Remember this $3 framed print from last weekend's treasures? It caught my eye because of the shape and length of the frame:
I've had these photos from my wedding in our room forever with no frame! I took it once to get framed at a craft store with a 50% off coupon and she quoted me over $100.
No thank you.
It's just been sitting there in the mat for 10 years...
it's time to do something about this.
I covered the glass with foil since it wouldn't pop out:
Gave her a coat of heirloom white spray paint (what else??)
And now my mat and pictures have a frame on top of the armoire in our room.
If you have something you want framed, don't overlook nice, big frames and mats just because they have a print you may not love in them. Look at the size of the opening and the shape of the frame, then imagine it in a different color if you need to. (Heirloom white and satin black are good starters)
This method will save you mucho dinero in framing costs :)
I now have a na-ked palm tree print...anyone want it? :)
Thursday= DIY day at Kimba's!
I love this! I always have a hard time envisioning something cute when those frames having some funky print. You've inspired me to give it another try.....
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, by the way! I visit often!
Great eye! I so often am too focused on the picture itself and not the frame.
ReplyDeleteWow! It is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love this~~but not as much as I love the bride inside!! Thanks for all of your inspiration!:)
ReplyDeleteWow. Now I just need to come accross one JUST like it :)
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOH Girl.....Love it..LOVE paint. I'm in the process of painting a pine hutch...Huge project, will share soon too, great job, I love how you have it displayed too, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
ReplyDeleteI love it Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteI'll pass on the palm tree though, I'm sure there's someone else who needs it MUCH more LOL
~TidyMom
That worked out well! It looks great white. I was at the craft store this past weekend and decided to ask about a piece of glass, for a $24.99 print that I broke. They wanted $40.00 for a piece of glass that was about 16 x 16. I could just buy a new picture!
ReplyDeleteoooo - i like your version much better than the palm tree thingy. I need start crackin on the old accessory issue at my house.
ReplyDeleteThat is terrific! Just goes to show you that if you have enough patience, you can find just the right thing!
ReplyDeleteNice job. I'm planning on trying spray painting a few things this weekend. I'm having trouble finding Heirloom White paint. Can you tell me the brand, and where you buy it. Also the satin black too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jan
Oh man! I never thought to decorate the top of our armoire!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm off to find the perfect accesories!
Maybe I'll put the palm tree print in my next giveaway since y'all want it so badly :)
ReplyDeleteJan~You can find Heirloom White at Home Depot. It's Rustoleum "Painter's Touch" brand and I usually get it in the satin finish. They also have a great satin black. Good luck~hope you can find it!
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ReplyDeleteCheri
Its So Very Cheri
What a wonderful transformation! I love your photos :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
~Michelle :)
(Treasure the Moment)
A wonderful tranformation. I love the way you are using a frame holder instead of simply hanging it on the wall. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use that frame. You've inspired me again...
ReplyDeleteAlyssa
lifeoflyssie.com
What a thrifty solution for framing your pictures. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour version of that palm tree print is so much better than the "before." :)
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous, and now so special. And what a steal at $3!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. That pic of your baby in the basket is beyond precious!
ReplyDeleteAlyshia
Much better!!
ReplyDeleteWhata terrific idea and such a practical and helpful way to frame such treasures in nice inexpensive frames! I have ton of pictures piled becuase I'm always on the hunt for afordable frames. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI will pass on the plam trees, however! heehee
Great makeover and great vision. Love when you can find something that fits a needs so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThinking outside of the box....it looks super....thanks for telling us where to buy the "HEIRLOOM WHITE" paint.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Wow! It's the reverse of the saying, "It's what's inside that counts."
ReplyDeleteAh, much better! It looks great and I love the price tag!
ReplyDeleteChelsea
wow, that's great! i have such a hard time over looking the ugly pictures I have a hard time seeing the beauty of what the item could be. You should see me just standing around goodwill trying to imagine what I could make with the things on the shelves! LOL
ReplyDeleteEverything you touch turns into beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
Roeshel
That turned out beautiful!
ReplyDelete$3 beats over $100 any day of the week! I love the texture of that frame too. You did it again Melissa! Love it all.
ReplyDeleteooo looks great! i just did a chair makeover. come by and take a look!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. I'm going on a frame mission this weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeauty! The frame looks so striking holding your pretty wedding photos.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job!
ReplyDeletegreat job! Kelly
ReplyDeletelove it!
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