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A Distressed Wood Frame

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September 13, 2012 by Kendra 9 Comments

A couple months ago I won a lovely print from KimPossible and I thought I would share how I displayed it.

First off, here is the print I chose, isn’t it just bright and cheery?

Vibrant Spring Tulips

I wanted something like a distressed wood frame so I went to the store to see what I could find. After picking my jaw off the floor a couple times, I decided to leave the retail store and head over to Goodwill.  I knew I wouldn’t find what I wanted there, but perhaps I could find something that I could make work.

Before I distressed the wood frame

Before I distressed the Wood Frame

I couldn’t believe what I found! Mission style, unfinished frame. The print was rather interesting too. 🙂  And I paid less than $3, so I was pretty stinkin’ happy!

Now, of course, I was super brilliant and failed to take any photos of the process. But it was really basic, since the wood wasn’t even finished all I had to do is put a layer of paint on the frame and let it dry.

The grain in this frame is absolutely gorgeous and soaked that paint right up.  Then I took a fine piece of sandpaper and rubbed over the entire frame lightly to distress it.

I loved how it looked after that, but thought I should put some type of finish on it.  I wish now that I would not have done that. I found a can of clear varnish in the garage, but it didn’t dry very clear. In fact it’s almost yellow in places but oh well.

Distressed Wood Frame

Those bright cheery tulips and that distressed wood frame, I love it!

Distressed Wood Frame

In spite of the slight yellow look to it, I am very happy with how the frame turned out. It makes my sewing room/craft room/office very cheery looking.

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Respectful opinions are always welcome

  1. val says

    September 13, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I think this is a neat idea. I told you about the Burns family studio well, they are working on a movie http://beyondthemaskmovie.com/site/home/. You should go see!

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  2. Rebekah says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    I really like it! I love shabby chic lookin stuff anyways, and this fits the bill. What a nice wall hanging this made 🙂

    Reply
  3. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    September 13, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    That turned out very nice! I love giving old or not so fun frames a new life!

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  4. brittany says

    September 13, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    kendra, i love how the frame turned out!! what kind of paint did you use on the frame..acrylic? i want to try this sometime!

    Reply
  5. Jill Flory says

    September 13, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Cute Kendra! Great job – I like how that looks – you know I love white and distressed is even better!

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  6. Heidi says

    September 14, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I love the transformation. I’m new to your blog. Thanks for sharing this week at One Creative Weekend! Have a great weekend! I’ll be back!

    Reply
  7. Dani - ATA Girls says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Great look – Thanks for sharing. Joining from Inspire me Monday – http://allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com/

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    • Kendra says

      September 18, 2012 at 10:06 am

      Thanks Dani, headed over to your blog now 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michelle Christiansen says

    September 19, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    love this “how to”! I can’t believe how expensive “vintage” and distressed stuff is, either!

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