Hi there, it's Promise. If you LOVE thrifting, vintage, art, and home decor, i think you will LOVE this DIY!! It's a super easy and fun way to make art for your home. I have a crush on repurposing everyday household items. Why wouldn't I??!! They are inexpensive, usable, and right in front of your eyes. I bet you won't even need to get into the car for this one. Here are the 5 simple steps.
1. INGREDIENTS
All you need is paint, paint brushes (this is KEY. jk), and old vintage record albums.
2. DECIDE ON A COLOR SCHEME
For this particular project choose a color scheme beforehand, and then choose your record covers and paint accordingly.
3. CHOOSE PAINT COLORS
Take a look at each record album separately and decide which color paint would stand out best on each one. If you are unsure, pick a color that is not already on the album, that is a great start.
4. PAINT SIMPLE DESIGNS
Create bold, easy to paint designs. This will ensure that the designs you paint will show up. I chose to paint simple stripes (using tape), child-like flowers, a messy line drawing of a face, and large text letters. These drawings require no skill and are just really fun. I believe the messier the paint the better. Even if you are a terrible painter these will look cool because of the natural layering that will occur.
5. FRAME ARTWORK
The new artwork looks amazing next to each other. I Recommend framing them all together or putting them in separate frames and hanging them next to each other on the wall.
XO, Promise
Check out some of Promise's new stuff in the RVA online store. Adorable yarn glasses, pretty dinosaur necklaces and cute headbands.
Thanks, Promise, for a great D.I.Y. tutorial! I can't wait to try it… elsie
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I love this idea. There are always great record covers in the thrift store i go to for like $1. Cant wait!! Will look great in the new studio.
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I LOVE this idea!! Can’t wait to try it out!
OH I love this idea! I’ve got a pretty big collection of vintage records that I only bought because I love the cover art. I was going to simply hang them, but this is a better idea! (:
I love the stripy one! The simple bands look lovely on top of the brown photograph! Got me inspired! Thanks! 😉
genius idea, thanx for the inspiration!
how cool!! i love the headband in that last pic p.s.
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Too cute! 😀
Great idea, very cool.
so freaking cool!
Such a cute idea! I have tons of old vinyl Im not interested in listening to, but the covers are great! You can always find great vinyl album covers at thrift stores too!
cuute! can’t wait to try it!:)
I love the record cover idea. I’ve been meaning to do something similar with all my old play programs.
i love this idea!!!! hahaha…my wife is the special sauce 🙂 why she married me…mmmm….not sure?!?! ha.
This is a great idea! I would suggest using album covers for records that no longer play.
Oooh…this is the coolest DIY ever!! 🙂 Love it to bits!
this diy is so neat!
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I love this idea! Unfortunately I only own 3 old records (shameful, I know) and I’m really not willing to paint over any of the covers, they’re so awesome. BUT, I promise to find some old records I really DON’T like and try this some day!
super dooper cutes!
Looks great! I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a while but I can’t seem to bring myself to decorate on my record covers! Haha
this is so rad – I am totally gonna do this
funness, what a great idea!
oh this is awesome. and it’s something i can actually do!! lol!
I LOVE this DIY!!
looks perfect!
thanks!
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Such a cool idea! Gonna have to try it!
This is awesome!
i LOVE promise!!!
and yeahhhh they give those things away at my thrift store… im gonna get to work!!!
xo.
Hey you guys!! THEY HAVE TONS of old record albums at goodwill, savers, or other thrift shops for like $1. That is where i get mine… and then you don’t have to paint on your favorites. 🙂 hope this helps.
Ohmygosh I love this! Can’t wait to grab some album covers of my own and give it a try!
that is such a fab idea. goodness!
I’m so in love with this idea!! Promise, you’re amazing!! Definitely going to try this!! xoxo
the album covers with line art painting over top are just awesome to look at. thanks for sharing
I think I just might have to try this now! too cute!
THey looks so awesome altogether in the frame!
So freakin’ cool!
Ann Cicilie, Jyderup, Denmark
Can you share the source of where you found the frame that fits all 4 album covers so nicely? Thanks!
Can’t wait to try this out, I have tonnes of old album covers jus lying around, such a cute Idea!!! lovelovelove!
xo, stefanie
If I could paint I would so do this. 🙁
What a fun idea!
Urban outfitters has some really cool frames for record album covers. really fun and funky!!
oh yes!! do i looove old vinyls? what a good idea!! thank you!
Luv how it looks
I adore this idea! I want select a few covers from my collection of jazz and blues records and maybe paint blue birds on the covers. too literal of the phrase “lady songbirds of jazz”?
Wow, this is a GREAT idea! I usually mess around with images in Photoshop but this looks just as fun. 😀
i like the idea
love the record cover idea. I’ve been meaning to do something similar with all my old play programs.
cool, I’m so going to try and make one!!!
so nice!
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