I didn't lie. I had every intention of posting everything. I even took pictures of all the steps. But then it happened. I noticed that ALL the photos (except the very first and very last) had somehow vanished. Until (and if) I find them, here's what you need to know.
Step one: Find a junky old frame (I recomend a thrift store), remove glass and back.
I went through the proper steps including painting the colour I wanted to show through the most first, but when I sanded I couldn't stand it and started all over.
So here's what I did instead.
Step 2: Paint entire surface whatever colour you want the grooves to be.
Step 3: Paint raised surfaces colour you want them to be. Make it messy.
Step 4: Sand the heck out of everything. Rough up all those messy lines separating the two colours. Scrape off the paint down to the wood on the corners, raised edges, ect. Really make it look beat up.
Step 5: (Which should have been step 4) Spray sealer over entire surface. Mine added a bit of gloss and mostly made up for the fact that I used cheap acrylic paint from the dollar store. It did make it run a little, so be sure to use it sparingly if your paint is water based.
Step 6: Add hardware (back, hanger, ect) back into/ onto frame, insert photo and enjoy!!
If you want to make an earring holder like I did instead, check back for part two!!
