Chevron pattern has been all the rage in the craft blog world over the past year, and I love the pattern dearly–yet I’ve created not one thing using this beloved pattern. Last week while parousing the aisles of Michaels I stumbled across this wooden heart shape frame for $1. I knew instantly that I could paint a chevron pattern on the frame and make it spectacular! The only problem I had was creating a perfectly straight chevron pattern. You probably noticed my “goof” instantly… the solid red near the left side of the heart. Oh well, that’s what makes it one of a kind and proves once again that I am human like everyone else! I love how this frame turned out!
Supplies:
Wood Heart Shape Frame ($1 at Michaels Crafts)
Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface High Gloss Acrylic Craft Paint – Habenero
Martha Stewart Crafts™ Roller Tops
White Spray Paint / Newspaper
Painters Tape / Scissors / Sand Paper
1. Lay newspaper outside in preparation to spray paint your frame.
2. Spray paint your frame white, and let it sit to dry.
3. Once your frame is dry tape your chevron pattern on the frame.
4. Using the Martha Stewart Crafts paint and roller brush begin painting the frame. Let the frame dry once all paint has been applied.
5. Remove tape from painted frame.
6. Using a piece of sand paper gently sand frame to give it a more distressed look.
*I started on the edges and worked my way around the frame.
*I also just grabbed the first piece of sand paper I found in the garage… not sure if Mr. Woodsy will be happy with me when he sees what I used!
7. Place your favorite picture in the frame and display it for everyone to see!
*This is a picture of my parents at Epcot Food & Wine Fest last fall — they have been married 29 years as of last month!
Comments & Reviews
Kaytee says
Would you happen to know the dimensions of the picture that’s allowed? I was spray painting mine, and spray painted over the directions! 🙁
Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says
Eek… not sure I just placed my photo backwards (behind the frame) and traced the heart then cut about 1/2 inch wider from my traced line. Wish I could be of more help. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out. 🙂
Stacey says
Love the frame so much that I had to feature it today on my blog! Come by to see and grab a featured button! Then come back tomorrow to link up something for my first official linky party – would love to have you!
Stacey of mbracing Change
Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says
Thanks for the feature!
Lindsay says
Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today from the Show & Share party. Thanks for linking up!
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-share-26-features.html
stacey freet says
I adore your frame – it looks adorable – I love chevron as well! I am going to have to try that! Thanks for linking up to our party – do come and visit sometime – follow along – I am beginning my first link party next week and would love to have you!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Eva Scott says
What a cute frame and a great deal! I love all things Chevron!
Sarah says
You are going to laugh when you come over to my cube today! Nice project… Austin’s teacher thought so too.
caroline @ c.w.frosting says
Love your twist on chevron!
Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says
Thanks!
laxsupermom says
Love this! What an adorable project! I love how you’ve displayed a picture of your parents in it. Thanks for sharing.
kendall says
Love, Love, Love this! I am going to have to try making one of these bad boys! I just love the chevron pattern!
-Kendall
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Johnnie says
This is adorable, Katie!
Sarah Forhan says
Absolutely love the frame. And..no I didn’t even notice the goof. 🙂 Such an inspiration 29yrs of marriage! Blessings to you and your family.
Mrs. Woodsy aka Katie says
Awe thanks! I know… my parents are proof that love CAN last forever! My inlaws have been married for over 35 years!!!