One Small Change, Whole New Frame

I have just discovered TK Maxx. How did it take me so long?

Being in the house almost 2 years now we need to get personalising and what better way to do that than with photos. To put up nice photos you need some nice frames but these can be expensive.

To the discount shops!!!

My friends have been raving about TK Maxx for years now and although there is one nearby I just couldn't face the chaos of the jumbles of clothes. BUT, now that I have a house to furnish its ideal for accessories and furnishings. 

I picked up two small but sweet photo frames, an ornate wooden one and a shell one that I adore. 

The wooden one was sweet but a bit on the ugly side colour wise so I thought Id jazz it up a bit with some gold paint. 

A pack of Judson's Gold Paint has been hugging the bottom of my craft box for years now. Ive just discovered that its no longer manufactured but similar gold or gold leaf paint is easily picked up at your local craft shop.

This little package is so old that the medium leaked all over the box but after prising the lid off with a pliers there was just enough left to mix up some gold paint. How gorgeous does the gold look mixing with the medium?

Bit of prep work first. Give the frame a good clean if its an oldie to remove any grease. Remove the glass to keep it nice and clean.

Time to get painting. 

Simply coat the frame in paint. Allow to dry and if necessary apply a second coat. Ta-daaaaaaa far too easy if you ask me!!

But, what a transformation!! 

So give it a go. Any acrylic paint will look great. My next one will be salmon pink. Can't wait!!

Nic x