August 20, 2009

frame redo

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Now we all have seen or may own these type of frames. I personally have several that I have purchased in garage sales or Goodwill, this one cost me .75cents. I really like it as is,but it doesn't go with my decor, so I painted it. I used Americana Acrylic Paints in white and spa blue, paper plate, damp paper towel, and a sponge tip applicator.
First, I poured the white paint directly on the frame making sure that the paint was going inside the letters, I use the sponge to dab it in.
Next, I used a moist paper towel to rub off the white paint of the frame. The letters should be nicely filled with white paint, I retouched where needed.
Last, I poured spa blue on the paper plate, and reused the sponge (I rinsed it before)and dabbed some paint on it(not too much). I brushed gently over the frame being careful not to put too much pressure on it so I that the paint would not go in the letters and mess up the effect.
Here is the after picture! What do you think?
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10 comments:

Hattie said...

ummm, that is an AMAZING idea! I have a "sisters" frame that would look so much better with a little paint love. Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

What a GREAT makeover! Love the way simple paint transformed it. And, I LOVE that color.

Shelley said...

That came out so cute!

Anna Whiston-Donaldson said...

Very pretty. I love this suggestion.

Anna K said...

I think I have a couple of those in my stash that I will be pulling out and repainting. Thanks for the great project idea

anythinggoeshere said...

I think that it looks great. Much more professional your way than the original.

LukesLove said...

Love it! Maybe I should do mine that is similar.... =)

Kimba said...

Too cute! What a great makeover!
Kimba

sarah said...

Very cute!

From the Old InkWell said...

This really looks great and gives me some ideas! First time to your blog and I'll be back! Have a wonderful weekend!