Tuesday, April 3, 2012

~Antique Green~

I love green so using Benjamin Moore's "Boreal Forest" and antiquing glaze these frames went from this.....
 To this....
  I left the inner part gold and just brushed over it with a little glaze. Sorry for the glare, the sun was steaming in my dining room windows when I took these.
Now I couldn't just stop on these, so I took a little walk around the corner and did these too. On these two I dry brushed a little AS Old White on the details.
My mom and dad brought the angel back from Italy for me.
  A little bit of paint can make such a big impact. I love the change!

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49 comments:

  1. BabsApril 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Oh, the Benjamin Moore's "Boreal Forest" color really accents the colors in the pictures. LOVE the color and that you glazed the outer edge of the frame and left the gold on the inner part. Still wonderfully traditional but with a great new "kick". I'm going to "borrow" your idea and glaze my gold frames.Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. KellyApril 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I really like the new look! I agree. Paint can transform just about anything!

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  3. Linda April 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Love the transformation. A little bit of paint can do wonders.

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  4. DebbiedoosApril 2, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Love it Martina...they really look great in that color and pop!

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  5. Anita at Cedar Hill April 2, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I need to do that same thing. Great redo on your frames.

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 2, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Love the touch of gold, Martina!

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  7. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Martina,

    Wow! Your frames turned out fantastic! It’s such a quick and clever update.

    Dee

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  8. KristiApril 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    WOW they look fantastic! What a difference, they made the print POP too! Love projects like this! :)
    kristi

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  9. At The Picket FenceApril 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    They look just lovely Martina! :-)
    Vanessa

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  10. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 2, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I like those! Really adds some color to the wall! I wouldn't have thought of doing them that way.
    Have a great day!

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  11. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! What a simple change but the results are marvelous! You're just so good at everything.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  12. NanaDianaApril 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Martina-Your frames look wonderful! I love that color- it's just perfect- xo Diana

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  13. The Tuscan HomeApril 2, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Just lovely, Martina! =) xo ~Liz

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  14. chateau chicApril 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Martina,
    I really like how your frames turned out. Such a nice change!
    Mary Alice

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  15. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Great change, Martina. It's amazing how much difference a little paint makes....looks wonderful! Linda

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  16. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Martina,
    I can't believe that the subtle transformation made such a big impact. I love the framed photos in their new colors.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  17. DIYbyDesignApril 2, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    What a great color for those frames. I love that you left the inside the original finish. Looks beautiful.

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  18. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    I love the new look!! They look beautiful.

    Kathy

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  19. Andrea at Opulent CottageApril 2, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Between you and Kim, I'll now have to repaint every gold frame in my house, because they look so much better when they're freshened up! Great idea, Martina. Hope you're having a great week, and Happy Easter to you and your family :))
    xo, Andrea

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  20. DeseraeApril 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Your prints are so pretty and look amazing in your newly painted frames! Love them :o)
    ~Des

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  21. Brenda PruittApril 2, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Very snazzy look to those frames!
    Brenda

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  22. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Great choice for freshening up. The prints are so lovely. Great job!

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  23. DawnApril 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Great color choice. I agree it is sure something how paint can change the whole look:)

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  24. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 2, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Yep, we are connected at the hip somewhere. I painted a frame in more of a green color, too that I haven't shown yet and there you go and do the same thing. They look great.

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  25. Rosemary@villabarnesApril 2, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    That color works so much better with your decor, Martina. Very nice.

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  26. Dear LillieApril 2, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Looks lovely, Martina!

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  27. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 3, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    I love the green Martina. Your frames are beautiful.

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  28. SusieApril 3, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Martina, don't you just love the magic of paint :):) I sure do. Your picture were beautiful in their "new" frames. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)

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  29. CindyApril 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    You've really transformed the frames, I love the green on them. Simply brushing the old white has made the second set of frames really pretty, I hadn't thought of doing that.
    Have a lovely day, Martina.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  30. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    It's amazing what a little paint can do. These look so much better toned down, so rich looking. Great transformation!

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  31. Melissa MillerApril 3, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Martina!
    The green frames look elegant and beautiful. I would have never thought of that. Love it! I'm using shades of green as the new accent color in our home redecorating. It's my new favorite color.

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving me kind comments. I appreciate it very much. I'm now a happy follower of your blog and would be honored if you would follow mine as well. It's always great to get to know our blog friends better.

    Warmly, ~Melissa :)

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  32. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GApril 3, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful transformation! And I just adore your angel! What a wonderful gift from your parents! :)

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  33. GailApril 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Looks great Martina! I'm finding that I'm using more and more shades of green in my decor now! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  34. Town and Country GalsApril 3, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Martina,
    Green is my favorite color so of course I think they look fabulous!
    Such a little change makes such a big impact!
    Rebecca

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  35. Kim @ French Country AntiquesApril 3, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    WOW! These turned out great. And, yes, little paint can make a big difference.

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  36. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Your frames and pictures look fabulous in that elegant antique looking green. I love the way you grouped them together as they're all the same size. Love the wall look with them. Wishing you and yours a HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY.
    FABBY

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  37. AnneApril 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Martina,
    Great color.They really stand out more on your wall.
    Anne

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  38. Nancy's Daily DishApril 3, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    I can't believe what a difference it made in your frames and the way it really makes the artwork stand out more. Beautiful!

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  39. Pam - @diy Design FanaticApril 3, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Looks great Martina! You made your frames looks so expensive. I love the new finish!

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  40. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 3, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Martina, What a great idea you have given me! So inspiring. I have so many really expensive and beautiful frames that need something.... I can't bear to part with them. You have the answer! I hope my frames come out as beautifully as yours did!
    THANK YOU!
    Hugs!!!!! Yvonne

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  41. Ivy and ElephantsApril 3, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Martina the colour you chose is just perfect. It is so elegant, warm and inviting. I absolutely love it.

    Paula

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  42. BlissApril 3, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    I painted some frames two weeks ago and they are still in the garage, something just wasn't right about them. I'm thinking maybe brushing on some AS white might help.

    Bliss

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  43. An Oasis in the DesertApril 3, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Great color on those frames, & they look so good!
    CAS

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  44. reFresh reStyleApril 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I've not heard of this wonderful glaze! But I love it, your frames look awesome!
    Debbie

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  45. Korrie@RedHenHomeApril 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Love the green; it stands out so much better from the walls!

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    Great color on those frames, & they look so good! CAS

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina