Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Vintage Frame from Italy

I was shopping around for a an old picture frame for two months for a project I wanted to use it for. Its was hard to fine what I was looking for, but I knew the look and the feel I was going for. This frame is everything I wanted and I can not wait to show you what I am going to use it for. The frame has some markings on the back and to be honest, I love the idea it came from Italy and the craftsmanship on this frame is beautiful.  It use to hold a artist's painting from Italy, but to no avail I couldn't figure out anymore information. If anyone has knowledge in this area, please do share.

Here is the before:




The name is Santo Ficara.

I love this wooden mat. I was going to replace the fabric, but I left it on, because it kept the old vintage look I was going for.
I am loving the metallic glaze. Its a lovely color.
Here is the vintage frame all fixed up:

Spray painted the frame ivory.
Brushed on the glaze all over the frame and I let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Wiped off with a lint free cloth.
The resulted are just lovely! 
I love how the mat makes the frame look vintage.


Come back to see what I am going to hang inside this lovely vintage frame. I appreciate you stopping by and I LOVE your SWEET comments. Have a great week.

Hugs,

Vanessa
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26 comments:

  1. ANNEMarch 13, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Wow, great job! It looks perfectly aged now!

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  2. Ricki TreleavenMarch 14, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    So pretty, and I cannot wait to see what you put inside the frame!

    xo,
    RJ

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️March 14, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Vanessa,

    I love how your transformed the frame.

    Dee

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  4. candy's clothes closetMarch 14, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Vanessa:) Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower:) I am following back. Love the Frame! Stay Fashionable! Love,Candy

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:05 PM

      Hi, Candy

      Thank you for stopping by and for the follow. Have a great weekend.

      Vanessa

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  5. Jennifer JuniperMarch 15, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I love the mat too! So glad you kept it :)

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      Hi, Jennifer

      Thank you, come by tomorrow to see the finish product. : ) Have a great Sunday!

      Vanessa

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  6. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    HI Vanessa, I am so glad you found my blog so I found yours! Beautiful job on the frame. Can't wait to see what you put in it. XO, Pinky

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  7. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinMarch 16, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    It turned out so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Simple Home Life. Hope you're having a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      Hi, Kathryn

      Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend.

      Vanessa

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  8. HomeroadMarch 16, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    You just made me remember a frame I have out in the garage! Thanks for the inspiration...
    Susan
    Homeroad

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:07 PM

      Hi, Susan

      Awesome! I am so happy and I can't wait to see what you do with your frame. : )

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  9. CynthiaMarch 16, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love old frames. I am following you now.

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      Hi, Cynthia

      Thank you for stopping by and for the follow. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend.

      Vanessa

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  10. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHMarch 16, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    It turned out so pretty! Thank you for linking up to "Cowgirl Up!"
    ♥Linsey

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      Hi, Linsey

      Thank you so much for stopping by and I appreciate you hosting your link party!

      Vanessa

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  11. Katherines CornerMarch 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    It looks great Vanessa!Hugs and happy weekend wishes!

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Hi, Katie

      Thank so much for stopping by. You are the best.

      Vanessa

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  12. thistlewoodfarmMarch 17, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Visiting from Transformation Thursday. I absolutely love this project! You are so talented!

    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend.

    blessings,
    karianne

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    1. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Hi, Karianne

      You are so sweet, thank you for those kind words. Thank you so much for stopping by. : )

      Vanessa

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  13. VanessaMarch 17, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Hi, Justine

    Thank you so much for stopping by. : )

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  14. Christine Jargick - JPEG ApothecaryMarch 18, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Love it. I haven't tried glazing after paint before, I really need to.....

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  15. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful frame, I love the finish you added, can't wait to see what you hang inside! I'm now a GF and Facebook follower~

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  16. Liz VickermanMarch 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    beautiful! i love the richness of the glaze. i'm new, stop by and say hi sometime @ http://cadeedee.blogspot.com/

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  17. Simply TasheenaMarch 20, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Pretty transformation. I would love for you to link up at my Linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-6.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  18. cathy@my1929charmerMarch 20, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Really like the transformation once you painted and antiqued it. I like the mat and can't wait to see what you do with it. don't keep us in suspense too long. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best!

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