September 4, 2011

A Makeover Surprise or Don't Judge a Book By it's Cover

I often purchase framed art just to get the frames.  If I like the shape and style of the frame,  I will buy it regardless of  the art.
I found a surprise in the last ones!  

I recently found these vintage framed prints at a local thrift store.

The prints were not really bad, but I didn't care for them.




I bought them purely for the pretty wooden frames.

I do really well selling empty vintage frames at
my booth so that was what I intended to do.





You can imagine my surprise when I discovered these
adorable  prints behind the other prints
and they were prints from...



Bessie Pease Gutmann

"The Reward"
gets this cute duo into a little trouble!!!




"In Disgrace"
has them both standing in the corner.


 
 All of the children painted by Ms. Gutmann are beautiful



They are just as sweet from behind!
I love her short haircut.




When I uncovered the hidden treasure,
one thing led to another
and I just had to....



... give the frames a fresh Annie Sloan chalk paint finish!!!
I think it was the right thing to do.
Rhonda
This weeks party schedule:

Tuesday:          Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
Friday:             Vintage Inspiration Friday

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23 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Oh my word. What a treasure. I love those prints, they have always been favorites. The blue adds the perfect touch. I hope you kept them. Hugs, Marty

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  2. ToniSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Great suprise. The children are so sweet, and I love how you updated the frames. I also buy pictures because I love the look of the frames.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Don't you just LOVE surprises? these are so sweet and i love how you added just a hint of that blue chalk paint! what a sweet transformation! Merci for entering my giveaway! Bonne chance!

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  4. Blessed SerendipitySeptember 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    What a happy surprise! I love those prints. They are precious.

    Danielle

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What a nice discovery. The frames look great.

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Love the blue, Rhonda! I think it works so well with the blue in the pictures. I love the prints themselves as well.

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  7. SarahSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Yes, the new paint details are wonderful, and those little surprises are too cute. Great find!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    You have just inspired me to pay closer attention to frames at my local thrift shop. What a beautiful find!

    Visiting from Southern Hospitality. :)

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  9. NanaDianaSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I had 3 of her prints hanging in my kids' rooms when they were little. I have always loved her work...and I often buy framed prints just to have the frame too! Crazy people, aren't we? Sometimes the pictures in them are SO BAD that I am red-faced checking them out because I fear someone will think I am buying them to hang!;>) xo Diana

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  10. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Lucky! I have always enjoyed looking at those prints. ASCP was a good idea for the update. They look so pretty.

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  11. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    How fun to discover these little treasures -- love what you did with the frames!

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  12. molly susan strongSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Oh NICE! Come plse share at Market Monday!!

    http://mollysusanstrong.blogspot.com/2011/09/market-monday-with-linky-creating-from.html

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Such a nice surprise Rhonda..you just never know:) Thanks for coming by to my party. I'm lovin' this ASCP that I won from Robyn...thanks for the intro.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    What a fun find! These prints are so sweet and I love the newly ASCP updated frames.

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  15. MandySeptember 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Oh what a find Rhonda! Lucky you.
    I'm your newest follower.
    www.projectqueen.org

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    What a fantastic, lucky find! You did the absolute right thing with the frames too.

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  17. Deborah MarchSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Aaawww, just GORGEOUS...what a treat for you!

    Deborah (happily visiting from
    http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com)

    {Hope you can stop by too!}

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  18. Fairfield HouseSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Rhonda,

    Lucky you! This gives new meaning to "Treasure Hunt"! I love how the newly painted frames perfectly compliment the trim on the little girl's dress and her shoes.

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  19. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    You were a lucky girl with that one! How wonderful. I love those prints!

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  20. PamelaSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love those Rhonda!! If I had a little girl I would be begging for those! Thanx for coming to the party!

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  21. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oh My Gosh! what a great find. These prints are worth an arm and a leg, Rhonda! Love 'em! xoxo Debra

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  22. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Rhonda, just had to pop by to say congratulations on your feature over at "From My Front Porch to Yours". When I saw those adorable Bessie Gutmann prints, I just had to come running. You did a fabulous job with the paint, too. Just perfect!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  23. Mariette's Back to BasicsSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Dearest Rhonda,

    Indeed, Mrs. Putmann managed to put this perfectly onto the canvas! Just read about your angel story in Belle Inspiration.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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