets.
Fantastic – an idea I can copy. No more mistaken luggage and the Word spread.
It works, Helene! And no one will walk away with your luggage!
Haha… simply delightful. : )
You might want to try it yourself PaperGiftsForEstefany !
You are right that so much luggage looks the same on the conveyor belt. Problem solved. I am sure you had no problem distinguishing your luggage from others.
Problem solved is right! Thanks for dropping by!