Lately, I have been all about DIY – I’m planning my wedding and it seems like there’s always something to DIY. This week, it’s a picture frame that’s part of a larger project (more info to come later). But you don’t have to be planning a wedding to appreciate this DIY.
You can easily buy a distressed picture frame from TJMAXX or Ross but where’s the fun in that? This simple DIY takes any old wooden frame and gives it a rustic, coastal feel.
Materials:
- Sandpaper – P150
- White Acrylic Paint
- Wooden Picture Frame
- Paint Brush – Amazon
Step 1: Using the sandpaper, sand all surfaces of the picture frame. This allows the paint to sit better on the frame.
Step 2: Apply 2 coats of paint to the surfaces of the frame, making sure to cover all the crevices, inside and out.
Step 3: When the paint is completely dry, using your sandpaper, sand the surface and edges of the frame. This final step is what creates the distressed look of the frame. Continue sanding until the distress is to your liking.
For a more coastal look, try using a blue or green tinted white color.
Related: DIY Wooden Growth Chart
I have used this technique on frames from the dollar store and frames found at a thrift store. Any money spent was on the frame itself because I already had white paint and sandpaper (from Dollar Tree). I also love this because I was able to use reuse old frames and make them into something cute!
Related: 9 Things to Always Buy at a Thrift Store
Would you attempt this simple distressed Picture Frame DIY? Let me know in the comments below!
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Christina is a twenty-something living with her beagle, Mash, and husband, Nate in their van. She loves traveling, shopping, art, and photography. She’s also a vegetarian, pop-culture enthusiast, book-lover, and Dave Matthews Band fanatic. Catch her somewhere around the country in a converted camper van or at home in Florida for a visit.
I wish I had these talents, I made some pillows not too long ago, this looks like an easy DIY! I just can’t get these things as good as I imagine them to be!
That is literally what I always think when I make something. But that’s the point of this DIY. It’s so SIMPLE. I looked up other’s on Pinterest and they all had so many steps. I just needed something quick and easy. Plus, in this case, you don’t want it to look perfect or in a specific way because it’s distressed. You could totally handle it lol.
A distressed frame is my favorite kind of frame. I have one in my bedroom, but I bought it distressed. At least I know how easy it is to DIY it now.
Lol, yes if you want another now you won’t have to buy it!
The picture frame looks great! So different from it’s original state! And, congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I was trying to think if I DIY’ed a project for my wedding, and I did! I made little hershey kisses roses as wedding favors. I’ll have to remember what they looked like, LOL. I know I used things like tulle, and some of the materials that you use to make flower arrangements (the green tape, wire, leaves and stems). This was back in 2004, so that’s a little while ago! Plus, it was my first marriage, haha. I re-married in 2013. 😉 Hmm.. I’ll have to see if I can dig up the old pics to find a pic of the favors. I hope the pictures aren’t ruined because they’re probably sitting in our garage. We moved in March, to the new house, and we barely unpacked anything >.>.
It’s so funny to do DIYs for the wedding but it gets overwhelming sometimes too. Let me know if you find any of those pics Shannon!
Great idea for what to do with thrift store frames! It’s the best way to find inexpensive larger frames and then DIY them to fit in with your home decor.
I am lovin this distressed look lately. I have a distressed framed chalkboard in my kitchen and just picked up two frames for over my mantle. LOVE< LOVE< LOVE! Thanks for sharing! This is a neat little project I should try!
I love it too! It’s so shabby chic! I love the idea of a distressed chalkboard, I will have to try that next!
This is so cute! I love that it’s so simple!
Thank you for the tutorial!!!
I was looking for something simple and easy to do I saw many everywhere and looks so comploto do but yours is easy thank you 😊
Oops I mean complicated to do😅😅😅