Hi, guys!
Today I bring you a really easy DIY, you know, the ones I really love because you have them done in less than one hour, really!!
I was shopping at the dollar store and I bumped into this kind of silver plastic picture frame. I liked the shape but I didn’t like it looked cheap, so I was convinced I could solve that, especially when it was so cheap. You’ll find some affiliate links for your convenience, but you know I only recommend what I use and love.
As soon as I reached home I removed the back and the glass, took a brush and one of my favorite colors, Primitive from DecoArt. I raised the picture with two pots so this way it would be easier and less messy to paint it.
I only needed one coat and I let it dry. I decided not to distress or age it, I really liked how it looked this way.
When it dried I used some varnish to protect it and it was done. I used the Ultra Matte Varnish from DecoArt as well, my favorite as it is really matte and I didn’t want any shine on this picture frame.
So what do you think? Doesn’t it look fantastic? Now it seems it is a real wooden frame but it cost me almost nothing! I’m a huge fan of the power of paint 🙂
Do you like updating things in your home too? I would love to know which is your favorite one.
Thanks for stopping by,
Hugs,
Pili
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Pili I had a few of those and painted them also. I really dislike the plastic frames. The chalk paint is fantastic and it gives real substance to the plastic. You wouldn’t know it was plastic at all.
Exactly, plastic frames look awful but there is no need to buy expensive wood ones when we have some paint at reach.
Pili..It’s been quite some times I haven’t visited your blog. But as always, I love all your DIY projects! They always turn out beautiful..just like this one. Cheers from NYC
Hi Indah! Nice to see you again! Glad you like this project too, you are always so kind 🙂
That’s so much better Pili. Isn’t it wonderful what a little bit of paint can do. It looks totally different, so much more classy
Yes, and it is even better in person, I need to improve my photography skills
It does look so real Pili! What a fantastic idea and I love the tone you used!! And I also love easy and cheap but beautiful projects like this one!!
That is one of my favorite tones, it looks good either on furniture or little things like this frame
Pili, it looks like a wooden frame now. It’s amazing what paint can do and how it really transforms things. This is a great idea and of course, you can’t beat the cost.
Thanks Keri, you know I can’t resist a cheap project especially if it ends up looking like this
Is it quite amazing what a little paint can do, Pili!!
What a great job!
jodie
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My husband says that one day I will paint him while sleeping, maybe he’s not to wrong lol
A little paint always works magic! I love your new frame Pili!
Sure, and it doesn’t require any talent so it is perfect to make little things pretty
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