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in Decorating

Five Minute Frame

~**~**~ 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.

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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’.

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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.

😉

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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.

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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

😉

Filed Under: Decorating Tagged With: accessories, quick and easy, splash of color, spray paint

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Comments

  1. kristy ~ says

    06/18/2010 at 1:04 pm

    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’ 😆

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    06/18/2010 at 11:42 am

    Cute! And I’d kill for your computer.

    Reply
  3. Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says

    06/18/2010 at 12:00 pm

    Looks perfect! I love your rules to live by — haha!

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    06/18/2010 at 12:01 pm

    I looks great green! I spray paint anything that will stand still too:)

    Reply
  5. Emily@decorchick says

    06/18/2010 at 12:44 pm

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Beth says

    06/18/2010 at 12:51 pm

    😛 Love it and you computer! Heck I just love your blog!

    Reply
  7. Michelle@Dibble Dabble Life says

    06/18/2010 at 12:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. Chelsea@ThisFreshFossil says

    06/18/2010 at 1:01 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. DavesWife says

    06/18/2010 at 1:15 pm

    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.

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  10. Charlene Austin says

    06/18/2010 at 4:16 pm

    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?!!

    Reply
  11. Sunny's Life in Rehab says

    06/18/2010 at 2:28 pm

    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…

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Starshine Chic says

    06/18/2010 at 2:39 pm

    You are my kind of gal. Cheap & easy. lol. And no, I am not hitting on you. lol. The frame turned out cute.

    Reply
  13. Tanya says

    06/18/2010 at 2:42 pm

    You’re so funny! I love it!! I love the detail!! So cute!

    Reply
  14. ana @ iMadeItSo says

    06/18/2010 at 4:43 pm

    LOL!!
    that’s all i have to say about that!

    Reply
  15. Sweet Charli says

    06/18/2010 at 2:44 pm

    SOOOO cute~! Apple green is my favorite right now! Great find! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Samantha says

    06/18/2010 at 2:57 pm

    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

    Reply
  17. shelly says

    06/18/2010 at 3:01 pm

    Love that green!

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  18. Rhendi says

    06/18/2010 at 5:22 pm

    Nice find!! Love the after!! :mrgreen:

    Reply
  19. Melanie says

    06/18/2010 at 7:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
  20. SueAnn says

    06/18/2010 at 8:39 pm

    😆 😆 😆 I will…I promise!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  21. Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue says

    06/19/2010 at 5:58 am

    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!

    Reply
  22. megan says

    06/19/2010 at 6:15 am

    Everything is better spray painted! Love the color!!

    Reply
  23. Brooke says

    06/19/2010 at 9:20 am

    Love that color! That really brightens things up. Spray paint is the best. Good Job.
    Brooke

    Reply
  24. Jennifer says

    06/19/2010 at 9:37 am

    What a GREAT dollar tree find! The green looks GREAT!! (=

    Reply
  25. Sheila says

    06/19/2010 at 9:43 am

    Very cute! Funny the things we used to pass by that are now victims of our spray painting. 😀

    Reply
  26. Suzanne says

    06/20/2010 at 9:52 am

    Did I know you had a mac???!!Aren’t you thrilled with it??!

    Reply
  27. Eva says

    06/20/2010 at 9:23 pm

    Super Cute Blog – just found you!

    Reply
  28. Eva says

    06/20/2010 at 9:30 pm

    Already hooked on your blog!

    Reply
  29. Eva says

    06/20/2010 at 9:31 pm

    oops! sorry I got comment happy!
    http://www.thevintagepearl.com/products/daintylayers_p33
    Super duper cute!

    Reply
  30. Kelli@bloomingfreckles says

    06/21/2010 at 12:48 pm

    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

    Reply
  31. Ginger says

    06/22/2010 at 5:35 pm

    Ooooh, fancy! A great splash of color! Link it up to Mad Skills Monday!

    Reply
  32. Julie@ Frugal & Fabulous Design says

    06/22/2010 at 6:52 pm

    Cute! Love the green.

    Reply
  33. Jan says

    06/23/2010 at 1:38 am

    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)!

    Reply
  34. Letti says

    06/23/2010 at 10:47 am

    I am new to your blog and I love it. I will leave comments from now on.

    Reply
  35. Andrea says

    10/07/2010 at 12:50 pm

    I need to know the exact dollar store…because this style is exactly what I need!! Please do tell!

    Reply
  36. Kristen says

    12/03/2010 at 11:04 am

    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!

    Reply
  37. Pam says

    12/18/2010 at 2:30 pm

    Love the frame and the color. Hubs and I think your rules to live by are great!

    Reply

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