Aren't they purdy? I am just lovin how they turned out. I have a slight confession to make, I am an ugly picture frame hoarder. Bum bum bum baaah.  Just can't help myself! Ever since I learned how to make mercury glass or antique mirrors, I've been snatching up any goodwill/thrift store/swap meet shenanigans I can get my hands on. So needless to say I have a huge stash that I can 'operation craft' on. But a house can handle only so many antique mirrors. Time to spruce up the frames and let them shine (literally!) doing what they were intended for.

Additional Tips and tricks.
*Go light with the hammer at first. Don't need to be goin all hog wild and bust it up!
*Hammer in multiple directions to get the right patina
*Two light/quick coats of the gold foil spray paint is all you need. It will run if you have too heavy of a hand.
*Let dry thoroughly before handling, otherwise you will be left with icky fingerprints.

Now off with you... go make yourself an instant (inexpensive) glamorous photo frame collection!

Thanks for stopping by!


PS I was featured on a super awesome site, Sole Mates! One of my glam DIY hair accessories along with some other great jewelry ideas. Check it out and spread the DIY's Gospel

Sole Mates


Thank you B & L :)

First up in a mini series featuring fabulous and ALL FREE fonts is...... Fancy Fonts! I guess they qualify as
script/handwritten/pretty/girly
or
as in just perfect for an upcoming holiday? Say for making a homemade mama's day card?
just an idea ;)



Remachine Script

Blessed Day

Parisienne

Bickham Script

Channel

Creampuff

Great Vibes

Lauren Script

Loki Cola

Marmellata

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoy these pretty types as much as I do!


does the signature look familiar??????
;)

Here is my tweak on a crazy popular hairstyle right now, the braided headband. Nothing really that crazy, I just threw in a couple of fishtail braids. I think I actually prefer a fishtail now. If I braid my hair with a couple of these, while it's still damp, after it drys I'm left with some pretty (and natural looking) waves. If you haven't already, check out my braided fishtail crown DIY, it's pretty popular. Or go here to see the rest of my beauty diys. Now onto the tut


Simple, pretty and it keeps the hair outta yo face. You could also x-nay on the large fishtail braid and go free stylin with just the braided headband.


Most people won't notice till your walking away, head on it looks like a simple side braid... but whoa-nelly! when you turn your noggin peeps will be impressed.

 ;)

Thanks for stoppin by!