Painting Picture Frames

I picked up some spray paint for $.99/can at Michaels.  I brought my items home and was ready to get started.

Materials:

• Two picture frames
• Two cans of spray paint (Celery & Greek Stone)
• Tarp

But then I had Strike Two.

When I opened the back of the frame it turned out the glass and it's setting were glued to the frame itself.  Ugh.  The setting came out fine, but the glass had a different plan.

After a few moments of my "this isn't working" face, I moved forward.  I decided to turn this picture frame into a shelf.

The colors came out beautiful and clean.  Except for the bubbles.  Strike Three.

It's not uncommon for me to cut corners to save time and money on a project.  Some of the time it works out.  Sometimes it bubbles.

I knew painting a finished surface isn't really a good idea, but in my haste to complete my first project, I did it anyway.  Also, paint REFUSED  to stick where the glue for the setting and glass had been.

In the end, the picture frame/shelf turned out just okay.  But I look forward to future projects that I will be truly proud of.