Transforming a picture frame! {DIY}

I have had this beautiful poppy picture for a few years now.
I decided to transform the picture frame.

You see one time back a few years ago, a friend from Rate my space gifted
 this beautiful poppy picture to me. She was so kind and thoughtful to do this, and to be honest I was blown away by it.

It was during a transition time that I was getting rid of the roos, and doing my kitchen  all poppies...

I had the poppies for a while, but some how or another the Roo's made their way back.

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Terrible picture, this was before BLOGGING.

As you can see the frame is gorgeous as is the print.

I remember when she gifted me this, she said " Debbie it is yours to do what you want, you can change the print out when you want, change the frame color, etc".

Therefore, being a creative gal that she is, I know she will not mind what I did.
which btw, I emailed her, and she was in her usual down to earth fashion, pretty much saying I don't give a darn, I expected you to change it sometime or another LOL!
Thank you Lisa:)

I of course kept the print aside and  I am sure use it again someday.

{Noticed I stenciled the table too?}

Things always have a way of recycling around my house.

 {I went back to Walmart to get the other style lampshade, last one on the shelf!}

Close up of frame.
I painted it with antique white, paint and primer mixed in one by Glidden. I also used a dark wax.
Then I heavily distressed it.

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Our loft over looks the living room area, Hello family, I can see YOU!

I am still working on the other side, and NOT coming along as I would have liked.
There is always tomorrow.

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