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A picture frame made from seashells.

Making a Seashell Picture FrameThis is a page about making a seashell picture frame. Use your seashell collection to create a beautiful picture frame.

 

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Double Glass Framed PictureSomehow I had collected several pieces of glass from picture frames over the past few years and came up with this idea how to make an all-glass picture frame.

 

A finished foto frame.

Foam 'Foto' FrameThis is a fun, easy project for any family member. A great project for kids that allows them to express themselves and customize their favorite photos!

 

Using a card to lift up the tines that hold the picture.

Card To Lift Edge of Picture FrameSome picture frames have these little backings that you need to open. Using your fingers to open the backing can hurt after awhile, so this is what worked for me.

 

Personalized Photo Sculptures - finished sculpture lying down

Personalized Photo SculpturesThis project is made from a picture and wood or heavy cardboard.

 

Binder Clip Photo Holder - both clips holding cards for display

Binder Clip Photo HolderHere's a very inexpensive way of displaying photos or cards in the most minimalist style!

 

Memory Picture Collage - hanging collage

Memory Picture CollageDon't throw away those duplicate pictures or pictures you don't need for your scrapbook or photo albums! Use them to make a memory picture collage.

 

Folded Paper Photo Frame - insert photo

How to Make a Folded Paper Photo FrameLearn how to make a folded decorative paper frame for a photo. This inexpensive craft is fun to make and you have a pretty frame for home or office display. The folds on the back help it stand without an added frame stand.

 

Standing CD Picture Frame - frame with blue paper heart in photo space

Making a Standing CD Picture FrameCreate a unique picture frame from an old advertising or damaged CD. You will want to choose a piece of decorative paper or kraft paper to cover it and then get down to adding the embellishments. Binder clips allow it to stand. The project included on this page can help get you started.

 

Ruler Picture Frame - finished frame ready to hang

Making a Ruler Picture FrameUsing ruler paint sticks and a few supplies, that you may very well have on hand, you can create a cute picture frame. You can stain the wood with shoe polish.

 

Hanging School Bus Picture Frame - finished bus photo frame

Making a Hanging School Bus Picture FrameWhat better way to display your child's school photos than with this craft stick school bus picture frame. Hang it on the fridge and gift one to the grandparents.

 

Crayon Frame - stick the photo on from the back

How to Make a Melted Crayon FrameBits of broken crayons are melted and poured onto a piece of waxed paper that has the basic frame design drawn on it. Add additional elements using different colored crayons. Learn how to create your own by following the project steps below.

 

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Photo Holder Rock - rock holding a photo of Paris, perhaps a postcard

Creating a Photo Holder RockWith a strategically placed pipe cleaner you can make a photo holder from a decorated or painted rock. Have your kids get involved too. These would make nice gifts for friends and family.

 

painted puzzle piece photo frame with a young boy's photo inside

Making a Jigsaw Puzzle Piece FrameA common recycled craft for children and adults alike is making photo frames decorated with puzzle pieces. This is an excellent use for puzzles missing some of their pieces. Learn how to get started here.

 

Three frames containing postcards mounted on a wall.

Framing Post CardsLearn how to frame postcards that you have collected on your travels or received from others. It is a great way to display your adventures.

 

A finished magnetic picture frame.

Making a Magnetic Picture FrameStart with a decorative magnetic memo board and transform it into a picture frame for the fridge or a steel door.

 

Decorated Heart Box Crafts - button heart box hanging on the wall

Decorated Heart Box CraftsA heart shaped box with a cut out in the lid is perfect for making this thoughtful craft. Add the photo of someone special and decorate the inside bottom with various red and pink buttons.

 

Sink Mat to Photo Frame - add photo

How to Make a Photo Frame from a Sink MatAn inexpensive mat can be fashioned into a decorative photo frame. This is a page about how to make a photo frame from a sink mat.

 

Finished frame with photos in pockets.

Making an "Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" Photo FrameBased on the old nursery rhyme, this fun to make felt photo frame will truly accommodate all those children. This is a page about making an "Old woman who lived in a shoe" photo frame.

 

Standing CD Picture Frame - finished frame without the blue paper heart

Standing CD Picture FrameDo you have any old CDs laying around that you no longer need? Scratched CDs or free CDs that get mailed to yout home as advertisement?

 

Photo, Poem, and Scrabble Frame - finished project

Photo, Poem, and Scrabble FrameI used to have a gentleman friend when I lived in San Diego, California. I was just 21 so this would have been in 19.. Never mind!

 

Personalized Frames

How to Make Personalized FramesIt's easy to create a custom frame for photos or artwork. This is a page about how to make personalized frames.

 

Custom Photo Frame Mat

Custom Photo Frame MatJazz up your picture frame with your own custom photo frame mat made with a cereal box! Or, if your photo does not fit with the frame you already have at home, you can make your own mat to accommodate your photo.

 

Paper picture frames with clothes pins on wood background.

How to Make a Clothespin and Wood Picture FrameThis is a page about how to make a clothespin and wood picture frame. By using a painted or decorated flat, thin piece of wood or flooring you can make this fun photo frame.

 

Hands on an old black and white photo.

Repaint Old Picture FramesGive old picture frames a new lease on life by repainting and otherwise decorating them. This page contains tips about repainting old picture frames.

 

A frame with decorations from a junk drawer, such as a key.

Junk Drawer Picture FramesDecorate a purchased frame or rejuvenate an old one with paint and miscellaneous items from your junk drawer. This is a page about junk drawer picture frames.

 

colorful straw frame

Drinking Straw FrameYou can make this cute frame using colorful drinking straws and cardboard. This is a page about drinking straw frame.

 

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A picture frame made from newspaper.

Making a Recycled Picture FrameMake your own picture frame from recycled items for a fun customizable craft project. There are so many different items that can be used; glass, plastic, metal, wood, cardboard. Use your imagination for a great gift or home decor.

 

A silver frame with a decorative pin.

Display Jewelry Pins in FramesRather than allowing your pins to languish in your jewelry box, consider displaying them in small attractive frames. This is a page about displaying jewelry pins in frames.

 

A wooden frame with a heart shaped opening, decorated with two state outlines and a quote.

Wooden "Long Distance Friend" FrameThis is a page about making a wooden 'long distance friend' frame. Decorate a simple wooden frame to display your love cross-country.

 

Reel with four photos.

Making a Film Reel FrameThis is a page about making a film reel frame. If you are lucky enough to have or find and old 16mm film reels, you can try your hand at making this clever photo frame.

 

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Making a Popsicle Stick Picture FrameThis is a page about making a Popsicle stick picture frame. Popsicle sticks are so versatile for using in crafting projects.

 

A lace covered vintage frame.

Making a Vintage FrameThis is a page about making a vintage frame. Lace, ribbons, buttons, and other embellishments can be used to decorate a plain photo frame giving it a vintage look.

 

Bark covered picture frame with additional twigs added for interest.

Making a Bark Covered Picture FrameThis is a page about making a bark covered picture frame. For a rustic look, cover a purchased photo frame with pieces of bark.

 

A wooden frame with red glitter hearts.

Decorating a Wooden Picture FrameThis is a page about decorating a wooden picture frame. Plain wood picture frames can be decorated in many ways to fit into your home decor or to be given as gifts.

 

Make Drawer Handles into Mini Frames

Make Drawer Handles into Mini FramesThis is a page about make drawer handles into mini frames. Photo frames can be made from a wide variety of repurposed items.

 

Two old ornate hardcover books.

Making a Recycled Book Picture FrameThis is a page about making a recycled book picture frame. An old or outdated hardcover book can be recycled to make a unique picture frame.

 

Framed family photos sitting on a shelf.

Photo Framing Tips and TricksThis page is about photo framing tips and tricks. Framing pictures takes some skill and patience to get them straight and secure.

 

Family Photos

Displaying Family PhotosThis page is about displaying family photos. When decorating with family pictures, the method of display can be a typical frame or something more creative.

 

Picture Frames

Saving Money on Picture FramesDisplaying family photos is a very personal way to decorate your home, but it can become expensive. This is a page about saving money on picture frames.

 

Framing Puzzles

Framing Completed PuzzlesThis page is about framing completed puzzles. Once you have finished that beautiful puzzle, it can make a attractive decoration.

 

Framing Artwork, Molding frames for framing artwork.

Framing ArtworkThis is a page for framing artwork. Frames and mats are a good way to show off your artwork and protect it, but they can be very expensive and can be difficult to do nicely.

 

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How Can I Make a Fabric Covered Cardboard Picture Frame?I am looking for instructions for making a frame of cardboard and fabric without having to buy a frame.

 

Home Made FramesA walk down the framing aisle of a department store reinforces the known expense of designer frames. Some small but beautiful frames costs $16 or more. However, they are easily made by both adults and children for minimal prices.

 

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Decorated Frame and Camera Gift for KidsThis is a great craft/gift idea for kids throughout the year I purchase cheap picture frames from the dollar store or garage sale, thrift stores, etc. I also purchase reduced sewing notions (beads, fake pearls, those jiggly-googly eyes, pretty stones, etc.).

 

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How To Get a Vintage Look When Matting Pictures?I've got a project I'm working on and I need some input. What type of picture frame and mat would one use to create a Vintage Look?

 

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Make Rustic Frames With BranchesI changed my decor in my living room to a "Rootin'-Tootin' Cowboys and Indians" theme. I needed new picture frames so I went to my yard and cut off small branches, cut them to size of my old frames and hot glued them on.

 

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Framing Newspapers?I have tons of newspapers that I would like to frame and use as wall hangings for a rec room. However, I am having a hard time finding a way to do this without breaking my budget.

 

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Covering a Mirror Frame with Fabric?How can I cover a carved mirror frame with fabric?

 

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Framing a Newspaper Article?How would I smooth out a newspaper article I want to frame?

 

Frame with two postcards.

Post Card FramingEver feel like the tourist who has everything? Do you own more coffee mugs than a coffee shop? Have enough t-shirts to clothe an army? Here's a very classy way to display the most inexpensive of all vacation trinkets - the postcard.

 

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Inexpensive Frames Needed?I saw an article recently which describes decorating walls with old calendar pictures. It advises you to get 12 of your favorite pictures from old calendars and frame them with "diploma/certificate frames". What I am wondering is WHERE you buy these fames and if anyone has any other ideas for inexpensive framing.... or just for decorating walls in general. I have so many "bare walls" in oversized rooms.

 

A turtle pin framed in green.

Display Jewelry Pins in FramesAfter years of leaving pretty pins that I have in my jewelry box unworn, I decided to display them. I decided to mount them on little frames I find at garage sales, usually in the free or 25 cent bins.

 

The frame with a boating picture inside.

Double Glass Framed PictureSomehow I had collected several pieces of glass from picture frames over the past few years and came up with this idea how to make an all-glass picture frame.

 

Decorated Heart Box Crafts - photo heart lid

Decorated Heart Box CraftsI have seen people fill heart shaped boxes with roses or dried flowers. I thought they were pretty and I knew I could do something like they had. Well the best laid plans of mice and woman...I went another way.

 

Chocolate Box Photo Frame - finished framed photo against black backdrop

Chocolate Box Photo FrameI love repurposing chocolate boxes. Here, I've made a copy of a priceless photo of my mum as a bride and made a frame for it from a box of chocolates I got on Valentine's Day. I know my dad will love this because he gets hearts in his eyes whenever he sees her!

 

Hanging School Bus Picture Frame - finished bus photo frame

Hanging School Bus Picture FrameBack to school season is coming up! This is a cute craft you can make to decorate your fridge and fill up with your child's pictures throughout the year.

 

Folded Paper Photo Frame - pink and white folded paper photo frame with a child's photo in place

Folded Paper Photo FrameMake a simple photo holder with just a small piece of paper. Use specialty papers with a design to make it look more appealing. This frame I'm going to show you is the simplest pattern.

 

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Making Necktie Picture Frame?How do I make a necktie picture frame?

 

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Framing Puzzles?I like to work puzzles and then glue them. I'm wondering how I can frame them without spending a fortune?

 

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Western Decorations for Photo Frames?I am looking for decorations (skis, spurs, barb wire...etc ) for some old barn wood photo frames I bought. Does anyone know where I could purchase decorations for photo frames?

 

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Gluing Seashells to Plastic?What kind of glue would I use to glue seashells to a plastic picture frame?

 

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Recycling Old Barn Wood For Crafts?I make barn wood picture frames and when I cut the wood, I have raw natural wood showing. What can I do to turn the wood to a matching color so it isn't so noticeable? I have heard of using vinegar and something else? Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

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Making Picture Frames from Log Slices?How can I make picture frames from log slices?

 

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