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Frame Makeovers

Turn Ugly Thrift Store Frames Into Beautiful Painted Frames!

I’m so excited to bring you this Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge! I’ve teamed up with 20 other bloggers for this thrift store blog hop. The rules were simple–take an item(s) from a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. and transform it into a new piece of home decor. There was no budget, or theme to stick to so we were free to let our creativity run wild!  Scroll down and see all the amazing DIY projects!  My project this month is painted frames.


Today I’m sharing some painted frames that I found back in March on a thrift store trip.  I first showed them to you in this thrift store haul video.  I think I paid $1.99 for each of them.  I really liked the detail but the gold didn’t really fit my style.  So when our neighbor at Junk Bonanza San Diego, Paint and Paddles, gave me some samples I thought I’d try them out on these frames.

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Supplies for Painted Frames

  • old frames with some detail
  • 2 colors of paint – I used my samples from Paint and Paddles.
  • paint brushes

Close up of white painted frames

First, I covered the frames with two coats of the creamy off white paint.  After it dried I used a VERY little bit of gray on a dry brush and just went over the high points.

I got a few spots too dark so I just dry brushed the white again over the gray.

These didn’t get a finish coat since they’ll be hanging on the wall and won’t get any wear.

I’m hoping by the next time I find frames like this I’ll have my video studio set up better so I can actually show you how I dry brushed them.


Be sure to check out my fellow bloggers’ projects too!

 

If you enjoyed these painted frames, you might also like these:

  • DIY Chicken Wire Frames
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  • 10 Ways to Display Bedroom Frames
  • Gray Chalk Paint Jewelry Cabinet with Pink Interior

Thanks for reading my post!  This project was shared at these blog parties and featured on  Share It One More Time .

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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25 Comments

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Comments

  1. Kim~madeinaday says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:28 am

    I agree the gold was too much but now they are too fun! I love the detail I totally would of bought them too!
    Kim

    Reply
  2. Paula@SweetPea says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Paint gives these frames a completely different look. I like the colors that you used!

    Reply
  3. michelle james says

    April 14, 2016 at 8:35 am

    These frames turned out beautifully! The detail shows up so much more now in the lighter color! Great job!

    Reply
  4. Chelc | Inside the Fox Den says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Painted frames always make for a nice addition to any space!

    Reply
  5. Debrashoppeno5 says

    April 14, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    I love how white paint can bring old frames back to life. They look fantastic.

    Reply
  6. Susie | The Chelsea Project says

    April 14, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Love these frames so much. The color will work with anything. You are so clever. XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project

    Reply
  7. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    Those were the perfect frames for refinishing. The details are so pretty and the distressed look you achieved is gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. Pili says

    April 15, 2016 at 1:40 am

    The shapes were great and they look awesome now! I am always on the look for frames at thrift stores too.
    I would love to invite you to share this with us at our new Sweet Inspiration party which will be life later today Friday at 3 UTC
    Hugs!

    Reply
  9. Sam@Raggedy Bits says

    April 17, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    These frames turned out wonderfully!!! I Love the details!! They look like a million dollars!! 🙂

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      April 28, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      Thanks, Sam!

      Reply
  10. Erlene A says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:37 am

    Love old frames and I always look for them at thrift stores too. The new paint gives it a great new look. BTW- do you ever come to the Fallbrook Vintage Flea Market?

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      April 28, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      Erlene, No I’ve never been to the Fallbrook Flea. It’s a little far for me. I’m in Nor Cal.

      Reply
  11. Carol says

    February 26, 2017 at 5:14 am

    The frames are a great find for the price. Most frames are my thrift stores are very plain. Love the painted look.

    Reply
  12. Gabrielle Tyler says

    February 28, 2017 at 8:01 am

    I love those bog ol’ frames. They turned out great!

    Reply
  13. Melissa Ruddy says

    March 3, 2017 at 6:27 am

    Love recycled projects like this. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  14. Vickie says

    September 4, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    When you buy frames to redo, are they usually plastic or wood? Do you sand a little before you paint? Thanks for the info. Love the look of these pretty frames!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      September 4, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      I’ve painted plastic and wood and I don’t ever sand before painting. But I always use a chalk type paint that doesn’t require it.

      Reply
  15. Jan says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:57 am

    WOW! Those look great! Thanks for sharing at Let’s Party! Look forward to see you again this week!

    Reply
  16. Sheri says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Look great! Thanks for sharing at To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to have you join again next week!

    Reply
  17. Jann Olson says

    October 8, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    I love painted frames! It just takes them to a whole new place. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  18. Jodie Fitz says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:23 am

    It’s amazing what paint can do! Thanks for sharing at last week’s RTT Party. We hope to see you this week. We’re open and growing all week long: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2018/10/09/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-14-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
    xo

    Reply
  19. Pam says

    October 10, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    These are gorgeous. I’m featuring them at Thursday Favorite Things tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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