Upcycled Vintage Painting

This upcycled vintage painting idea is one I’ve wanted to try for a while.  I’ve seen many versions over the years and knew it would be a fun way to repurpose an old painting that used to hang in my house when I was growing up.  It’s the perfect way to transform an old thrift store painting to add a bit of whimsy to your home!

To make this updated wall decor, start with an old painting.  I left the painting in the frame and painted the entire thing but you could remove the painting from the frame if you want to paint them separately.

Using a cutting machine, cut your text from vinyl, filling as much or as little of the picture as you’d like.

Using transfer paper, apply the text to the painting …

… and spray paint the entire thing in your choice of color.  You’ll likely need to apply a few coats to fully cover the painting and frame.

Remove the vinyl letters to reveal the painting underneath …

… and hang it up!  Our house has a few very weirdly placed hooks on the outside of doors and I hung this whimsical bit of art on a door in our butler’s pantry.

It leans out from the hook and reminds me of art pieces hanging in my grandparent’s home.

This upcycled vintage painting is so fun and can be customized any way you want.

What word or words would you use on your sign?

For more wall decor ideas, be sure to check out this eclectic plate wall …

… DIY painted wall art …

… and a fun vinyl bike on the wall {a Pottery Barn knock-off}.