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May 20, 2015

DIY spray paint frames

May 20, 2015

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?

Easy and cheap frame makeover with spray paint!

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.

Frames before their coat of spray paint. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

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.

Frames getting a pretty coat of spray paint. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

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.

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

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.

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

DIY frame makeover and cute printables. Be sure to use paint and primer in one to ensure a smooth coat that lasts!

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!

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