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Do-it-yourself painting with Ace


This post was brought to you in partnership with Ace Hardware. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands that help make Adored by Alex possible.

Do-it-yourself painting with Ace Hardware DIY with Ace Hardware Clark+Kensington paint

tank: Katydid c/o // leggings: Lululemon (old, similar) // flip-flops: Calypso St. Barth // Bracelet: Tory Burch for Fitbit // Watch: Michele

Let’s be frank, I wouldn’t call myself a ‘do-it-yourself-er’, but I enjoy being creative so I figure why not try it out? When Ace Hardware reached out to try a do-it-yourself painting project, it was perfect timing with my moving and redecorating a new apartment.

I love the concept of a gallery wall – I had one in my former bedroom and plan on trying to replicate it. Another thought I love are empty photo frames painted in accent colors for a bold statement. Enter Ace and their $.99 color sample pint sale at any of your local Ace Hardware retailers!

When I was a little girl I loved wandering around the paint chip aisle at our local hardware store. Maybe it was just me, but I thought the rainbow of colors was so fun to see lit up in presentation and would usually take a chip or two back home with me (shh, don’t tell!).

So it was no different when I headed to my local Ace paint studio where I was quickly greeted by a sweet Scottish gentleman who was eager to help me with my do-it-yourself painting project. When I decided what paint I wanted to try out, he loved my bold color choices and explained how he loved seeing someone make a not so classic color choice when choosing paint.

Clark+Kensington paint samples Clark+Kensington vibrant yellow paint Ace Hardware - Clark+Kensington paint sample Lime green paint via Ace Hardware

My choice was easy as I knew I wanted to pick accent colors for my living room based around blue and lime green tones. I have two lime green upholstered chairs that accent my tan linen upholstered couch. I wanted to go for a statement gallery look on one of my accent walls without filling the frames with illustrations, or paintings for budget-friendly decorating.

As a novice paint buyer, the process was super easy – the Ace Paint Studio made me feel like I’d not only been a regular, but they also took time to find out what I was working on. While the paint samples were being prepared, I picked up some of the necessary tools to get going on my do it yourself painting project and headed on my way.

Clark+Kensington paint - Ace Hardware

The vibrance of the three Clark+Kensington paint samples I picked is simply awesome. Exactly what I was looking for in this small do-it-yourself painting project. I primed my frames with a sprayable primer and began painting like I was back in grade school art class again.

Do it yourself painting picture frames Using primer for DIY paint project

Let me tell you, it wasn’t as easy as it looked – Mother Nature made the breeze a little difficult to cooperate with and I made the rookie mistake of leaving my frames to dry on the drop cloth! But all in all, the do-it-yourself painting project with Ace was both affordable – I only spent $50 on all my paint, tools and frames – and relatively painless in the whole process start to finish.

DIY with Adored by AlexClark+kensington Paint - Ace Hardware

I can’t wait to get these frames hung in my new place and enjoy how vibrant they’ll look accented on my living room wall.

Do it yourself painting - Adored by Alex

Getting help at the Paint Studio is like going to your neighbor. Visit thepaintstudio.com to find your neighborhood paint studio as well as expert tips and inspiration!

The Paint Studio by Ace Hardware

* $.99 paint pint offer valid on Valspar and Clark+Kensington. At participating stores 8/1-8/31. Prices may vary. Limit 4. Color samples must be tinted in unique colors. I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    08.05.2015 at 7:05 AM

    So cute! This is a great idea!!!

    Laura
    http://www.24-7style.com

  2. C's Collection says

    08.05.2015 at 11:35 AM

    So cute, and perfect weekend activity to do! Love the colors you chose!

    C’s Collection | http://chelseascollection.com

  3. Zee says

    08.05.2015 at 5:32 PM

    Great post! Thank you so much for sharing, def want to try this out!
    http://www.glamourbyzee.com

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