Picture Makeover and Boring to Better Party 13

2.01.2011


I can scratch off one more project for the guest room. I have one more and then it will be finished!



     I took this picture that I had put away in storage and completely transformed it. I purchased this 
     for only ten dollars a couple of years ago at Home Goods on the clearance aisle.



    Here are all the products I used.


First I painted the frame white using the Behr paint I had left over from the dresser project.
The color is called cotton knit.


I sanded several spots to age it. Then I polished it with Minwax finishing paste wax.


I mod podged a piece of burlap I had over the painted canvas.


Bought the N from Hobby Lobby for half price last week and painted it green.
Glued it to the picture with liquid nails. Then I glued the trim around the edge with fabric tac glue
just to finish off the edge and dress it up a little.



The finished product. I could not get a good clear photo with this horrible dark dreary weather.

I wanted to share this email that Shari sent me today after I featured her bathroom and vanity makeover from last week's party. If you want a chance to be featured and more traffic get those projects linked up.

Kim!
HOLY MOLY!!!!  My stat counter is about to go into cardiac arrest; it's so busy tallying up all the people who have visited today since you featured my vanity!  My followers are increasing right before my eyes!  I am completely overwhelmed but so deeply appreciative of your kind gesture to feature the vanity.  Oh mercy me!  I guess I need to step up the pace now and get some posts going that are worthy of all this attention!   My sincere thanks...again and again and again.  :)

O.k. now it's your turn.
Link up those projects and makeovers.

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 Let's party!

60 comments:

  1. Thanks once again for hosting Kim. Your picture turned out so cute. Can't wait to see the finished room. You have been so busy!! I want just a little of your energy:-)
    Sue

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  2. Very pretty Kim! I always enjoy seeing an initial on anything. Love the chunky frame too.

    Thank you for hosting!
    ~Melissa :)

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  3. I don't know how you do it - but you're amazing. I liked seeing the products you use to get your effects - you're so generous with your tips and advice - thank you!

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  4. I have several projects that I wanted to wax and protect.. your Minwax Polishing wax looks like the perfect thing for me.. thanks so much for showing this really nice project.. Love the frame!
    Sandy
    thewondersofdoing@blogspot.com

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  5. Wow, Kim! I love that frame...gorgeous! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  6. That IS a great frame - what a score! Love the revamp.

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  7. My stat counter is going crazy just from linking up! I love the picture frame, you do such an amazing job with the distressing look!

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  8. How cute! I loved the frame to start with but I like even better the new finish. All the elements came together perfectly -- great choice of paint, fabric and trim.

    Thanks for hosting this party. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it and that I get great traffic from your blog!

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  9. Kim, this is soooo cute. I don't have anything to show this week, just got done painting for the day Man it hard work when it's just me doing it all with NO help. trying to stay warm the ice is coming down like there's no tomorrow.

    Pattie

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  10. Nice job on the picture remake, Kim...and that poor little windblown girl on the seaside picture has been buried under burlap;>) Love it- Diana

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  11. I love how your frame turned out, so creative and out of the box:)

    Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know about your link up. I'm looking forward to lots of great inspiration!

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  12. Perfect, Kim! I love how you transformed the frame into shabby fun! You are soon to be the Mod Podge queen for sure. I need to try that, too. Love the initial and the burlap ... what a wonderful idea. Thanks for hosting and letting me play! *Becca*

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  13. I really love what you did with this frame.....thank you for sharing! xoox

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  14. Hi Kim-

    What a fun project. It came out very nice. The trim detail makes it all come together. I love how you shopped your house for a brand new decorative accessory.
    My best- Diane

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  15. Great transformation, Kim, very cute!..Christine

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  16. That's a huge improvement Kim! But I'm like you, I think painted anything looks better. Your creativity is a huge inspiration. Thank you for hosting us again this week! You're helping me get my projects done, LOL!!
    xo, Andrea

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  17. Thanks Kim for hosting and thanks again for the feature today. I love your frame and keep the inspirations coming.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  18. Kim that is so cute! I Love it. I have to bail this week on the party, I am a bit behind right now after the newbie party. Still catching up. I will visit some of the gals though, I need some inspiring ideas.

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  19. Burlap and creamy paint...can it get any better than that? It is a great makeover Kim!

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  20. Love your new piece of art Kim! The frame turned out beautifully!

    I bought those letters at HL too! I bought enough to spell CHRISTMAS...painted them apple green...glittered them in green glass glitter and am going to use them as ornaments on my family room tree! I love them...who knows...I may have a little crafter in me after all...lol!

    Always love visiting your BB party!

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  21. Very pretty transformation on the frame, Kim. My stats show I get twice the visitors from your site than any other. Thanks!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  22. KIM!!! Awsome!!! I love it and featured it on my blog today! I AM COPY CATTING YOU on this project!
    http://organizedcleandesign.blogspot.com/

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  23. Your frame looks great! I've never used that miniwax, but I really like the shine it gave your frame. I'm making a mental note :)

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  24. Actually, I do have a post...I am going to let my husband shine for the boring to better party lol! I forgot I just posted that a day or two ago....thanks Kim!

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  25. This is the perfect frame for that project. Adorable. I love anything with a monogram or initial on it. Linking up my new foyer this week. Nice to be joining in!

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  26. Hi Kimmie! OH, there you go again! I love this frame and all you've done to it! Where in the world do you get your ideas? You're just amazing!
    What a wonderful email from the vanity lady! You're so sweet to feature certain projects and this little gal is so happy! :)
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  27. Good-NESS that is cute! Thanks for hosting!

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  28. Kim this looks great what a super idea!!

    Be sure to enter my amazing Giveaway from Splenderosa!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  29. Kim, I ALMOST added my latest post! But, am just going to have to get better before I do! LOL! Your makeover of that frame is wonderful! You and the Modge Podge are making some beautiful changes!!

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  30. Kim,

    The new frame is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I'll have to try something like this.

    I linked up to your BTB party for the first time. (I'm a brand new blogger as of last week) Thank you very much for the party! :)

    Pam

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  31. What can I say Kim, you have done it again. This project turned out gorgeous and who would have thought it was an old picture. I need to get my creative juices flowing again :)
    Thanks again for hosting this great party and for your continual inspiration.

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  32. Beautiful ~ what a great idea~ Thanks for the inspiration ;-)

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  33. What a cute and thrifty project, Kim! And thanks so much for hosting!

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  34. The frame looks fabulous with your new paint color and you are having way too much fun with Mod Podge. Great job. I just have a very small entry this week, hope it doesn't get me kicked out. Hugs, Marty

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  35. Thanks for hosting the party because it is great exposure for all of us. I liked the old picture, but I like how you updated it to make it more modern too. I especially like what you did to the frame. I am also working on a picture frame redo. Need to do a few finishing touches, but I'm hoping to have it up by next week. Know what you mean about the weather. Been too dark to take pictures here too. Tomorrow I am dragging a natural light lamp out for pictues. Ugh!

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  36. I am so glad you gave the products you used! I have a stack of wooden frames that need a makeover! I almost got rid of them, but now I think I will see if I can make them look this good! This looks great, Kim! My little boring to better is a corner makeover to make valentines!

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  37. I just found your blog from Room Remix and I love your style...especially since I'm from the GA too!

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  38. Wow, what a great transformation! I am so impressed as to how you found something in the clearance aisle, and then you came up with this great idea to transform it. Wish I was that talented!

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  39. That's a good looking frame. Good job.
    Thanks for hosting.

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  40. This is such a great project, Kim! I love a project that takes something you already have and re-uses it in a totally new way! Looks wonderful!

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  41. Thanks for hosting this blog party!

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  42. Oh, this is great, Kim. I love the way you've completely transformed this...and it was cute to begin with. I've always liked that pic.
    I have some frames and think I may do something similar. So cute!
    Thanks for the idea and thanks for hosting.

    Nancy

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  43. You are very talented, Kim. What a great transformation of the picture frame. I love the burlap and the trim. It turned out beautifully. That is a delightful email from Shari!

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  44. Hey, Kim - My computer is giving me fits. I accidentally listed my post twice (notice I am not blaming my own incompetence!) Delete one of my "painted stools" - could you please?
    -Trish

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  45. Gorgeous, Kim! Thanks for hosting! XO ~Liz

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  46. Kim another great one so cute love how you use burlap:)

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  47. Another great week! I LOVE your ideas and enjoy checking the links! Thanks for taking the time to make this so much FUN! Stay warm today...stay inside! ♥♥♥

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  48. Kim, this is GREAT!!! You're so creative.

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  49. Hi there Kim~Another fantastic idea -love how that turned out. Thanks so much for hosting! :)

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  50. Love the picture frame and artwork!
    Thanks for hosting, and always commenting! You are a super host,
    and ofcourse decorator!

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  51. Kim,
    Thanks so much for your help the other day...I'm very happy with how my project turned out and I'm on to another one! Also thanks for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  52. Super cute and creative, Kim! That decoupage stuff is kind of addictive.
    Brenda

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  53. Your framed monogram turned out fab! Great job!

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  54. Love how the frame turned out! Great ideas for added texture. Got me thinking now!!

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  55. Love the monogram picture and frame!
    Turned out so well and looks great in your room!

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  56. Great transformation Kim, I would never have thought to cover the photo so I probably would have walked right past this gem at HG. Your projects give such great ideas to think outside the box. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. I love what you did to that frame. I'm stock-piling some of your painting ideas for when we move into a different house. I sure hope you don't mind that I took liberties in what I linked to your party. But, really, what could be a better example of boring (waiting, waiting, waiting for a baby) to better (adorable baby finally getting here)?
    CAS

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  58. Hi Kim, I love the frame it looks great!I love all the textures.

    Kathy

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  59. Yikes,
    I am late for my first party at your house!!!

    I love your frame make-over.

    Thanks
    Rhonda

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  60. The frame really came out cute. Love the gimp trim around it. So many different things you could stick in there. I hope to have something to link up next week :)

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