Repurposing old paintings

20+ thrift store painting makeover ideas to upcycle old art. Suggestions with tutorials and inspiration for ways to alter thrift art.

Looking for new uses for some old frames? Today, I've got two fantastic repurposed picture frames to share with you! Anyone can do this!

Hey ya'll! Well, we are still in the throes of laying tile in the basement. It's going along at a decent pace, so I'm hoping to have a few in-progress pics to show you eventually. They may not be pretty pics, but I'll show you anyways. Jesse has been doing most of the heavy lifting, so while he's been busy downstairs, I've been working non-stop trying to finish up the rest of the upstairs. It's a deal we struck. He got the short end of the stick. The 'rest of the upstairs' basically includes…

I've put together 13 repurposed frames from my archives that are sure to inspire your own frame recreation!

Using a rag to clean the dirt and grime off of vintage artwork runs the risk of getting lint on the piece, instead, experts suggest using a piece of white bread.

We know how much you love art, illustrations, and paintings, dear Pandas, so we’ve got a treat in store for you today. Say hello to the ‘Repaintings’ subreddit where people from all over the internet share their imaginative creations.

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle Thrift Store Paintings

Hello lovelies!! Today, I'm back sharing how you can create brand new wall art with old frames and transfers! If you were expecting a round of smalls today, don't worry, I will be back with those on Thursday. Redesign with Prima recently released a whole bunch of brand new transfer designs, and I just received

Mary Jean Ruhnke on Instagram: "It’s okay to upcycle old frames and canvas. It’s both good for the environment and on your pocket book. I am always looking for unique frames at estate sales and here was one of them. It will become available next week and is 22”x17”. . . . . #maryjeanruhnkeart #estatesale #texasartist #foxart #upcycle #repurposedart #wildlifeart #foxpainting #artlover #arttherapy #framedart #texturedart #animalart #newcontemporaryart #acrylicpainting #mouse #mouseart…

Going thrift shopping is always an adventure. You never know what you might find while digging through a bargain bin of shoes or a barrel full of backpacks and belts. If you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon a piece of artwork that’s worth displaying in your home. And even if you don’t think any of the pieces are up to par yet, you might be able to give a painting new life by adding your own flair to it.