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Five Minute Frame Fix

(After)

I found this little painting at The Goodwill for $5.  I loved the ornate frame, just not the color.  Truth be told, I really liked the yellow flowers.


(Before)

I didn't have the heart to wreck the painting so I flipped it over and gave the back side a coat of chalkboard paint. The frame was updated with metallic gold spray paint.   


 It now hangs in the breakfast nook.
Still thinking of a message to write,  maybe a reminder like  "eat your veggies".  


Any suggestions?
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24 comments:

  1. Natalie@Endless CraftingFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Great frame! How about Mind your Manners...I know my kids need the reminder!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    That frame is beautiful! I am loving gold more and more:)

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  3. AngelaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    LOVE the frame!

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  4. Kelly OribineFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    So adorable! I love thrift store finds! ... And spray paint! ...And chalkboard paint!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    You are absolutely talented, evreything you do looks so wonderful! The gold is a nice change, it adds alittle blinge!

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  6. ColleenFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    How about "Kiss the Chef" ?

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  7. TeresaFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful...I will now look at old frames in a new light....makes be want to go out thrift shopping.
    Happy Day

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  8. KristinFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Oh, I love Colleen's suggestion of "Kiss the Chef" - very sweet! I love the idea of hanging an ornate frame like that; you have made a beautiful piece!

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  9. CherylFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    How about . . . "Count Your Blessings"? :)

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  10. It's a Wannabe Decorator's LifeFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Very cute!!! How about....Be nice

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  11. Robin JohnsonFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Great find! It's beautiful.
    I'd write - Think Spring - on it! LOL

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  12. AnnaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    The frame looks great! I'd write what's for dinner that week. I'm still looking for something cute to put my dinners on.

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  13. RobynFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    What a great find! I love that sweet chalkboard and I don't think I would have had the heart to paint over it either! So glad you shared this on Chic on a Shoestring! I love it!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Very Cute!

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  15. Jen CampbellFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love the word Gather! I am so inspired by your style I nominated you for the Versatil Blog Award! I hope you come by and accept!
    http://organizedcleandesign.blogspot.com/
    Jen

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  16. Hillcrest AcresFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love the frame!!!

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  17. To The Moon and BackSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    cute project!

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  18. Just Spiff ItNovember 14, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    another great idea.
    thanks!

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  19. PatyDecember 9, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    how lovely idea...
    but, tell me... how did you fix the ribon behind the frame???
    brazilian hugs

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  20. Blissful & DomesticMarch 24, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I am loving all your projects1 I am now following you:>

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  21. Just DecorateJuly 16, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Gonna do this one! How about "family matters"? Keep posting!

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  22. Just DecorateJuly 16, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Gotta try this one! How about "family matters"? Keep posting!

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  23. UnknownNovember 7, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Another great use for pretty frames is to use gift bags. I did one with a beautiful picture of Santa and another one that was gold foil with the word Rejoice. I hung it over my nativity. Really cheap art project.

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