Frame Revamp Part One

I have busied myself sewing and crafting today as light relief from all my other chores. I decided to tackle the handbag project that came with my Cath Kidston "Sew" book. The first time I read the instructions I was annoyed that I couldn't figure them out. With a clear head I managed to follow them just fine:

I taught myself how to sew button holes and buttons using the special feet for my sewing machine whilst doing this project thus proving that reading instructions leads to good things!

I also started revamping the following car boot frame:

It is pretty small as far as frames go and you can hardly make out the print from a distance, so I decided to get the mint green paint out:

It has now had two coats and is drying in the garage ready to be filled with something fun. I'm thinking maybe buttons:

Or these funny little plastic dogs I found in my sewing box:

Part two to follow shortly...