Up-cycling A Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day

January 13, 2014
 This was a $2 item I purchased at the thrift shop last week.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
 A square frame with a faux tin tile, (it may be plastic) and four square mirrors in the corners.



Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
I removed the mirrors and taped off the frame.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
I will be using these cheap Valentine's Day hearts that I got on sale at JoAnn Fabrics too.

I decided to once again use Becky's cinnamon rust technique HERE at Beyond the Picket Fence blog.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
Remember pounce or stipple on black paint first, then gray, then orange, and then sprinkle with cinnamon.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com


Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
 Then the faux tin tile was stippled with light ivory paint,

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
And the hearts were stippled with red.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
I ended up painting the frame light ivory as well because the color of the frame just wasn't right.  I glued the hearts on with Elmer's Ultrabond Glue.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
Here is a close up of my faux rusty tin tile and hearts.

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com

Upcycling a Thrift Shop Frame for Valentine's Day www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
An inexpensive Valentine's Day project from an up-cycled thrift shop frame!






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  1. UnknownJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    So perfect! I just found your blog. Looking forward to seeing all your posts!

    Have a blessed week!
    Sherri

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  2. must love junkJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    This is so cute!
    Susan

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  3. AudreyJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Just had to hop over to your Blog because I just knew you would be making some really cute Valentine decorations ... and that, you DID. Love it ... looks like an old tin ceiling tile. Great job Carlene.
    Thanks for stopping by Timeless Treasures with a nice comment.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z.

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  4. cynthia lee designsJanuary 13, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    This is way too cute!! Love it!
    ~Cindy

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  5. mary scottJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    So sweet. Love it.

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  6. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and MerlotJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. MimiJanuary 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Love and Thrifty even better!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Wow! I had no idea the tray started off looking like that. You did an incredible job! Dee :)

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  9. Danni@SiloHillFarmJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    That is awesome Carlene! I so would have snatched up that frame with tile at the thrift shop, but I would never have made it look as good as you did! I'm intrigued with that rust technique and am sure I'll have an opportunity to try it one of these days. I cannot wait to see all of your valentine projects together!

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  10. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    This is so precious! You have a great eye for crafting potential, I totally would have walked by that faux tile frame. Amazing!

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  11. Donna WilkesJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    As a fellow Rust Goddess, I am intrigued by this process of faking rust. The patina is great. I my be using this this week on a project I am stuck on. Thanks again for your wonderful projects and the inspiration you send us!

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  12. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJanuary 16, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Wow, you are so good at thrifty up-cycles!! So cute :)

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  13. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Very pretty, Carlene!!

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  14. Amy EllisJanuary 16, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    The hearts just pop on the white tin. I love the texture and the rust technique. Very creative that you added color, rather than just the left the rusty color, of course I'm sure that would have looked very cool, too, but it's all so pretty and valentinesy with the red and white!!

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