Tiffany Leigh Interior Design: DIY: Touch of Gold Picture Frame

I wanted to frame my ultra glamorous print of Audrey Hepburn that my mom got from a vendor in NYC, but I wasn't sure what colour of frame to use since the print came with a black matte.
I thought white would be too stark of a contrast and take away from the picture, but black might be too basic.
In the end, I went with a plain black Ribba frame, to which I added a gold band on the inner part of the frame.

I love the result, and it was super easy:

1) The Supplies:

Picture Frame (I used Ribba) / Piece of art / Painters tape / Krylon 18kt Gold Leaf Pen

2) Pop the guts (glass, matte, backing etc.) out of the frame, leaving the frame only.
Carefully cover the face of the frame with painter's tape, making sure the edge is straight and clean.

3) Using the gold leaf pen, colour in the inside edge of the frame

4) Allow the paint to dry for about ten minutes

5) Peel the tape off slowly, frame your art and enjoy!

The result is fantastically subtle. From straight on, the frame looks all black, but viewed from an angle, the touch of gold adds the perfect amount of sparkle.

all photos via Tiffany Leigh Interior Design

A super quick and easy project! What do you think?

13 comments:

Kim@Chattafabulous said...[Reply]: I love this Tiffany! Amazing how simple details can transform!

www.chattafabulous.blogspt.com; 4 September 2012 at 09:47
Anonymous said...[Reply]: Looks fabulous, Tiffany! Hope you have a great week!; 4 September 2012 at 10:04
Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies said...[Reply]: Perfect and so simple. The elegance and sophistication of Audrey is enhanced!; 4 September 2012 at 12:06
Albertina said...[Reply]: I love this easy peasy but totally glams up your corner DIY! What a great photo too. I love those gold leaf pens. That and gold spray paint.; 4 September 2012 at 18:11
Taylor Morgan said...[Reply]: just stumbled upon your blog, it's so cute! I am a fashion design student in NYC but I LOVE interior design blogs, DIY, etc. Loving this DIY, I think I may just have to do it. Pinning it so I remember it! Thanks :)

Love from NYC,

Taylor
Taylor Morgan Shop
taylormorgandesign.blogspot.com; 4 September 2012 at 20:00
Sal said...[Reply]: What fun! I love that picture of Audrey (I actually have the same one in my boudoir) and think that touch of gold adds such a nice little somethin' somethin' =)
xo Sallie

www.bluebonnetsforsal.com; 4 September 2012 at 22:08
Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour Mash said...[Reply]: Tiff, that's such an awesome idea and fairly simple to do! You amaze me with all your fun and original DIYs!

Happy Wednesday (aka halfway to the weekend), beautiful!

xx
Holly Foxen Wells
GlamourMash; 5 September 2012 at 19:49
Michaela said...[Reply]: Genius! Looks great. I love the subtle touch of gold. It really gives it a little sparkle :); 5 September 2012 at 23:46
Amber B (Simple Dwellings) said...[Reply]: I love this! Great idea. And I am also a huge Audrey fan. I have this same picture on the cover of one of her books! Great work!; 6 September 2012 at 12:54
InteriorGroupie said...[Reply]: Love this! What a classy touch to a simple black frame, great idea.; 7 September 2012 at 09:04
Barbara Matson said...[Reply]: I love gold leaf pens! And your frame looks amazing!; 9 September 2012 at 00:10
Lianna said...[Reply]: What a great way to liven up a simple frame! Makes it look very expensive!; 10 September 2012 at 09:28
charleston forge bar stool said...[Reply]: Wow, thanks for sharing, she is awesome!; 13 September 2012 at 19:41

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DIY: Touch of Gold Picture Frame

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