After a rainy, windy Saturday, Sunday dawned bright and sunny. Still a little breezy, but I know I am running out of time to spray paint outside. So I grabbed everything that was due for a coat of black spray paint, got my spray boxes and got going.
One of the items I decided to spray paint {kind of last minute} was the picture above. This was a Home Goods purchase some time ago and, while I still like the print, the frame color wasn't doing anything for me anymore. Here's another view.
So I went to my favorite website, Ballard Designs, to see their black framed prints. I found these to use as inspiration. I figured "what the heck", since I didn't like the current frame color anyway I really had nothing to lose.
I taped over the glass with blue tape and newspaper.
I sprayed the whole frame, giving it two coats.
This is how it turned out. I love it! I think it even makes the colors in the print pop more, too. Just goes to show ~ don't be afraid to give something a new look with a little spray paint!
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What a difference paint makes to update the look.
ReplyDeleteI have a few projects just waiting for one last warm day to get done too :) (hope I haven't missed the opportunity)
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That turned out great! I love the difference a little spray paint makes!
ReplyDeleteThe frame looks fantastic painted black! What a difference!
ReplyDeleteJane
Nice work, the black frame really makes your picture pop.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Gotta love black spray paint.
ReplyDeletegoodness, how different paint can make something...love it in the black
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sarah
And it looks so much better black. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuper nice, love the black !
ReplyDeleteKammy
I love spray paint transformations. Even the simplest DIY can create a whole new beautiful look. I love the frame dark. Great job! :)
ReplyDeleteRoeshel
Thanks, Debbie! You have a great one, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lori! I'm glad I decided to just do it.
Much more up-to-date now, Jane! And, I still get to enjoy the print itself.
I did notice that, Terry! They are not real bright colors to begin with, but I think they got lost in the light frame.
I've got a can of black spray paint in reserve at all times now, Glenda! {White, too!}
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Thanks for visiting. I like it much better, too!
Thank you, Shannon! I'm just looking for things to spray paint now!
Thanks, Kammy! It was between the black and a bronze {metal look}; I just wasn't feeling the bronze though.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Roeshel! I'm so glad I was able to update it and still be able to use it.
Looks great with it's new black "coat". Good job!
ReplyDeletepk @ Room Remix
You gotta love a little spray paint, it does make a difference doesn't it...nice job
ReplyDeleteWhat would we all do if we couldn't get our hands on spray paint?! Looks great! Janell
ReplyDeleteThat really made that print pop out. It as more definition now.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh..yes, it looks so much better black. We have a large painting in a similar whitish frame. I've never really liked the frame much and now you've given me some ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love what a can of spray paint can do! Your picture looks wonderful. I too spent the day painting outside, as I live where the days are getting colder.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great job.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the brick behind it...so warm.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it, Kathy! It's such a simple change, but the print looks so much more sophisticated. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love Ballard Designs and am so glad you reminded me to go there for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks, PK! I'm really glad I went ahead and did it.
ReplyDeletePhyllis ~ Absolutely! I've become a big fan of spray paint!
Thanks, Janell! I've been making sure I've got some on hand {especially since this one was kind of spur of the moment}!
Thank you, Liz! That's what I thought! I kept going back and forth between the before and after pictures to make sure I wasn't imagining it ~ but it does.
Thanks, Michelle! I guess we can't go wrong with a change to black. Always classic!
ReplyDelete@Red Door Home ~ That's me too. It's quite chilly in the morning and evenings now, so I had to take advantage of the sunny day.
Thanks, Christine! I'm loving it too!
Thank you, Tamera! I actually thought of painting that brick many years ago. I'm glad I left it!
ReplyDeleteThankfully, it was fairly simple, Marian! I think the longest part was taping and covering the glass.
Thanks, Nancy! I always like to look at their stuff for inspiration because I do love just about everything they carry.
They look great now! I always wonder why they put light toned prints in light frames. Anyway, you've done a fantastic job and the color really pops.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
It really does make it pop now!
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation...I'm desparately trying to get my spraypainting done too as the weather won't cooperate much longer...I definitely like the black frame better for that print :O)
ReplyDeletepeace,
Thanks, Brenda! I like it so much better now!
ReplyDeleteHi Maryann! It's working better with all my black and white that I've been doing lately.
Thank you, Cindy! I was feeling a little pressured to get it done Sunday, because it was so nice out here, but I keep feeling like there is going to be more!
You turned that print from ho hum to elite! Love it, especially where you display it alongside the other blacks.
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Funky Junk Donna
It never ceases to amaze me what a little paint can do. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteLoooooove it! I love botanicals anyway and it just POPS in that frame!!
ReplyDeleteI love the brick too!! Warm.....
Lou Cinda :)