Thursday, February 3, 2011

Feeling Blue

One of the only things I found at Home Goods the last trip there were some frames on clearance {very disappointing trip}.  One of the frames I got was this little gold number ~ $5.00.  It’s very heavy and very gold.

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To make it work for me I decided to dry brush some paint on it to cut down on the gold a bit.  I used this craft paint called Sky Blue {which is more of a Robin’s Egg Blue to me}. 

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I left some of the gold showing, but this frame now fits in with my bedroom.  

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I think a picture of hubby and I will be just perfect for it!

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Linking up with

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Kathy

33 comments:

Tara@JustDevineStyle said...

Frame looks really pretty with just a bit of the gold showing through. Great idea. I really love the soft blue color.

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Oohh, I love this redo, Kathy!!!! Beautiful!!!

xxoo

Angie@Echoes of Laughter said...

I LOVE your frame re-do! It's so gorgeous and just perfect in colour!! Angie xo

CBB said...

WOW!!! Never thought of painting something with blue to cut the gold (I always think black!) It looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

At The Picket Fence said...

Beautiful Kathy! I never really thought of doing those things until I started blogging and now I look at everything differently. :-) Thanks so much for the great inspiration!
Vanessa

Crystal @ Ordinary Days said...

Love it! That was a good idea!! Beautiful.
~Crystal

LuLu Kellogg said...

Kathy, I love this blue paint you used on the frame. It really toned it down!

xoxo

DIYbyDesign said...

I love how you changed up this frame. Don't you hate when you walk out of Home Goods empty handed. I am hosting my very first linky party. This would be a great post to link up. It's under yesterday's post and the link will be open for a few more days.

BrushedByAnAngel said...

The blue with a touch of gold showing through is really pretty - would go great in my bedroom.
Brenda

Gail said...

Your feeling blue sure did turn out beautiful! I love simple transformations like that.

Enjoy your evening,
Gail

Anonymous said...

Girl! That turned out so pretty!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh I love the frame. It is so pretty with the paint treatment. What a wonderful idea. Looks perfect for your room. Great find. Hugs, Marty

Blue Creek Home said...

So pretty! I love the gold peeking through.

Blondie's Journal said...

You did a fabulous job, Kathy. I love that you let a bit of gold show through!

XO,
Janie

Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns said...

Love the gold peeking through that blue! I'da never thought to brush on a color like blue, very pretty!

Unknown said...

Oh the frame looks so much better! great job! Have a good weekend

Unknown said...

Beautiful frame. I love the gold that peeks through the blue!

Angie said...

Looks so good in that beautiful blue!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Kathy!
what a great color combination and technique. I love it!

hugs
Sissie

Nicole ~ said...

Kathy, I love the blue & gold color combo. This frame turned out so pretty! Have a wonderful weekend, Nicole

One Cheap B*tch said...

It looks great! I like that you left some of the gold showing. And I know how you feel. I went to Goodwill yesterday and came back with a big fat goose egg. =(

Jeanine

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh wow, I love it!!! Wait til you see your feature on Monday--I know you'll be excited!!
XO

Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!} said...

Pretty!
Are you using it to stage?
How is that coming, are you ready yet?
If so, you are one fast stager--I think I am lolly-gagging because I think I have a year left.
But this year, 2011, i haven't done diddly squat yet.
I'd better get moving, huh?
<3, me

Debbiedoos said...

The simplest color change can make all the difference. I really like that color!

xinex said...

It turned out really pretty, Kathy. What a great idea!...Christine

Decor To Adore said...

Oh I like that color!

I am hosting a Valentine giveaway on my blog and I hope you will stop by and enter.

Have a lovely weekend.

bj said...

ummm, I love this redo...the color is awesome.
xo bj

DIYbyDesign said...

I'm so glad you linked up this post to my party. I really do love what you did with this frame.

Sue@Uniquely Chic said...

Wow, what a difference a little blue makes! That frame is gorgeous now.

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

100% Better! Great job :D

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

I love the blue with the gold showing through! I wouldn't have thought it would turn out so cute. A picture of you two would be the perfect addition!

Room to Inspire said...

I think it looks great - I really like how the gold is peaking through the blue! I am sure a photo of you two will be perfect.

Chelsea

The Tuscan Home said...

Wow, Kathy, I may attempt this....you did a great job! XOXO ~Liz

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