A Fun Thrift Store Find and a Simple Transformation...

Recently, I had a fun thrift store find... a charming needlepoint cottage sampler!

So cute...

The frame was very plain, not-so-nice wood...

I am a blogger for DecoArt and recently was provided with some of their Americana Acrylic Paints to do some projects! I chose some pretty colors for spring...love all the blues and greens...

The color I chose is Blue Mist...

you can see the pretty depth of color...

I did a couple of simple coats of paint on the frame, and lightly distressed it to let a little of the wood come through. The paint is very easy to use, and cleans up easily, too...

I love the punch of color, and think it adds to the cottage look of the piece. I hung it above a clock my oldest son made many years ago in a shop class...and added a couple of friendly little dogs...

I've been working on a few other quick transformation projects with my paints and will be sharing them with you soon!

{I received product from DecoArt...all projects and opinions are my own...}

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Until next time...

25 comments

JunkchiccottageApril 24, 2014 at 9:37 PM
Linda,
What a great transformation. I love the color your chose and how much it makes this needlepoint look so pretty. Love this.
Kris
NanaDianaApril 24, 2014 at 9:57 PM
That looks so much better painted that soft color, Linda. It looks GREAT- xo Diana
Linda@Coastal CharmApril 24, 2014 at 9:58 PM
Linda,
Such a pretty makeover...love that color!

Blessings,
Linda
Joy@aVintageGreenApril 24, 2014 at 10:58 PM
Such a quick and lovely way to make the frame look worn with age yet fresh.
Joy
Mimi SueApril 24, 2014 at 11:24 PM
So adorable!! If you ever want to sell your cute little cottage let me know. I love collecting cottage needlework of any kind. Mimi
White Lace and PromisesApril 25, 2014 at 12:26 AM
A great choice of color. Very pretty. Love the cross stitch too.
K J DApril 25, 2014 at 1:50 AM
So pretty Linda - I love the gentleness of that colour.

Such a true sentiment .... I had a day out with my best friend yesterday and would be in total agreement :)

Karen x
camp and cottage livingApril 25, 2014 at 2:04 AM
A lot of work went into this piece and the frame looks 100 percent nicer blue!
I love the needlepoint cottages!
OliveApril 25, 2014 at 5:51 AM
Transformed in blue and the message is very sweet.
Helen PhilippsApril 25, 2014 at 6:47 AM
The frame looks so lovely painted that pretty blue, and shows off the sweet cross stitch picture much better! Love the little dogs too!
Helen xxx
Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 25, 2014 at 7:12 AM
Very pretty, Linda! The blue you used certainly adds to the needlepoint piece and makes it look fresher, too.
OLDLADYWITH FLAREApril 25, 2014 at 8:20 AM
I'M NEW TO YOUR BLOG AS OF TODAY. I LOVE THE PICTURE AND YES THE COLOR ADDS CLASS TO THE PIECE.I LOVE IT HANGING OVER THE CLOCK. I ALSO LOVE YOUR DOGS.I HAVE 4 LITTLE DOGSLIKE YOURS THAT ARE SO VERY OLD SITTING ON ONE OF MY TABLES. ONE IS FROM A NEIGHBORS' HOME OF SOME 77 YEARS AGO. I USED TO GO TO HER HOUSE AS A CHILD AND SHE HAD A COLLECTION OF DOGS. SHE USED TO LET ME STAND AND LOOK THEM OVER EVERYTIME I WOULD VISIT HER. SHE HAD NO KIDS AND ALWAYS LOVE IT WHEN I WOULD KNOCK ON HER DOOR AND ASK HER IF I COULD COME IN TO PLAY. SHE WAS LIKE A 2ND MOM.SHE NEVER TURNED ME AWAY.MEMORIES..THAT PICTURE OF YOURS HAS MEMORIES TOO, I BET.THANKS FOR LETTING ME ENTER YOUR WORLD IF ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. GRANNY[FLORIDA]
KrisApril 25, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Oh my gosh Linda....what a fabulous find! The pretty blue painted frame is just the perfect finishing touch! I use their paints a lot, and love them!
XO Kris
Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 25, 2014 at 8:37 AM
Oh that blue really enhances the sweet little needle point!
Patty AntleApril 25, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Love that color! So pretty!
Pam KesslerApril 25, 2014 at 10:18 AM
It looks great and the dogs really set it off! Now if I could just make my 80's needlepoint projects looks so good (there's only so much you can do with geese).
SusieApril 25, 2014 at 12:45 PM
Linda, Your frame is so much sweeter in that color. That saying is one I love. My daughter and I have a house cutout with that saying on it ..we think of each other when we look at it. Blessings to you for a great weekend, xoxo,Susie
DonnaApril 25, 2014 at 2:37 PM
What a beautiful color, Linda! It really is perfect for the frame and needlework piece. I'll have to see if I have that color in my stash!!
The Polka Dot ClosetApril 25, 2014 at 5:48 PM
It's perfect, I love that color. Needle points take so long to make and I always feel guilty when I pick them up for a couple dollars!

Carol
Curtains in My TreeApril 25, 2014 at 8:12 PM
yes I agree with everyone else the color was a good choice
and I wish we could see the blog if she has one of OLDLADYWITHFLARE LOL

Hi Sophie & Bailey
Deanies StashApril 25, 2014 at 8:17 PM
It is always so surprising how just painting can transform a piece to boring/dull into a showpiece. I love the color you chose. It looks so sweet above the clock your son made. Hugs! Dianne
Kari from Meadowview FarmApril 27, 2014 at 6:08 AM
Oh Linda...sweet as can be!
Kari
Art and SandApril 27, 2014 at 10:58 AM
The color you chose for the frame is so pretty and I love the little sampler.
Debra@CommonGroundApril 29, 2014 at 11:03 PM
amazing how that wonderful blue really brought that precious cottage sampler to life! love it!
ReviMay 2, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Thanks so much for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday!
-Revi