DIY Nautical Photo Frames
This unusual find was catching my eye at the thrift store...
so I bought 2.
The clips on this doohickey made me think of something I've wanted to make for a while.
I began by cutting 5 1/2 inch boards into squares.
I sanded each board then added one of the hooks from
the thrift store find to each board.
Each board was painted and stained with dark wax.
I used painter's tape to section off a space to add a stripe.
The stripe was an after thought... usually you would paint the stripe first and then wax.
But because I used chalk paint, the paint sticks to the wax.
I tied a nautical knot to each clip. The colors and the jute
reminds me of beachy, nautical decor.
Each board has a sawtoothed hanger on the back for hanging.
They can be hung alone or in a gallery display.
The vintage photos look gorgeous in their new frames.
* Yep, that little cutie is me.
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Very nice! Question: why did you add the clips prior to painting?
ReplyDeleteLOL I did not... I was just laying them there for the picture so we could see how they would look!
Deletegreat quickie project and fabulous upcycle of those clips! :)
ReplyDeletelove seeing those old pics of you!
gail
Aww shucks Gail... thanks!
DeleteThese are so cute Susan! I just love them.
ReplyDeleteAdina @ Simply Country Life
Thank you Adina... it is an easy project!
DeleteThese ate so neat! Great upcycle :) what was the "doomahickey" to begin with?
ReplyDeleteHope your Wednesday is blessed!
~Sherri
Not so sure but maybe it is for hanging "unmentionables" in the laundry room?
DeleteSusan.... love this!!! Adding to my to-do list :) Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly! Have fun :)
DeleteThis is really cute. Love this idea! I love anything nautical. I cant help but to think of what the doohickey was in the first place. Maybe used in a photo processing dark room? Thanks for sharing!!!
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