Frame Facelifts

Sometimes I get tired of the same old frames that you can find everywhere.  I have found that it’s fun to dress up a frame to match the décor you have or the project you are working on.

How about adding some twine, rope, or yarn to a cheap frame to add a nautical or masculine feel.

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You can add texture using a puff paint or caulking.  Here I used puff paint and added “polkadots”.  When they were dry I painted over them.  You can see the before and after here.  I’m going to finish painting the frame and add a varnish to shine it up.

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One of my favorite ways to change a cheap dollar store frame is by adding craft sand to the paint.  I love the rustic feel it gives.  This is part one to a two part series.  I’ll show you what I do with these later.

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First of all, remove the backing and glass from the frame.  Sand lightly to rough up the surface.  The paint sticks better to this.

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Paint on a coat of your paint (without the sand).  The paint can be good ol acrylic or latex words fine, too.  Let dry.

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Mix four parts paint to one part craft sand.  Mix well and apply to your frame using a sponge brush.  I used a heavy coat of the sand paint to give it good texture.  Let dry.

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Sand sections of the frame to add some patina and to smooth rough edges.  You could even rub some stain or thinned down brown paint to antique.

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I love this look and can’t wait to show you what I do with this frame.  Hint:  Mother’s Day.

Dru About Dru

There are so many things I could say but I will just start with the basics. Mother to 4. Grandmother to 11 (Yes, 11. All under the age of 9.) I am a former Army wife and we spent 15 years traveling around the world. It was such a thrill to have seen so many places and meeting lifetime friends. I spent many years working in the craft industry and love getting together with friends and creating. I have a lifelong love of thrift shops, antiques, and yard sales.

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