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I’ve been getting really in to frames and wall art lately. {Can you tell?}
I almost threw these frames out. The style is a country chic–I used to be into that style years ago but now I’m moving on. I’m wanting a more modern look for our master bedroom.
I took a look at the frames and realized the picture could be taken out and replaced. The frames could also be painted! So on I went to the garage and low and behold there was some leftover white spray paint.
Score!
So the {super easy} project began!
How To Repurpose A Frame
Take a look at the back of the frame. If the back can be taken off easily and a new picture can be put in you’ve got a winner! Look for frames at your local Goodwill, yard sales and even your own home.
I took the picture and Plexiglas fronts out of each frame. I sanded each frame slightly to help the paint stick.
I spray painted each frame with several coats of flat white spray paint. When spray painting, make sure you hold the can about 8-10 inches away from the frame and spray in even strokes so the paint goes on evenly and doesn’t run. After just a few coats the dark navy frames were now white. Honestly, I was surprised it only took 3 coats.
Next I made this artwork on PicMonkey.com, sized it to an 8 x10, cut it in half and placed each piece in a frame. (I wrote a couple tutorials on how to make artwork HERE & HERE)
I’m so thankful I repurposed these frames instead of throwing them away. This whole project only cost me $4.00 for printing out the photo to put in the frames. I love frugal projects with big results, don’t you?
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Beautiful frames, they turned out great. Cannot tell they were once shabby chic:) Love the prints you chose to create as well.
This is great, especially when frames are 25 cents to $1 at thrift shops! (stopped by from the Work it Wednesday link pary!)
Yes! I love finding frames for cheap! Looks like you and I have a lot in common! Thanks so much for stopping by, Chrystal!
So much better! I love the art you made for them!
Thank you Kathryn–I agree they look a lot better!
These came out awesome, beautiful transformation!!
Thank you, Dria!!
Carrie,
I love your updated artwork! totally going for a different look but using your frames was brilliant! Perfect words too!
Cheers to you and yours,
Therese
Thank you, Therese! I’m checking out your post right now!
Hey Carrie! Your awesome frames were featured at Give Me the Goods Monday! Come over and grab a button! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/06/give-me-goods-monday-features-13.html
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
You just made my day, Jenna! Thank you so much for the feature!!! I’ll head over to the feature post soon!
Brilliant idea! Love the new art you made! Picmonkey is soooo great for making DIY wall art! Thanks for partying with us at Give Me The Goods Monday! Hope to see you back next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I’m practically a Picmonkey addict 😉 Thanks for checking this out, Jenna!
Your updated frames look beautiful!
Thank you Dee! It was a really fun project and I’m so happy with the results.
They look so beautiful! I love that verse from Ephesians. Challenging, but awesome! Isn’t it funny that we both did a double frame makeover in the same week!? You know what they say… great minds think alike! 😉 Thanks so much for sharing this cool project, Carrie! Have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
That’s hilarious that our blog posts were so similar! Pinterest and blogs like yours have really gotten me excited about making new artwork so I’m sure I’ll be doing it again! The verse from Ephesians helps me focus when things get really challenging with the kids. It makes things easier knowing that God has given me a purpose and the grace to carry it out. You have a great weekend , too!
beautiful transformation and not an expensive one! I love spray painting and you did a very nice job spray painting yours in white! 🙂
Ingrid
Thank you, Ingrid! I’m going to stop by and check out your blog!
Total change and we love it!
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Sharon and Denise
Thanks ladies! I will link back right now!
These are great! I love the new color and the sentiments you choose ~ it really gave those frames a face lift!
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Thanks so much for the invite, Megin! I just linked this post up! Thanks for stopping by!
Hard to believe it was only $4 for such a drastic change! I love that you repurposed them instead of finding something new!
$4.00 really made a difference here, didn’t it! Thanks so much for stopping by Kelly!