I am trying to add a little more old world look to my home with accessories. I love a comfy, frenchy, traditional and old world feel to a home.
So I decided to age it a little. First I gave the whole frame a really good coat of Minwax Walnut stain and let it sink into all the grooves. Then I took a soft rag and wiped some of it off. This takes about 2 days to dry, however it is worth it. Than I just spray a little black paint onto a paper towel and gently wipe the entire frame just hitting all the carving and giving it a really old look. Much better don't you think.
Now my little rooster print that I printed off the Internet for Free looks so much more elegant and interesting.
Great way to take an old frame that's a little gold and dated and turn it into something you will really enjoy.
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Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.
P.S. Several want to know where to find the free art. There is a site that is http://www.freespiritart.com/. They have a lot of different categories on their sidebar. I find most of mine under the Farm Animals heading. Just right click and copy and then paste to your picture file and print to whatever size you want.
you're not only a decorating diva, but so smart in your how-to's. Excellent job!
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oxox,
Ellen
Great idea, Marty! It does tone it down a bit and add just that little bit of aging, which really works well with all the details in this frame.
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out! It looks great against the wall color!
ReplyDeleteMegan
I love this!!! You have such clever ideas! I have used many of them. I still think of you when I dust. I bought some of the Briwax and have really enjoyed it. Thanks for another cool idea!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done my talented bloggy friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'll have to try this.
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Ladybug Creek
Oh yes, Marty, I love it aged! And the frame has marvelous detail.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
It looks antique now...great idea!
ReplyDeleteMarty, you are one smart cookie. Your frame looks great. And I love the rooster print. I appreciate your sharing all the things you do to make your home look lovely for not much $$!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You're so clever Marty -- it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMarty, Much better! I love the rooster print too.
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Sherry
Great job on that frame Marty! I LOVE the rooster print in it. Those frames look wonderful with the farm animals in them. You have given us a great idea, I have never thought of finding art like that on the internet! My mind is full of possibilities for some of my more lacking frames. I would love something like that on the wall.
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Sherry
Marty,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation! Your rooster print looks regal and expensive in the new aged gold frame. Thank you for sharing these few steps to a great new (old) frame!
Fondly,
Pat
Marty, you always make everything you touch, turn to gold! Sorry, I couldn't help it. :) Love what you did to the frame! It looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing and for your visit. I love having you stop by! Have a great weekend.
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Sandi
Love the rooster picture!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay so where did you find that rooster pic Marty!?;)
ReplyDeleteMarty,
ReplyDeleteThe frame looks so good. I have some I need to age like that. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy
It does look sooo much better! I already know how good you are with finishes Marty but does it never end? *winks* The print was FREE?! Looks perfectly french country old world my friend! Vanna
ReplyDeleteHow pretty. . . love how it turned out. Thanks for giving the tip on how to turn a frame into something so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMarty,
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the frame! I especially love the rooster print.
Hugs,
Donna
Marty, I love your new frame it has such beautiful detail!! Awesome job! Looks great. Have a good weekend!
ReplyDelete~Allyson~
Marty, I love the frame! Thanks for the tips on how to age an old frame! I have several that are too gold, so will try this! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
ReplyDeletePerfect job! The frames turned out beautifully!...Christine
ReplyDeleteMarty, Great job! Looks like big bucks. Thanks for sharing. Ginger
ReplyDeleteGreat tip!
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Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Yes Marty, it does look so much better. I found a gold frame similar to yours and I was debating whether to paint it white, now you have inspired me to give it this treatment.
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Sissie
Great idea about the wood stain! Looks even better.
ReplyDeleteHi Marty! You're so smart. The picture frame does look better! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in and you really are an inspiration for me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
as I told you before....you have the BEST prints. Now I know how you make them look so great!
ReplyDeleteThat really turned out wonderful Marty!!
ReplyDeleteThis is terrific Marty! I do have a frame that is too gold, so this would be a perfect treatment! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, Marty!
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Jane
Love it, Marty! The *new* frame looks fabulous against your chocolate brown backsplash. *Becca*
ReplyDeleteThe frame looks so much better. And it's the perfect frame for your "freebie" rooster print.
ReplyDeleteLooks FAB!
ReplyDeleteMarty you are so crafty! What a simple yet stunning change!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Will certainly keep this in mind. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so nicely - I have a gold frame or two that would benefit from a bit of aging.
ReplyDeleteJust what are these people thinking when they sell something so gorgeous for ONE DOLLAR? And you transformed it beautifully.
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Nancy
That really does add just the right touch of old world charm Marty! Thanks so much for sharing this at Inspiration Friday!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Marty, that is a really good idea. I have a huge mirror that was gold and I took black paint and water and just lightly 'painted' it. I have used it for the last 4 years and now I have a black dining room so I am trying to decide what to do to it now.
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the stain & paint together.
I really need to do this with some of my picture frames.
ReplyDeleteYours looks beautiful, Marty.
Very nice. I had a carved golden mirror from a thrift shop that I just applied some paint remover and wiped off leaving some bare wood, white and gold traces...more shabby chic than yours. But fun.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann
PS. I love your comment on your Profile about changing you photo so we can recognize you on the street! Ha! inspired me to do the same (but I like that my new one is sort of blurry).
ReplyDeleteLooks perfect...love it...and thanks for the site....You always have great art
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Your frame definitely looks aged. It looks like an heirloom antique now. Great work Marty.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, Marty! I've got a few frames I need to try this on. Thank you so much for the inspiration, and thanks for linking this beautiful inspiration to Favorite Things. laurie
ReplyDeleteThat is a great technique. Thanks for showing it off.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so great, and it looks like it was pretty easy!
ReplyDeleteI love the transformation! Thanks for sharing the method.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time with the bloggers.
Hugs!
So much better! I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party
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Hi Marty! I just love what you've done to give your frame that vintage "antiqued" look. It's gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the products that you used. That is always so helpful! ~ Susie
ReplyDeleteMarty,Thank you for visiting me and leaving your kind words behind.Your frame looks gorgeous.wonderful job,you need a pat on the back for that one.I'm going to visit that free image site,thanks for telling us about it.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the frame turned out! I have three gold frames I picked up at the Salvation Army that I think I will need to try this on! Good job! Blessings Paula <3
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you showed us how to do that!!
ReplyDeleteI bought a bunch of crosses and other 'ornaments' at the after Christmas sales that I knew would be beautiful everyday pieces, but they are super gold. I think I'll do this to some of them instead of just painting them and then distresing them. Thanks! :)
Such a neat technique, I tried this with black paint and it wasn't the effect I wanted. I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic. I love what just a little did to it. Have a great day.
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