Picture-frame: Caught the (not so much) re-purposing bug

Mickey · **Posted: 17-07-2008 , 08:26 PM** #1

Hi guys,

Inspired by your creative talent and fabulous contributions to this site I thought I'd put my toe in and try a little something too.

My mother-in-law sent us a charcoal picture she did in art class for Christmas. We were given some old prints in frames and this frame was the only one big enough.

It was a lovely frame already but not suited for the picture we needed to frame. Took the frame to the kitchen, put it on some paper and thought how would I make it black to match the pic. I know :o)... shoe polish :o). It dries doesn't it? Hubby was more than sceptical and rather irritated that I was wasting valuable time.

25 mins later the polish was dry. I was going to give it a second coat but decided it looked quite ok with a bit of a grain look to it.

Not as fancy as the stuff you guys produce - but hey, beginner here :o)

Hope you like it:o)

Mickey

Chris P · **Posted: 17-07-2008 , 09:07 PM** #2

Impressive work, Mickey!

Regards
Chris P
Admin

Linn · **Posted: 17-07-2008 , 10:03 PM** #3

Well done Mickey, a very impressive job!

carissa · **Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:13 AM** #4

great job mickey, never would have thought of using shoe polish !

unapam · **Posted: 18-07-2008 , 02:06 PM** #5

Mickey...that's fabulous! What a great idea and it turned out super. It looks wonderful on the wall and the frame really compliments it. Well done!

Mickey · **Posted: 18-07-2008 , 03:21 PM** #6

Thanks guys :o). You are all very encouraging.

unapam · **Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:24 PM** #7

In the excitement of admiring your cool frame I forgot to say what a great drawing your MIL (mother-in-law) did! It is absolutely beautiful! You have a great talent there..Mrs Mickey-in-Law

Mickey · **Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:42 PM** #8

LOL - Thank you, I will tell her that her work has been admired from many corners of Ireland and that she may have some commission work coming her way ;O)

lislaw · **Posted: 19-07-2008 , 10:54 AM** #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by unapam

Mickey...that's fabulous! What a great idea and it turned out super. It looks wonderful on the wall and the frame really compliments it. Well done!

Now, Mickey, you do realise that's high praise from a pro!!!!

My immediate response to your pics was "WOW, that's deadly" Am rooting out my shoepolish as I speak - type - You know what I mean!! ;)

Lisa

Mickey · **Posted: 20-07-2008 , 01:33 PM** #10

Quote:

Originally Posted by lislaw

Now, Mickey, you do realise that's high praise from a pro!

I do indeed, I am truly humbled in my meagre efforts - but also inspired to even greater 'feets' :o)

colmsmum · **Posted: 20-07-2008 , 10:17 PM** #11

Well done, it looks great. I would never have thought of that. Shoe polish will be on next weeks shopping list, lol!

Guns n Roses · **Posted: 23-07-2008 , 06:55 PM** #12

brilliant idea mickey;~)

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	Posted: 17-07-2008 , 08:26 PM #1
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	Picture-frame: Caught the (not so much) re-purposing bug Hi guys, Inspired by your creative talent and fabulous contributions to this site I thought I'd put my toe in and try a little something too. My mother-in-law sent us a charcoal picture she did in art class for Christmas. We were given some old prints in frames and this frame was the only one big enough. It was a lovely frame already but not suited for the picture we needed to frame. Took the frame to the kitchen, put it on some paper and thought how would I make it black to match the pic. I know :o)... shoe polish :o). It dries doesn't it? Hubby was more than sceptical and rather irritated that I was wasting valuable time. 25 mins later the polish was dry. I was going to give it a second coat but decided it looked quite ok with a bit of a grain look to it. Not as fancy as the stuff you guys produce - but hey, beginner here :o) Hope you like it:o) Mickey Attached Images

	Posted: 17-07-2008 , 09:07 PM #2
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	from Admin Impressive work, Mickey! Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 17-07-2008 , 10:03 PM #3
Linn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath Posts: 6,386	Well done Mickey, a very impressive job!

	Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:13 AM #4
carissa Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: dublin Posts: 92	great job mickey, never would have thought of using shoe polish !

	Posted: 18-07-2008 , 02:06 PM #5
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Print Magic Mickey...that's fabulous! What a great idea and it turned out super. It looks wonderful on the wall and the frame really compliments it. Well done!

	Posted: 18-07-2008 , 03:21 PM #6
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	Thanks guys :o). You are all very encouraging.

	Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:24 PM #7
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Charcoal Drawing In the excitement of admiring your cool frame I forgot to say what a great drawing your MIL (mother-in-law) did! It is absolutely beautiful! You have a great talent there..Mrs Mickey-in-Law

	Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:42 PM #8
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	LOL - Thank you, I will tell her that her work has been admired from many corners of Ireland and that she may have some commission work coming her way ;O)

	Posted: 20-07-2008 , 10:17 PM #11
colmsmum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tyrrellspass, Co.Westmeath Posts: 766	Well done, it looks great. I would never have thought of that. Shoe polish will be on next weeks shopping list, lol!

	Posted: 23-07-2008 , 06:55 PM #12
Guns n Roses Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rathfarnham, D14 Posts: 464	brilliant idea mickey;~)