Getting closer to being done with our DIY project!
Along the way I’ve done some rabbit-trail projects that I thought you may want to try…or maybe you’ve already done them!
One big-bang-for-your-time project was the photo wall going up the stairs.
It used to look like this…
(This picture shows all we did on the stairway)
The frames were dark or gold which wouldn’t work but I love all the glorious texture.
So I used my 3 inspiration colors (Lots of posts on those colors HERE!) and painted those suckers! As you know, I use Behr Ultra Paint with Primer so they were easy to paint. If you use regular paint you’ll need to prime the frames first.
This was a fast little DIY that gave me instant gratification! Just my kind of project~
I’ll be linking…
Metamorphosis Monday , Treasures this Week!, Get Your Craft On, You Create , Transformation Thursday! I’m Lovin It
Have a gratifying Monday Peeps!
xo
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it looks adorable! such a lighter and happier look- love it! hopped over from met monday!
The frames look wonderful. Love the paint colors. Hugs, Marty
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The frames turned out great. Love & blessings from NC!
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What a delightful transformation…the frames have nice updated look!
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Love the frames, great colors. Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
They really pop off those walls beautifully… but part of the appeal is of course the gloriously pretty babe Ellie in the midst of the frames…
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I gravitate to picture frames with textures like the ones you are sharing. I love those colors you have used on them. They look wonderful!! Great job!
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These turned out awesome. I painted some frames this weekend that I am making into chalkboards. I think I am going to search for more frames and do a grouping like this going up our staircase.
Have a great week! La
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What a difference paint makes. It looks so much brighter and happier now. Thanks for sharing.
Wow–Elllie looks like Baby Stephanie did!! Beautiful handiwork, Rob.
Wow, What a change I love the colors and the end result is amazing!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
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they just look wonderful and add extra charm to photos.
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Oh they look just wonderful! Isn’t it amazing what some paint can do to totally chnge the look of a space!!!! I love it!
I LOVE this project! Fast and easy! And, the difference it makes it wonderful!!! This is one project I am going to have to try and I’ll definitely use Behr paint. It makes the job even easier. :0)
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Gorgeous! Love their new look!
Jeanine
wow, such an improvement!
Robin,
You’re frames look gorgeous! Since you are most definitely the queen of Behr paint w/primer now,wonder if you could give me some advice. I need the repaint 2 pieces of french provencial furniture and an iron bed. What would you recommend for a classic color for the furtniture for my little girls room? Also, have you painted on iron with that paint yet? Thanks for any help you could offer.
Great idea! Love the texture of the frames too!
Jody
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These kids would be adorable in any frame
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When God gave you the word friendship for the year I don’t think he meant with Behr paint and a paintbrush! Ha! I did try the paint at Nathan’s house. I only had two days to get as much done as possible. It worked great! I was painting light colors over hideous dark beige walls and it only took one coat. So now that I am working on my house I am using it here. The only problem is our small town doesn’t have a Home Depot so I have to drive to the city to get it…oh well. So worth it. Next time I am in Atlanta, I want to see it in person!
I like the frames so much better painted. Lovely!
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i love the colors and the texture!!
I love the lighter look. Very nice!
Isn’t amazing what some paint can do? I LOVE the new look!! I was JUST looking at my picture wall yesterday thinking I should do the same thing!
Thanks for linking up! Have a GREAT weekend!
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Leticia
Girl, this is so awesome!!! I’m amazed at all you have done, and I have so much to catch up on I know I’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.
When mom and dad were here the Sunday before he died we laid in my bed and talked about how my place feels to dark and we decided on a blue [much like your blog background] to paint my bedroom. I think you and I have had the same feeling mode of needing a lift.
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how precious! looking good!
gail
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