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Upcycled Frame

10/29/2012 · Kelly Rowe · 33 Comments

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#DIY Upcycled Frame using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with LiveLaughRowe.com #tutorial 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.
#DIY Upcycled Frame using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with LiveLaughRowe.com #tutorial

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  1. Tanya says

    10/29/2012 at 12:07 am

    This is so awesome! I love not only how the frame turned out but the pages inside are really cool 🙂

    xoxo, Tanya

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/03/2012 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Tanya! Hugs.

  2. Claire @ Polkadot Pretties says

    10/29/2012 at 5:40 am

    This looks great!!

    Love that paint 🙂

    Have a lovely day

    Claire x

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Claire! Have a fabulous week. xo

  3. TidyMom says

    10/29/2012 at 7:13 am

    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

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:53 pm

      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!!

  4. nest of posies says

    10/29/2012 at 8:37 am

    i just got some AS chalk paint! i can’t wait to use it. your frame looks great! what a great idea!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:54 pm

      Woot Woot! You’ll love the AS chalk paint…it’s kind of addictive. Thanks so much for loving on my project, Kellie. HUGS!!!

  5. Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    10/29/2012 at 9:11 am

    so cute Kelly!!! 🙂 I am honored that I inspired your crafting and decorating!!! I LOVE your look and your styling! You rock!
    Jaime

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:55 pm

      Jaime, Jaime, Jaime 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by — and for the inspiration. Love you, girl. HUGS!!

  6. Gina says

    10/29/2012 at 4:51 pm

    Very cool. I was just talking with the hubs about doing this to a handful of our frames

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:56 pm

      YAY! You’ll have to let me know how your frames turn out, Gina! How are things going on the blog?

  7. Amy & Lisa says

    10/29/2012 at 8:13 pm

    There’s nothing better than finding a treasure right in your own basement! Great job….great inspiration!!

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:57 pm

      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.

  8. Debbie says

    10/30/2012 at 10:38 pm

    I love it! You did a great job in the frame…gives me inspiration for a couple frames I have been given.
    Thanks
    Debbie 🙂

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:58 pm

      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!

  9. Michelle says

    10/31/2012 at 6:43 am

    I love this! it is unique, creative and was inexpensive to make!
    Def a conversation piece!

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    • Kelly says

      10/31/2012 at 8:39 am

      Thanks so much, Michelle! I was so pleased as to how it turned out 🙂

  10. Jenny F says

    10/31/2012 at 9:04 am

    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!

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 10:59 pm

      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.

  11. Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says

    10/31/2012 at 10:53 am

    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!

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 11:04 pm

      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!

  12. Kerri says

    10/31/2012 at 8:46 pm

    What a great idea! So creative!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you, Kerri! xo

  13. Hanan says

    11/02/2012 at 3:00 pm

    What a great idea, love it!

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    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you so much, Hanan!

  14. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    11/05/2012 at 3:05 pm

    fabulous idea kelly!! Love how it turned out!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      11/11/2012 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks, ladies! Can you tell I’m a little behind on the blog? {hee-hee}

  15. Crystal says

    11/09/2012 at 11:01 am

    Cute frame! I really want to try chalk paint.

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  16. Kelly says

    11/11/2012 at 11:01 pm

    Thanks, Crystal! BEWARE, chalk paint is a wee-bit addictive 🙂 You’ve been warned. hee-hee.

    Reply

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