Close
COPYRIGHT All content and photographs are property of Linda Dresselhaus. 2009-2016. Powered by Blogger.

A Little Spring Re-Do...


You know I love a simple little re-do project!  Well, this week I've been continuing with the attempt to bring a little spring into my decorating!  I found this newer frame at the thrift store and loved the old tin tile look, but decided to change it up a little. Keeping it simple, I gave the frame a quick wash of white craft paint...


taking down the brush strokes by dabbing the wet paint with a napkin.  I gave it two light coats so that shadows showed through, but not the red color.


Then I topped it off using my brush at a flat angle to catch the highlights...


Now the spring part...I took a scan of an old Easter card and enlarged it to fit the opening, and just set it in on top of the glass opening, backing it with a little tape.


I think it looks so pretty on the mantel with some other goodies...



I love these vintage sheep...



The great thing about this...the frame can be used either direction, and the print is easily changed out!  I plan to use this scan of an old cow card next, but I think it will be fun to mix it up all year!




I will be joining Debra for The Marketplace at Common Ground
with some new etsy goodies!
AND
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

For those of you who haven't heard...Google Reader is ending July 1, 2013.  I am now reading blogs on Bloglovin and really like it~ it's very user friendly!  I have a link on my sidebar and would love to have you follow me there, if you need a new reader!

Until next time...

Posted by at
loading..

32 comments

  1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMarch 25, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    My kind of project. A cool thrift shop redo. Love it Linda.

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Great project..
    Adorable..
    I too love the sheep..

    ReplyDelete
  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Love the sheep....great redo...

    ReplyDelete
  4. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Love the frame, what a find! Happy week. Sharon x

    ReplyDelete
  5. K J DMarch 25, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Another lovely project Linda... such a sweet frame and card (s)

    I love your little easter chick decoration - so cute!

    Karen x

    ReplyDelete
  6. CLAUDIA PERSIMarch 25, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Wow love this little project. You did a good job Linda!!! This is so adorable. Love it!!!
    Claudia
    http://claudiapersi.blogspot.ca

    ReplyDelete
  7. DortheMarch 25, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Linda,
    Such a sweet frame you have made...it looks so lovely on your mantel ,in white with those adorable sheeps , I love old sheeps, too---and also love that one can "feel" the iron under the white lovelynes.
    Wish you a wonderful Easter week, dear Linda.
    XO,Dorthe

    ReplyDelete
  8. Patricia @ 9th and DenverMarch 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Great redo,Linda. -- love the cow photo,Pat

    ReplyDelete
  9. Patricia @ 9th and DenverMarch 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    P.S.
    I also like the new header on your blog, (not sure how old it is...I don't notice those type of things easily!)
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  10. The Boston LadyMarch 25, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Perfect little makeover Linda! I will be switching soon too. Ann

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Love your re-do Linda. What an adorable little vintage Easter postcard. I have such a soft spot for vintage Easter. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 25, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    What a difference a little whitewash makes on your frame! Your vintage sheep are adorable, as are the vintage cards you've scanned for the frame. I'll have to remember that little trick. Thanks for sharing. :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. JaneMarch 25, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Very pretty transformation! I think all the detail really pops on that frame now. And it's perfect for your Easter card.
    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  14. wendyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, I really like the way that turned out, and it will be FUN to change out the photo every now and then.

    ReplyDelete
  15. NanaDianaMarch 25, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    That might have been a small project but it has big impact. I love the way it turned out and those sheep are just darling. xo Diana

    ReplyDelete
  16. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 26, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    You turned something plain into something very lovely. I love the vintage Easter print, too. It looks very nice displayed with all your sweet things. xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  17. Katy @ Lolly LinensMarch 26, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Linda - This looks beautiful.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Eclectic Red BarnMarch 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    What a wonder redo. It looks great.
    Have a great day,
    Bev
    @http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Robin JohnsonMarch 26, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I'm loving this quick project. I love the look of painted tin. With your cute postcard and adorable vintage sheep your display is so perfect!

    Oh and by the way LOVE. LOVE. LOVE the cow print! what a find!

    ReplyDelete
  20. CindyMarch 26, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Very sweet, I love the tin look and you've made it look old and worn, but well loved. The pictures are both adorable and look great in the frame.
    Hugs, Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  21. TriciaMarch 26, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Your frame turned out great, Linda! The little prints that you found are so charming. I especially love the cow. I have a huge tin mirror that I stripped the paint off of last summer. I wish I would've just painted over it like you did. It's still sitting out in the garage :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. DonnaMarch 27, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful transformation. I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Mimi SueMarch 27, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love this look Linda! So much more springy. Mimi

    ReplyDelete
  24. chateau chicMarch 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    You really gave that frame a whole new lease on life!! What a beauty!
    Mary Alice

    ReplyDelete
  25. VeeMarch 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Looks great! Fun way to display vintage graphics all year through.

    ReplyDelete
  26. must love junkMarch 28, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    LOVE the cow in the frame! It turned out great! :)
    Susan

    ReplyDelete
  27. KellyMarch 28, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    So pretty and sweet. The little sheep are killing me! Adorable!

    Kelly @ View Along the Way

    ReplyDelete
  28. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 28, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Linda it's perfect and a great project! I usually pass those frames up...Nope, I will be fighting you for them now!! Happy EAster!

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  29. Laura @ 52 FLEAMarch 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Love your spring re-do. A little white wash does wonders! You have inspired me to do a little scanning of my vintage postcards again...Hope you have a wonderful Easter! :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicMarch 29, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Very cute! I have a similar frame in red -- LOVE it in white!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  31. thistlewoodfarmMarch 29, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Wonderful job Linda! It looks amazing! I love the spring decor!

    Have an amazing and wonderful day rock star!
    karianne

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnnMarch 31, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Great re-do, Linda. Love the image you chose.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I love hearing from you and always enjoy reading your comments!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)