Question: Where do you find your inspiration? Magazines, Blogs, Stores, Friends?
Well, this project was inspired by my bloggy friend Jaime at Crafty Scrappy Happy! Amongst her decor pics from last fall, I spotted an old frame with old book pages as the artwork. I {loved} it! At first I thought I would keep an eye out for an old frame… but the good Lord knew how long that might take. I decided to visit “the basement” and started rummaging through the mountain of items we’ve been accumulating to donate to Goodwill. I happened to stumble upon this frame (pictured below).
Aaand, my wheels started turning! This frame could be my upcycle — and save me some money! Actually, this was one of my sisters old picture frames, so that meant this frame was zero dollars. Woot! Sooo, I headed out to the garage and within 45 minutes to an hour (due to some drying time), I had a fabulous piece ready for use. Let’s take a look at what I did to create my upcycled frame. Ready?
I started by sanding down some of the finish with a sander.
My goal was to get it looking older, worn down. Messy and Dusty? Yep {smile}.
I also gave a few bangs of the hammer and the claw side to add some character.
I gave a quick coat or two of Old White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
Definitely not looking for any form of perfection. She’s looking great already, right?
I then used Graphite in Annie Sloan paint with a little water to add some texture.
Sanded here and there. Added a little more paint. Sanded some more.
To finish this project up, I lined the inside of the frame with pages of an old book.
I used double sided tape to keep them in place. Voila!
And a perfect piece of upcycled decor is born! I {love} it and so does the hubs.
I think it added a perfect touch to my Dining Room.
I’m desperately trying to take the ‘new’ out of our home, slowly but surely.
I’ll be partying {here, here, here and here}.
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This is so awesome! I love not only how the frame turned out but the pages inside are really cool
xoxo, Tanya
Thanks so much, Tanya! Hugs.
This turned out so gorgeous Kelly!! I love the colour you chose and the pages inside the frame is such a unique idea!
P.S I get ideas from everywhere including magazines and fabulous blogs like yours:)
Thanks so much, Tani! I was super excited as to how this project turned out. I think it’s a keeper
This looks great!!
Love that paint
Have a lovely day
Claire x
Thanks so much, Claire! Have a fabulous week. xo
I LOVE that Kelly!! See I need you to come help me with my family room! – probably will have to wait until after the holidays at this rate
Thanks so much, Cheryl! I’ll gladly come out and help
We always have a good time… After the holidays sounds like a plan. Let me know. HUGS!!
i just got some AS chalk paint! i can’t wait to use it. your frame looks great! what a great idea!
Woot Woot! You’ll love the AS chalk paint…it’s kind of addictive. Thanks so much for loving on my project, Kellie. HUGS!!!
so cute Kelly!!!
I am honored that I inspired your crafting and decorating!!! I LOVE your look and your styling! You rock!
Jaime
Jaime, Jaime, Jaime
Thanks so much for stopping by — and for the inspiration. Love you, girl. HUGS!!
Very cool. I was just talking with the hubs about doing this to a handful of our frames
YAY! You’ll have to let me know how your frames turn out, Gina! How are things going on the blog?
There’s nothing better than finding a treasure right in your own basement! Great job….great inspiration!!
Thanks, ladies! I couldn’t agree more on finding treasures in your own basement
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week. Hugs.
I love it! You did a great job in the frame…gives me inspiration for a couple frames I have been given.
Thanks
Debbie
Thanks so much, Debbie! I always love hearing when readers are inspired… Be sure to let me know how yours turn out. Have an incredible week. HUGS!
I love this! it is unique, creative and was inexpensive to make!
Def a conversation piece!
Thanks so much, Michelle! I was so pleased as to how it turned out
Love it! I love the “simple,” projects that turn out to be amazing works that you can proudly use in your home! Brilliant use of an old frame!
Thank you so much for stopping by and for loving on my project…. I love the simple, yet wow pieces. Have a great week. Hugs.
Beautiful! I am so astonished by the creativity and ability you DIYers have to see the potential in things most of us would throw away!
Awww. Thanks so much, Amy. DIY projects are a blast and so rewarding
Ones mans junk is another mans treasure; however, we see treasures in just about anything. Ha!
What a great idea! So creative!
Thank you, Kerri! xo
What a great idea, love it!
Thank you so much, Hanan!
fabulous idea kelly!! Love how it turned out!
Thanks, ladies! Can you tell I’m a little behind on the blog? {hee-hee}
LOVE-LOVE!!! …and it looks fabulous in your dining room!
Thanks a million, Kristine. HUGS!
Cute frame! I really want to try chalk paint.
Thanks, Crystal! BEWARE, chalk paint is a wee-bit addictive
You’ve been warned. hee-hee.