How to create easy postcard frames

I have a box of Art Doll Postcards that I wanted to display with Halloween just around the corner. They aren’t in traditional Halloween colors but totally “on-theme”.

So I thought I’d paint some old Ikea plain frames. Well, they actually have mirrors in them but I liked how big they were and thought they’d frame the postcards nicely.

I also wanted to give a new look some wooden bowls and a recycled wood box, but I will share what those become in upcoming posts 🙂

For the two art doll postcards I chose to frame I used Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint

It’s available on their site as well as Amazon in Roanoak Rain (The most beautiful shade of light blue!!!!!) and aptly named Black Dog black paint. It has a wonderful finish and went on like a dream.

After the paint was dry, it only took 1 coat for complete coverage, I used a tape runner to adhere the postcards onto the painted frame.

To hold up the frames I simply placed two glass skull bottles behind them poking out from behind in profile.Looking for more ways to upcycle furniture? Check out these Upcycling Furniture Books we found on Amazon.