Does anyone else enjoy visiting antique stores?
I have posted several of my antiquing finds on my blog, and one of the most recent was an antique picture frame I discovered in Texas for just $10!
The frame is very large--meant to hold a picture measuring 20 x 26 inches.
For a solid wood frame that big, I was happy to pay ten dollars. I especially loved the detailed carving in the frame's edge.
Luckily, there were some items I was having shipped to me from Texas, so I added this frame to the shipment. I got it in a few days, and began brainstorming what I was going to do with it.
Here is what it looked like before:
I found inspiration in this onesie I had bought for my daughter last year. It was made of my favorite teal color, and had adorable white flowers painted on.
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Remember, crafting gives you the freedom to find inspiration anywhere you wish! Look at your surroundings and be inspired by fashion, nature, food, and more!
My supplies were: a piece of pine ply wood measuring 20x26 inches, sample jar of teal paint, wood glue, drill with 1 skrew, paint roller, white lace trim flower pot, fake flowers, 1 can of white spray paint, white paint and small paint brush (both which I already had)
I highly recommend letting your kids help with projects that you feel are safe for them to do.
Creativity can start at an early age!
I did 3 coats of teal paint before I started painting flowers.
I then got the frame, and put a bead of translucent wood glue along all inside edges where the wood would be resting. I inserted the wood face down into the frame and put a weight on top of the wood, to insure it would be adhered well into the frame. (Sorry no picture of this)
After the frame was dried with the wood, I got my flower pot.
Sorry for the poor lighting....
I then filled the pot with some fake flowers I got on sale, and it was done and ready to be hung above my mantel!
