Dora from @Fiofibers shares THE easiest, cheapest way to antique some inexpensive frames.
And ooh, there’s more!
She even shows us a quick way to create some vintage-looking “paintings” to go inside the frames.
I like how Dora tells us she gives these frames a touch “that you didn’t know they needed.” Amen!
You quickly see what she means.
When I look at these, my creative juices start flowing for where you can use these:
A home library…a farmhouse dining room…atop a vintage dresser in an antique bedroom.
Heck, they’d even meld nicely with the eclectic vibe of “Modern Vintage Fusion” decor since they stand out.
Lots of fun possibilities here, especially when you can customize with whatever prints you want!
Check out Dora’s great video and see her work her magic from start to finish in her video:
@fiofibers This is one of those “it turned out better than I thought” DIYs😍 Don’t ever sleep on dollar tree! The possibilities are endless #dollartreefinds #dollartreediy #diyvintagedecor #diyprojects ♬ πρωτότυπος ήχος – Spiros Zorpidis
What People Are Saying
DIY creators and home decorists love this project overall. Here are a few of the top themes in the comments:
Alternative to black undercoat:
@shanon_2000 suggested using a red undercoat instead of black to mimic the actual finish (ochre) on antique frames.
@Sabrina_Kuksi suggested using watered-down black acrylic paint to paint into the crevasses, achieving a similar effect with less work.
Using thrift store frames:
@Antiquish Home Decor and @Mrsdewinter1 suggested using actual wood frames from thrift stores instead of Dollar Tree frames for an even more authentic look.
Free public domain images:
@likeboneslikeskin suggested searching for free public domain images online and printing them at the library instead of buying prints from Amazon or Etsy.
Mod Podge trick:
Multiple commenters praised the use of Mod Podge to give the prints a textured, painted look, with cara calling it “genius”.
Adding texture for a vintage look:
@Crystal Salter suggested scuffing up the swirls on the frame just a bit to give it a well-loved, vintage look.