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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

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33 comments:

  1. Tara@JustDevineStyleFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM

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

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:27 PM

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

    xxoo

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  3. Angie@Echoes of LaughterFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:40 PM

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

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  4. CBBFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

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

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  5. At The Picket FenceFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    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

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  6. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM

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

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  7. LuLu KelloggFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

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

    xoxo

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  8. DIYbyDesignFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    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.

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  9. BrushedByAnAngelFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

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

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  10. GailFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:25 PM

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

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Girl! That turned out so pretty!

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    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

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  13. Blue Creek HomeFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    So pretty! I love the gold peeking through.

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  14. Blondie's JournalFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

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

    XO,
    Janie

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  15. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

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

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  16. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

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

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  17. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM

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

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  18. AngieFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Looks so good in that beautiful blue!

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  19. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

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

    hugs
    Sissie

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  20. Nicole ~February 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

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

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  21. One Cheap B*tchFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    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

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  22. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:41 PM

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

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  23. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}February 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    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

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  24. DebbiedoosFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:52 AM

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

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  25. xinexFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:38 AM

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

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  26. Decor To AdoreFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    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.

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  27. bjFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

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

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  28. DIYbyDesignFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:13 AM

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

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  29. Sue@Uniquely ChicFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

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

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  30. Carrie @ Dittle DattleFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    100% Better! Great job :D

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  31. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    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!

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  32. Room to InspireFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    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

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  33. The Tuscan HomeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

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

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy