~**~**~ Dollar Store Frame ~**~**~
(Can I get any more unoriginal than that?!)
Call me Captain Obvious, but just in case you still aren’t sure, this frame came from the Dollar Store.
It’s plastic. Srsly. I know! I was as shocked as you.
It’s cheap alright – 2 frames for 99 cents? But don’t try to tell me it looks like thin flimsy plastic. ‘Cause I ain’t listenin’.
I like the detail on it, but the color? Do you think it could scream “I’m from the Dollar Store” any more than it already does?
Yes, it’s getting a make-over. But honestly, I don’t think there are many things in my house that are safe from me and my spray paint.
😉
What is my boy doing in this picture?! But I look good not horrible so it’s stayin’!
Five – minutes – later… (spoken in the “Bueller?… Bueller?… Bueller?…” voice.)
Green! And you know what, plz don’t hate on me, but I’ve already packed my spray paint so I have no clue what this color is called.
BUT, I do know it is NOT spray paint for plastic. AND… I forgot to prime it first with spray paint for plastic… Whoops. My bad.
But like anyone’s even going to be touching it, so if I am really careful with it I think it will be a-okay.
And now I’m sending subliminal messages to read my blog. Do you like my very subliminal HoH plug here?
Kinda trippy. You are reading House of Hepworths right.now while reading House of Hepworths. Like, Whoa.
And just to reiterate, my HoH Rules to Live By:
1. Buy crap
2. Spray paint it
3. DONE
😉
kristy ~ says
Such a great idea! Nothing is safe from me at the dollar store now!! And i love the color you chose, what’s it called?? …just kiddin’ 😆
Ashley says
Cute! And I’d kill for your computer.
Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says
Looks perfect! I love your rules to live by — haha!
Sarah says
I looks great green! I spray paint anything that will stand still too:)
Emily@decorchick says
I’m so jealous you have an Imac. We need one. Bad. It’s on the wish list. Oh yea, the frame is cool too. 🙂
Beth says
😛 Love it and you computer! Heck I just love your blog!
Michelle@Dibble Dabble Life says
Spray paint R-U-L-E-S!!!!! So simple, easy and C-H-E-A-P!! Oh and I say the less work the better, so skipping the primer, etc. is A-ok!
Chelsea@ThisFreshFossil says
Hahahaha, thanks for my daily dose of funny! 🙂 Sometimes not using primer works… othertimes… not so much. Haha, I tried to get away with no primer on this plastic aquarium coral decor – 7 coats later I realized I probably just spray some primer on it, already! 🙂
Your frames came out super-cute! And I love the shameless HOH plug. 🙂
~Chelsea
DavesWife says
The green looks fantastic!I found those same frames at our dollar store only mine are gold.{which screams dollar store even more!} So I painted mine white and distressed them a little bit. Thanks for sharing.
Charlene Austin says
That is ADORABLE. And it’s my favorite colour!!! In fact my new kitchen island is being painted a close green to that. I just approved the sample today!!!! So now I need to go find me some stuff to paint. I love your HoH rules….I’ve bought 2 cans of spray but I’m such a newbie that I haven’t had the guts to actually alter anything yet. How ridiculous is that?!!
Sunny's Life in Rehab says
I’d be willing to bet money that’s Rustoleum Apple Green…it looks like the color that’s all over my house! That really perked up that frame. Let me see if my Dollar Tree has these babies…
Kim @ Starshine Chic says
You are my kind of gal. Cheap & easy. lol. And no, I am not hitting on you. lol. The frame turned out cute.
Tanya says
You’re so funny! I love it!! I love the detail!! So cute!
ana @ iMadeItSo says
LOL!!
that’s all i have to say about that!
Sweet Charli says
SOOOO cute~! Apple green is my favorite right now! Great find! 🙂
Samantha says
I’m a dollar store addict, and I can’t seem to go to Home Depot without picking up a can (or 2) of spray paint – I can totally relate! 🙂 ~Sam
shelly says
Love that green!
Rhendi says
Nice find!! Love the after!!
Melanie says
You’re so funny! You always make me smile. I like the green color but I love your computer more;-)
I have been out of town so I am catching up on my blog reading. Sorry for all the late comments you are going to get.
SueAnn says
😆 😆 😆 I will…I promise!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue says
Wow! After reading your blog I had this desire to read it again??? 😯 Could it be subliminal? LOL I love that color of green and I think spray paint can fix up just about anything!
megan says
Everything is better spray painted! Love the color!!
Brooke says
Love that color! That really brightens things up. Spray paint is the best. Good Job.
Brooke
Jennifer says
What a GREAT dollar tree find! The green looks GREAT!! (=
Sheila says
Very cute! Funny the things we used to pass by that are now victims of our spray painting. 😀
Suzanne says
Did I know you had a mac???!!Aren’t you thrilled with it??!
Eva says
Super Cute Blog – just found you!
Eva says
Already hooked on your blog!
Eva says
oops! sorry I got comment happy!
http://www.thevintagepearl.com/products/daintylayers_p33
Super duper cute!
Kelli@bloomingfreckles says
HI! Love your blog, and I, too LOVE me some spray paint!!! I will now be going to the dollar store looking for cute frames to make over! Thanks for all the inspiration!
~Kelli
Ginger says
Ooooh, fancy! A great splash of color! Link it up to Mad Skills Monday!
Julie@ Frugal & Fabulous Design says
Cute! Love the green.
Jan says
It may have started out as “crap”, but it didn’t end up looking like “crap”. I had to laugh out loud when I read your philosophy (and your subliminal message)!
Letti says
I am new to your blog and I love it. I will leave comments from now on.
Andrea says
I need to know the exact dollar store…because this style is exactly what I need!! Please do tell!
Kristen says
Recently got on a spray paint kick too! Bought a $4.00 cheapie “Friends” frame from the dollar store and spray painted as a little gift – teal blue. Super cute and looks so much more expensive. FUN!
Pam says
Love the frame and the color. Hubs and I think your rules to live by are great!