Monday, February 23, 2009

The Fill In

Remember when I added an extra frame around my foyer mirror? Well, that left an empty spot in my decor where that frame had previously been. There was only one thing to do. Find a fill in. This is what I found.Of course, the frame was a little too gold for my taste, so I brought out the Rub 'n Buff to grunge it up.









After applying R 'n B, I gave it a good rubbing which revealed a little of the original gold. This gave the finish more depth and dimension. I think it now has the appearance of an old piece that's been found in an attic. I like it much better now.
I'm sure you're wondering if
I plan on keeping that nice painting.
No.
I am not.
I have other plans.
But that will be another post.
How's that for a tease?
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26 comments:

  1. DarleneFebruary 23, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Love the frame and I can't wait to see what you do with the painting.♥

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  2. CindyFebruary 23, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    LOL!! My first thought wasn't the frame (I KNEW you would make that more beautiful!!) it was is she keeping that painting?!?!? Can't wait to see your transformation of that one!

    Happy Monday ~~ Cindy

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Oh well played...that's nice work. I love your site. It's just a dreamy, happy place and I think I actually can feel my heart rate slow down when I click on your site. Thanks for all of this..

    My best, Lynn
    www.safebeauty.blogspot.com

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  4. StephFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Gotta love rub-n-buff! Can't wait to see what you else you do.

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  5. KarynFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Love the frame! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  6. HollyFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Can't wait to see!

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  7. AndreaLeighFebruary 23, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    rub and buff - never heard of it! your blog is just enlightening for me. where do you get it?

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  8. AnNicole@Our Suburban CottageFebruary 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Oooh, tricky. I was wondering about the painting. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

    By the way, thanks for stopping by my blog. You're just so darn nice!

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  9. NoraFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I agree, the frame is much better :) Good find!

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  10. Ruby Red SlippersFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I am sure it is a tease! You always pull stuff together, and I am blown away...can't wait!

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  11. Ruby Red SlippersFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I am sure it is a tease! You always pull stuff together, and I am blown away...can't wait!

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  12. ChristineFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I love coming to visit! Thanks for another inspiring post! We actually had that art print in a mobile home we lived in when I was younger. Framed out in a simple (i.e. cheap) molding and tacked to the wall. Mom had a dickens of a time getting that thing off the panelled walls - LOL! Can't wait to see what you do with your project :)

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  13. ChrisFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Oh man! How dare you tease us! :-) Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  14. Lazy Mom LeslieFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I totally need to buy myself some rub n' buff. I always forget about it until I see you use it. One more thing to add to the Hobby Lobby shopping list!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Oh My...you've been so BUSY and CREATIVE! I been on vacation so I'm now catching up with all my favorite blogs and I just gotta say....WOW...love ALL your projects.

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  16. Valarie LeaFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I was wondering about the painting :)

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  17. kristalFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    i'm thoroughly "teased"! i'll be back for part two!!

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  18. MelissaFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Joy~I love the look of the frame with the rub 'n buff~I've never tried it, but may have to now. Can't wait to see what the painting turns into~happy Monday!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    That turned out beautiful. I love old frames and have done that to a few in my house!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    A tease is right! I love what you did with the frame, can't wait to see the next step!

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  21. AdrienneFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Just want to say how much I love your blog! You have inspired me and wanted to link you to my first completed project http://balmforth.blogspot.com/2009/02/make-it-new.html
    Thanks for the ideas and tutorials!!

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  22. Folkman'sFebruary 23, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I hope that you post what you are doing soon! I can't wait to see! www.sunshinsdesign.blogspot.com

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  23. Essential Oil Premier UniversityFebruary 23, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Great frame update. Can't wait to see what you put in place of the picture.

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  24. Robin JohnsonFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Please don't keep us waiting too long, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for the painting.

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  25. JenniferFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Great idea! I should get some Rub & Buff b/c I have a couple of gold frames that would look much better afterwards.

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  26. JackiFebruary 24, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hello There!! I am such a big fan of your blog!! I especially love the necklace holder you made a few days ago (i'm thinking of making one myself). Anywho i have decided to start a blog of my own and would like to invite you to visit!
    If you have any advice for me i would appreciate it!!
    Be Blessed
    Jacki
    http://kissamule.blogspot.com/

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