Drool.
But I can't justify the $599 price tag.
I've been digging the idea of clustering empty frames to achieve a simplistic yet eclectic feel:
Apartment Therapy
I think all black or all white create a stunning, pleasing result:
Country Living
So I traipsed down to the local thrift store and lo and behold, picked up about 4 decorative edged frames. PERFECTO! I also had a few lying around awaiting inspiration.
I turned Bubbalu's neglected swimming pool over, threw on a drop cloth and started spray painting.
Frames before:
Can I just say? Get that handy dandy snap and spray paint can handle thingy...I have a massive case of spray can-itis.
I picked up one more large vintage frame at a garage sale last Saturday for $1.50...my kind of price!
Spray spray spray...
Once dry, set out the frames on the floor, rearranging until you feel the look is cohesive and makes you feel all happy.
Enlist hubby's help to hang on wall, as hubby may or may not be the king of centering, leveling and measuring.
Looky there, now I've got something on the wall other than paint!
After:
Really now, this project cost me about $10.00.
Thrifted frames - $6 ish
Black spray paint- $3.99
Lance was doubtful that this would look good. Once I hung them up (and told him I spent only $10) he conceeded that it wasn't a complete disaster.
Off to spray paint more treasures...
A
Check out more DIY transformations at the Thrifty Decor Chick Before & After Party:
I think all black or all white create a stunning, pleasing result:
Country Living
So I traipsed down to the local thrift store and lo and behold, picked up about 4 decorative edged frames. PERFECTO! I also had a few lying around awaiting inspiration.
I turned Bubbalu's neglected swimming pool over, threw on a drop cloth and started spray painting.
Frames before:
Can I just say? Get that handy dandy snap and spray paint can handle thingy...I have a massive case of spray can-itis.
I picked up one more large vintage frame at a garage sale last Saturday for $1.50...my kind of price!
Spray spray spray...
Once dry, set out the frames on the floor, rearranging until you feel the look is cohesive and makes you feel all happy.
Enlist hubby's help to hang on wall, as hubby may or may not be the king of centering, leveling and measuring.
Looky there, now I've got something on the wall other than paint!
After:
Really now, this project cost me about $10.00.
Thrifted frames - $6 ish
Black spray paint- $3.99
Lance was doubtful that this would look good. Once I hung them up (and told him I spent only $10) he conceeded that it wasn't a complete disaster.
Off to spray paint more treasures...
A
Check out more DIY transformations at the Thrifty Decor Chick Before & After Party:
Very cute! Little tip: you can buy black spray paint for 99 cents at Home Depot!
ReplyDeleteI have been a spray painting freak this summer, I should probably share my photos.
BTW, I LOVE some of those frames you found!
Cute I love it!
ReplyDeletelove this! i love spray painting too. way back in the days before kids, i bought an old room screen that was butt-ugly, took the rice paper out, spray painted it black and tacked up black and cream toile fabric - it's still my favorite thing i've made for my whole house and very cheap:)
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really nice.
ReplyDeleteI love it that ONCE you told Lance how much you spent, THEN he liked them! :) Looks great, draws the attention right when you walk in the door I bet.
ReplyDeletelooks awesome! very creative!
ReplyDeleteNow give your kids each a handful of sidewalk chalk and let them create new art for inside your frames, changeable with every season... or week... or hour.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Plus you can easily change the look if you want to in the future - add photos or fabric to the back and even switch that out - so many things you could do! Love the look!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your work and I LOVE spraying photo frames!
ReplyDeletelove this. I'm totally going to try it. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks just like your inspiration photos!
ReplyDeleteJanell
I have been thinking about doing that for our bedroom. It looks terrific in your home!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out really nice and what fun to be on the look for interesting frames. I bet you'll continue to be checking out frames and probably add to your wall. It looks really nice!
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic and very thrifty too! My favorite kind of decorating! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous of your frame wall. I found a similar one in a magazing and i have been collecting frames at yardsales trying to get enough to make up my wall. Im not quite there yet but I"M so ready! Yours turned out just AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteBe sure to LINK it up to my Trash To Treasures Party & adding my button! It will get you an additional entry in an UPCOMING GIVEAWAY i'll be doing! Following my blog will get you another one TOO! Happy Blogging & hope you join the party!
I'm so jealous of your frame wall. I found a similar one in a magazing and i have been collecting frames at yardsales trying to get enough to make up my wall. Im not quite there yet but I"M so ready! Yours turned out just AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteBe sure to LINK it up to my Trash To Treasures Party & adding my button! It will get you an additional entry in an UPCOMING GIVEAWAY i'll be doing! Following my blog will get you another one TOO! Happy Blogging & hope you join the party!
I love it...after spending 3 years in this house, I'm finally starting to put stuff on the walls...the dineing room stumps me, this is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love black spray paint. It makes everything look way more special and expensive. They look great on the wall. You did good!
ReplyDeleteI love using empty frames. Makes a great statement for not too much money! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThey look really nice!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful. I've been wanting to do the same exact thing and you've given me the motivation to get it done. I love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePs. Your chair is featured today at The DIY Show Off! :)
Oh - and the work cartoons crack me up! I work in the medical field too and understand! :P
Roeshel
I need to buy that spray paint can thingy too. I totally have spray paint-itis.
ReplyDeleteSomething else I learned the hard way this weekend: Take your wedding rings off before spray painting.
Great job with the frames!
Wow, it looks great! I love the look of these empty frames and never would've thought! thanks!
ReplyDeletewhat a good idea, you can put different items in them for different holidays, what a super job
ReplyDeleteI love it! Really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou pulled it off! It looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the frame wall!!
ReplyDelete~Whitney
Love the frames! They look great!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Great job, girl!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm happy to see someone else hang a collage of empty frames! When I did it, the first thing my husband asked was if we were going to put pictures in them!! :)
ReplyDeleteHere's where I posted a pic of mine:
http://strangeandlovelyride.blogspot.com/2009/07/dining-go-go.html
Cute blog btw!!
-Aja
Great minds to think alike! I so glad that I'm not the only one in love with frames!! I have to resist the urge to put them in every room of my house. Thanks for sharing with us at FTSN!
ReplyDeleteReally, I don't know what the attraction to these empty frames is, I just know I love them. Maybe it's the simple lines, I don't know but they are way cool. Good job.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are funny, too!!!! I also adore the attach spray paint thingy!!
Found you from FJI SNS!!!!
~Kolein
Oooh! I love a wall of blank frames! Thanks for showing yours. Lisa~
ReplyDeleteLooks great! You found some great frames! I'm over from SNS. Nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteYou really found some great frames to work with (and great prices). You did a super job with the arrangement.
ReplyDeleteLove the frames!!! I have been collecting thrift store frames for a couple of months but haven't decided on a color.. love the black & white, they both look great!
ReplyDeleteJennifer