I’ve had a few thrift store frames sitting around for awhile and thought I’d see what I could make of them to add to Addie’s bedroom decor. It felt so good to just craft aimlessly and I love how this little frame turned out. Easy art. Cheap art!
The steps are simple. I used a thrift store wooden frame that I picked up for $1.99. I roughed up the edges with some sandpaper and slapped on two coats of white paint. After the frame dried, I roughed up the edges with sandpaper again, paying special attention to the scrolly areas. LOVE the chippy finished look.
To finish the frame, I used spray adhesive to attach a vintage piece of sheet music to the cardboard insert and popped it in the frame. Then, I rolled up a few fabric flowers (do we need a tutorial on these or has everyone seen them a million times over?) and gathered some ribbon, tulle, and faux pearls. I cut a large circle of felt and moved around my embellishments until I loved the ensemble. I hot glued everything down onto the felt and connected it to the corner of the frame. Done!
Naturally Carol says
A serious dose of cute. Unbelievable to get the frame for that price..it looks wonderful all painted up with everything inside!
abeachcottage says
Lovely art! the frame, music notes and flowers looks gorgeous together, nostalgic even. Thanks for sharing.
Rhonda says
That is so fantastic… I’m thinking I need to start going by thrift stores for some picture frames to repurpose! And I can’t wait for the bunny!
Jessica says
Very cool, looks fabulous!
KC says
I love the music page in the frame. Just lovely, Stef. All of it.
zumrana says
The flowers, the colors,the bunny.. just perfect.
Lovely….
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Melanie says
I adore the frame and the shoes! Can’t wait to see a pair on each of your twin nieces! 😉
AmieAnn says
These are all sooo adorable! Stumbled by your blog from Making the World Cuter! Hope you will share your lovely creations with my Pink Hippo Party! And I am your newest follower!
Jami says
I’m on CUTE overload here!! Your post and blog are ADORABLE! I hope you’ll stop by and share it at the Tuesday To Do Party!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-to-do-5-and-4-list-makers.html
Smiles!
Jami
Sandy says
Luv it!
And yes have seen the flowers a gazillion times…
But, I have not found a tutorial on it yet!
So please???
All Beautifully displayed!
Audrey says
I am so glad I found your blog!! LOVE IT!! I’m your newest follower!!
Audrey
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Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.com says
Oh wow you’ve been busy! I love the music in the frames, and how cute are those shoes???? I love the brown flower print fabric bringing everything together.
Visiting you via Tater Tots and Jello.
Jill @ Women Who Do It All says
Wow, I love how the frame turned out! I’m featuring this today at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com
🙂 Jill
tapping technique says
Very cool, looks lovely!
Jennifer says
Where did you get the vintage music sheet I wanna do that with my husband and I wedding song for our anniversary…
Thanks so much
girlinspired says
Hi Jennifer, I found a hardback sheet music book at a local antique store. I’m sure you can find one in any antique shop for just a few bucks!! Happy Anniversary!