The other day, while browsing the web, I came across some silverware from Anthropology. I thought they were really neat, but I would never want any to actually use (too fancy for me)…and let’s face it, they were NOT in my meager budget anyway.
They did inspire me, though! I had been wanting to do some new kitchen art, and I knew these could be DIY’d in a little different way!
I had 4 random forks left over from my last kitchen project (See HERE), so I decided to use them for this project instead of buying more.
I also had found this awesome shadow box frame from Hobby Lobby on clearance for $8.50, with a 12×12 opening, which would work perfectly for my scrapbook paper! I knew I wanted the background to be a fun pattern, so I chose the black polka dots.
I decided to use aqua spray paint on the forks instead of white, just to give a more “fun” vibe to the project, plus…I am an absolute sucker for aqua- and it would go better against my paper choice.
I sprayed the forks down with 2 light coats of the spray paint…and they were good to go.
When they dried, I brought them inside and dipped them into my gold acrylic paint and smoothed them out with my paint brush (any little brush will do).
I poured the paint into a little cup to dip. Sorry, no pic of this step! oops.
While the paint was still wet, I took some iridescent glitter that I had on hand and covered the gold paint.
Once all of that dried (30 min tops), I hot glued the forks onto my paper.
VOILA! It isn’t everyone’s taste, but I feel like it turned out super cute!!
I am thinking of painting the frame, but I haven’t decided yet. I may do a black over the white with distressing…or I may leave it. What do you think?
What a fun, fast, easy and cheap kitchen art project! You can tailor this to your own design style very easily, so what are you waiting for?!?!
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Last Updated on July 10, 2018
Definitely add some black to the frame!
I agree!
I definitely think some black on the frame would make the black polka dots show up. Like that you flipped the location of the gold. Also love re-fabbed !
Thank you! I totally agree on the black and will be painting it!
Hi Brooke,
Love how this turned out but since the frame is surrounded by black pieces (cabinet door handle and wall scroll) I’d paint the frame black.
Just my opinion but I think it will really pop?
I agree Peggy! I am definitely going to do that 馃檪
Rub the black paint on and then off again to expose the “Dots” in the frame molding…good way to echo the dots on paper.
I’m partial to Black so I would add it. I think it would compliment the tiny polka-dots 馃榾
I think if you paint a distressed black frame for this art piece it will give it a beautiful pop. I love reading all about each craft that you do. You definitely inspire me with every craft video you put together. Love you Brooke鈾ワ笍鉂わ笍鈾ワ笍
Definitely black!! I love this project!!
I think that’s a very cute idea! But I think you should use black to distress the frame. It would bring out the background. Hey I did my hair the way you do yesterday and got lots of comments on it!
I definitely agree the black IS the way to go but maybe just maybe slightly dab that turquoise color and see what happens on that frame.
They are gorgeous!