Color Matching with DecoArt Paints

Disclosure: As part of the DecoArt Blogger Program, I receive product and am compensated for posts; however, all crafts, pictures and opinions are my own.
Color Matching with DecoArt Paints
Hi friends! Just a quick note before we get into the FUN of today’s DecoArt project…now you KNOW I love DecoArt paints and products, right? Well did you know that they just launched a new blog? The design is so cute and fun, and they’ll be sharing so many fun projects there that you’ll just want to follow! So be sure to stop by and check it out!
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Now onto this fun Color Matching project! Have you ever had a picture, frame or another piece of home decor that you just loved but it just wasn’t quite right or didn’t quite fit with the rest of your decor? My mom is updating some of the items in her home and she ran into just that issue! She had two pictures that she just loves and wanted to use in the same room, but wanted the frame colors to coordinate. She had one that was a bright, golden color and the other a darker, bronze. She called and asked if I had something that would help the two to match – and knowing my fabulous collection of DecoArt paints I told her I was sure I could find something that would work!
Update and match frames with DecoArt Paints
And I was right! Both frames have a metallic finish to them, so I gravitated toward the DecoArt Dazzling Metallics paint line. I grabbed two darker shades of paint – the Renaissance Brown and Rich Espresso and got to work! I painted a layer of each on the frame, until I reached a tint that I thought was appropriate. I added some darker accents with acrylic paints in a deep brown and tan to match the characteristics of the frame I was matching, and went back and added another light layer of the metallics to mute some of the acrylic look. Where the leaves and flowers of the frame were raised, I went back in with a damp cloth to lighten the paint a bit to again match the characteristics of the frame I was matching.
Update and match frames with DecoArt Paints
And the end result is two frames that are much more coordinated in terms of color, shade and characteristics! While they’re not exact duplicates, they will work perfectly together in the same room.
Color Matching with DecoArt Paints
Color Matching with DecoArt Paints
Color Matching with DecoArt Paints
So the next time you have a piece of decor that is not quite right – don’t move on so quickly! With the help of DecoArt paints, you might just be able to update those pieces affordably! Or if you’re looking for items to coordinate with your current decor, don’t look past updating thrifted items too! Upcycling is one of my favorite things to do – it’s good for your craftiness and for our environment!
DecoArt Paints are available at Michaels, JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores and other fine craft retailers. For more information on DecoArt Paints visit https://www.decoart.com.

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