There are few things that I can’t do with spray paint.  I’ve updated dining room furniture.  I’ve make over hand-me-down hand-me-down lamps (or is that lamps twice removed?)  Either way, now I used spray paint to update some picture frames.  It’s a total cheap-to-chic makeover.  Today’s theme for Blogger, May I is share something you created, so I’m sharing my easy frame makeover.

Okay, all together now… How easy is it?

Well, I did it in a few hours on Sunday.

I had these cute kitchen printables from The Happy Housie hanging out for a while; they were just patiently waiting until I got myself to a craft store.  I knew frames would turn into a heftier check since they’re surprisingly expensive.  (Why?  They’re just some wood/metal and glass!)  And I needed five of them.

I found these frames at Pat Catan’s for $1.50 each.  I also bought a can of spray paint.

I love how I accidentally totally intentionally framed out “Let’s cut through the confusion” on the newspaper.  That’s what I’m doing today.  Cutting through the spray-paint-using confusion.

For about $15, I have 5 brand new frames.

That’s about the price of one frame at a normal store or 2.5 frames at a discount store.  And a discount store frames are sometimes a little…..well, not chic and cute like these.

Don’t they look so much better in satin black than glossy hot pink?

The number one spray painting trick that I follow is to look for spray paint and primer all in one.  I know people recommend to sand things down a little to get the surface rough, but I didn’t want scratches to be apparent on the frames.  The primer ensures it’s a smooth application and stays on there.  No chips or just plain not sticking for these frames.

I love how these add a little something to my kitchen quirky and cute to my kitchen.  The frames also look instantly classier in satin black than hot pink.  Blue pictures with a black frame?  That’s chic, yo.

What have you made recently? Let’s hear about it!