I've Been Framed!

As in picture framed!

Lately I've been having so much fun creating picture frame collections for my Etsy shop.  I think Pottery Barn must have started the trend (don't they seem to start them all?) of hanging empty picture frames on the wall, or propping them upon a shelf or mantle. At any rate, I love the look, and thought I would show you some of my recent creations.

 To me, half the fun of putting these collections together is the thrill of the hunt!  Yes!  I am sure you all know that feeling!  I've been searching high and low for unique frames to transform with paint and a little tlc.  While they may not start out looking so great, I think with some paint and distressing, they are all happy with their new look!  This set currently resides in my Etsy shop, if you care to take a peek!

 

The two above frames are some of my favorites!  Both are vintage, and ooozing in shabby goodness!  One is made of a very heavy resin, the other is wood and gesso.  Love!

 I also like combing other accents with my frame collections, such as this neat vintage key plaque in the photo below, and the vintage candle sconce in the first photo.

 The next photos (below) show a collection that I put together as a custom order for the sweetest woman!  She is going to be turning them into chalkboards, to hang in her soon to be born baby boy's nursery!  She was so much fun to work with, and I am thrilled to know that my frames will play a part in her baby's room!  It's so rewarding to get to know some of my Etsy customers a bit when I work on custom orders, or hear that they are going to use one of my creations at their wedding or for their babies!!

 I love how while all of the frames are different,  they have been united with my favorite paint color.  You guessed it!  Heirloom White!  A bit of distressing gives them even more character and adds to that "aged over time look".

 Some are vintage, some are newer.  I really love this little frame on the right (above).  Isn't it gorgeous?

 The other day I went out hunting for more frames to transform, and lucked out and found a bunch!  Now I'm in the process of working a little magic on them before I put them in my shop!

I'm super excited, as hubby's nephew and his wife flew in today from California to visit us for the weekend!  They are in route right now, so I won't be on here much this weekend.  Hope you all have a great one!!
I'm linking up with Debra over at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.  Be sure to check it out for tons of great ideas!