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I have been debating on what I wanted to put above our fireplace for awhile now. I knew the exact picture I wanted to put above the fireplace, but I could not decide how to hang it. I could not decide whether I wanted to frame it, or try a DIY canvas wrapped picture. Frames are so outrageous. The one I liked was from Hobby Lobby and it was $59.99. I would NEVER spend that much on a frame, unless it was marked 50% off. Of course $30 seems like a lot to me too, so I really thought a frame from a thrift shop as a Pinterest project would be more fun. It is also easier on the wallet and I love me a good Pinterest project!! I have meant to be hitting up the thrift stores lately, but things have been super crazy, so when I went to find Alex’s Beetlejuice costume for Halloween, I decided to browse the goods and see what I would find. The last few times I have looked for a frame, the have been over $15 and I need a better deal than that. While I was scanning the merchandise…
![I found this beauty at Goodwill for $7.99! It was in great condition and fits a 20x28 poster print! Score!](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2094.jpg)
![All you need to do it wipe the frame down good and gather the following items...acryclic paint, stain, paintbrush, nail file, and an old sock.](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2095.jpg)
![Paint the frame with the acrylic paint. I did 2 coats.](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2096.jpg)
![With the nail file, file the edges down to expose the wood.](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2097.jpg)
![After the acrylic paint dries, use the stain to thoroughly coat the frame.](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2098.jpg)
![Wipe the stain away. If you wipe too much away, just brush more on and so on.](https://www.savoreachsecond.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_2099.jpg)