Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do?! I think paint is one of the cheapest ways to transform just about anything! I have been painting, distressing & glazing so much these past few months that I think I could almost do it in my sleep! ha,ha! At least I could get alot more done that way!
Anyway, I am so pleased with the way these little round frames turned out! If you read my post a week ago on my garage sale frenzy during Michigan's Longest Garage Sale, you saw what the "before" looked like (second photo). Pretty icky!
See what I mean? As soon as I spotted this pair of vintage wooden frames, I knew they would look oh, so much better painted a nice creamy color! And with the addition of my blue & white toile bark cloth fabric, I can almost hear the frames breathing a sigh of relief! I used this fabric in quite a few projects in our bedroom, that you can read about here. I also used just a bit of "Rub-n-Buff" in "antique gold" to neaten up the metal hangers at the top. If you have never used Rub-n-Buff before, be sure to use disposable gloves, or else it will take you forever to remove it from your fingers! And just a little goes a long way!
I put these in my Etsy shop, but if they don't sell, I've got the perfect spot for them!!
Ok, here is another paint makeover using the same cream color (I know, big surprise, cream!)
Anyway, I really fell in love with this large wooden scoop, and I must say that I liked it black! But since I am putting it in my Etsy shop I painted it, distressed it a bit, then used my favorite antiquing glaze (Ralph Lauren, of course!).
It looks vintage, but it's not. It's much larger than it appears, too.
I thought it looked so pretty filled with shells. You can never have too many sea shells! I put a few reproduction vintage postcards from Paris in it, and I like that look, too! Well, I had better get back to my painting projects, I've got lots on my "to do" list! Have a great evening!
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17 comments:
The frames are to die for, I'm sure they will sell right away! I love the fabric too...yay paint!
With a little paint, fabric and imagination you took ordinary frames and made the extrordinary. Beautiful.
Wow! What a gorgeous project and makeover the plaques are! I just love them! Cute Etsy shop you have!
Hi Donna,
Oh, I love all your treasures!!! Beautiful!!! I want to tell you that you just won the tag on my I Owe it All to Him blog....congratulations! If you email me your address, I will mail it this week.
I'm at: cindylou_20@hotmail.com
Hugs,
Cindy
xo
The wooden scoop is awesome!! Love it with the shells in it.
What a great job on all your pieces. Can you believe I have never used rub and buff? I have always made my own mixture...but I think I need to try some of this stuff. I love the little round frames...perfect! AND the scoop-very cute with the seashells in it. I'm sure they won't last long enough for you to enjoy them for very long! Diana
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Love the fabric you used in the frames and the color of the frames! Great look.
The scoop looks wonderful with the shells!
So excited to hear you're a Rub 'n Buff "user".! AMACO has 17 different colors available. Let me know if you'd like to try any of the other colors, and I'll send some out to you to try. Your readers can find Rub 'n Buff at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, art supply stores, and of course on the AMACO website.
Hi Donna,
I was so excited to be featured on the Graphics Fairy--I'm so glad you saw it!
Here's the neat part...whoever becomes "Miss Creative Spirit" for September will win the bracelet--how cool is that?
By the way, I adore this post!
Hugs,
Cindy
Those frames are vastly improved..and you know I have a toile fetish..I even like the scoop..once you added the seashells..it takes a good eye to make 'cream' or white have any life at all, IMHO..but you always pull it off..
I have a feeling those will sell quickly. The frames were a clever idea.
-Rene
I am loving this wooden scoop....the frames too...but the scoop - oohhh...I love it!!
Everything you painted looks so much better in cream...so bright and cheery. I love the round frames with the toile. Great job:)
Hi Donna! What a difference in the frames! and the scoop is wonderful! I'm sure everything will sell quickly. Good job!!
Debbie@houseatthelake
Beautiful painting work. the round pictures are amazing. what a fab job you made of these.
hugs June xxxx
The frames look great and the blue and white toile will go with any decor. Fingers crossed that you move them quickly.
Good news! We're staring a Friday Giveaway link-up party this Fri. 8/27 plus we are giving away custom backsplash! Please join us. Jane F.
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