40+ Cute Photo Frame Craft Ideas
Wondering what to do with old picture frames? Looking for an easy DIY gift for someone special? Check out these 40+ cute photo frame craft ideas to get inspired to upcycle frames from the thrift store!
Creating your own picture frames is a fun way to update home decor on a budget. These photo frame craft ideas are handmade using basic craft supplies and make for beautiful decor for any room of the house. Plus, these photo frame craft ideas are so inexpensive!
My favorite part is that they make thoughtful gifts for all occasions such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Teacher’s Appreciation Day.
The kids can join in the fun too because they are easy to make and great for preschool, kindergarten, or school-age kids. They also make a perfect craft for teens and tweens at home.
40+ Cute Photo Frame Craft Ideas
In this article, I rounded up my favorite photo frame craft ideas that can help you turn plain frames into works of art! Check out this list of easy DIY picture frame projects and learn how to make each yourself!
Simple Farmhouse Frame with IKEA Frame
Farmhouse decor is simple and that’s what makes it beautiful. Learn how to transform a simple white plain IKEA picture frame into an adorable farmhouse frame using three simple steps! This cute photo frame idea can add a farmhouse feel to your home.
Turn Your Frame Into a Shadow Box
If you are looking for an easy way to create your own picture frame shadow box, this tutorial is perfect! DIY shadowboxes are great for displaying collections and photos. They’re easy to make and they add a personal touch to any room.
Make Your Own Photo Display
Who knew that making your own picture frames could be so easy? Learn how to make this rustic-style photo display from repurposed barn wood.
First Year Monthly Picture Frame
Create a first-year picture frame for your child and document how much he or she has grown over the course of the year. They grow SO fast! This cute DIY frame craft idea will perfectly display your baby’s monthly photos from birth through their first birthday. And it is a great idea for decor at the 1st Birthday Party (that’s what I used it for).
Updated Frame and Wreath
If you love farmhouse decor, this upcycled DIY picture frame craft is for you! Combine an old frame transformed with some paint with a grapevine wreath! The best part? It only takes about 15 minutes to make this crafty project.
Make a Gallery Wall Starter Kit with Old Frames
Want to create a gallery wall but don’t know where to start? These farmhouse DIY picture frame ideas are just what you need! Farmhouse-style picture frames are a brilliant addition to any farmhouse interior or living room. Learn how to make these fun frames.
Make Ombre Mats for your Picture Frames
Turn boring white picture frames into something more exciting with ombre-colored mats! Painting mat boards with an ombre effect was so easy and it gives plain white photo frames a dramatic touch. This is one of the best ways to dress up boring picture frames for your family photos.
Picture Frame Tray for Centerpiece
Have you ever thought about using picture frames in a completely different way? Like a tray! This pretty picture frame tray is a beautiful and easy DIY project, using items you probably already have around the house (or can easily be picked up from craft stores) and old picture frames.
Memo Board Made with Old Picture Frame
This DIY memo board is an easy way to keep track of all your tasks and pin up your favorite photos of beautiful memories. This easy tutorial will show you how to make a DIY memo board using an old photo frame, thick corkboard, Gorilla Glue, and rolled corks.
Frame Made from Shoe Box Lid and Wallpaper
Do you have a bunch of old shoe boxes lying around? Don’t throw them away. Make good use of them and turn them into picture frames. Just cut a hole in the lid and cover it with a textured wallpaper sample for this easy home decor craft project. In addition to looking great, it gives you a sense of accomplishment because the frame was made from recycled materials.
Window Frame Wreath
You can build a wreath for your front door using an old window frame and 3D paper flowers! Although she made the wood frame herself, you could use any old window frame that you find and decorate it any way you’d like.
Button Frame
Want a wooden picture frame that is as cute as your picture inside? Decorate it with buttons! Making this fun picture frame is easy with just a wooden craft frame, buttons, and glue. A fun way to customize it is to switch up the button colors to complement your photo or season or match your home!
DIY Clip Frame
Make a DIY Modern Clip Frame to showcase your favorite postcards or pictures. Follow the guide to learn how to create a clip frame using a small piece of craft wood, a wooden block, a hot glue gun, and small gold clips.
Wooden Flowers Filling a Frame
Wooden flowers are excellent for a variety of craft projects. There are so many ways to use them! Follow this tutorial to create a beautiful display that will impress anyone who sees it!
Mirrored Tray from Picture Frame
Learn how to turn an old picture frame into a mirrored tray for jewelry in this quick and easy tutorial. This is definitely one of those craft projects that you can certainly make for yourself. But it is also a great project to make as a gift too!
Valentine’s Day Clothespin Heart Decor
This adorable Valentine’s Day-themed clothesline heart frame is a fun craft for anyone looking to make a quick, thoughtful gift! Begin by painting a photo frame and hanging the hearts from the lines with mini clothespins; you can also hang your favorite photo.
Popsicle Stick Frame
If you’re searching for an easy Mother’s Day gift kids can make, this magnetic popsicle stick picture frame is ideal. Parents can help kiddos create a fun and adorable DIY gift by adding a photo to the painted popsicle stick frame with glue and then attaching the magnetic sheet at the back of the stick so it will stick to the fridge.
Wood Slice Frame
You can turn your old, unwanted photo frame or boring frame into a work of art by covering it with slices from a piece of driftwood. Follow this easy DIY tutorial, and you’ll be amazed at the results!
Frame Covered in Toy Animals
If your kids have a lot of miniature plastic animals and figures, why not make it into a photo frame? This cool project is made with a frame and hot glue. The finished frame is just the right size for photos of your family to hang in your kids’ room.
Heart Cutout Wreath on Upcycled Picture Frame
Use a thrifted picture frame to make an art piece you can hang on your wall. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to create a simple DIY framed art piece with heart-shaped wood cutouts at the Dollar Store.
Frame Turned Into Chalkboard
If you find a large beautiful frame, why not use it to make a chalkboard? Learn how to turn an old picture frame into a chalkboard for your home.
Denim Jeans Upcycled into Photo Frame
You can turn your old jeans into a creative and unique photo frame. This craft uses scraps from other denim projects and promotes the reuse of materials. Learn how to turn old, boring photo frames into create new art pieces with more character.
Picture Frame Cork Board
Turn an old picture frame into a corkboard using this tutorial. All you need is a plain picture frame from the thrift store, paint, some corkboard, glue, and basic tools (like a small hammer and nails).
Christmas Tree Button Art
This fun Christmas tree button art project is simple enough for kids to make but still stylish enough to display during the holidays! Old frames can be recycled for this purpose. You can paint them or freshen the look before framing your buttons.
Lego Picture Frame
Learn how to make a Lego minifigure picture frame, which is perfect for a Father’s Day gift! The Lego Minifigures are posed in front of a photo, holding up a cute chalkboard sign. The writing on the sign can be easily changed depending on the occasion—it could say Happy Birthday for Dad or Mom! These Lego DIY photo frames will make a fun gift for anyone who loves Legos!
Dad Rocks Frame with Pebbles
You can create a unique, textured frame for your artwork using a $1 wood frame and some small pebbles. This frame is great for Father’s Day but can hold any photo.
MOM Picture Frame with Clips for Pictures
Are you looking for a creative gift to give your mom on Mother’s Day? Check out this cute tutorial for a DIY pallet picture frame that will make Mom’s day extra special.
Frame Turned into Wreath
Turn a simple picture frame into a wreath with little effort! Just remove the glass and frame backing, paint it your favorite color, add some touches of florals to match your season, and tie some twine to the top to hang it on your front door. So easy!
Framed Yarn Tassels in the Shape of a Christmas Tree
This Tassel Tree is an adorable DIY project that’s perfect for decorating at Christmas. Just grab a wooden sign or frame and use the backside to add the yarn tassels! You can make this project your own by using various yarn colors or your favorite colors.
Upcycled Frame Turned Into Art
Do you want a quick, easy way to transform an old picture frame? You can create a unique home decor piece with an old frame, some cardboard, printed quotes, and paint.
Washi Tape Wood Frames
If you’re looking for a fast way to make an attractive photo frame, this washi tape frame is for you. Look for patterns you can easily continue based on the tape used. Decorate several wooden frames in a matter of minutes using this technique! This is a great one for the kids to make themselves!
Hanging Pinecones from Frame for Holiday Door Decor
Transform an old and outdated picture frame into a beautiful work of art by adding some paint, ribbon, pinecones, and fresh greenery. This guide is a great way to show you how to create beautiful, unique door decor using upcycled picture frames.
Picture Frame Drying Rack for Herbs
Turn an old picture frame into a drying rack for herbs from the garden. Just add a window screen to the middle of the frame, some eye hooks to the corners, and hang it from a chain.
Cardboard Picture Frames with Salt Wash
If you have cardboard boxes, don’t throw them away; they can be repurposed into picture frames using salt wash. This is a great way to display children’s artwork on your gallery walls.
Valentine’s Day Frame with Bubble Wrap Art
This DIY picture frame idea for Valentine’s Day is a fun way to show someone special how much you care. It involves painting on bubble wrap, then cutting out the shape and gluing it inside of a wooden frame. So fun!
DIY Copper Mat for Frame
You can give an ordinary frame a new life with a DIY copper mat. To make your own DIY copper mat photo frame, you’ll need a photo frame with a mat, copper metallic spray paint, and black-and-white graphic art (or your favorite photo).
Square Picture Frames turned into Light
This guide will show you how to transform ordinary wooden picture frames into a brass light! You can make these lights by repurposing old picture frames, creating a unique and stylish lighting fixture!
Jewelry Organizer from Old Frame
If your earrings or jewelry are in a box, they’re probably tangled and hard to find. This jewelry organizer made from an old frame can be hung on a wall to look like a framed piece of art.
Frame turned Into Clock
You can transform an old, ornate frame into a functional wall clock! This tutorial will show you how. Using paint, clock mechanisms, and other embellishments, you can create this gorgeous clock to add to your home decor!
Popsicle Stick Frame for Kids
The kids can make these colorful frames picture-frame popsicle sticks in a flash. These cute crafts are perfect for showcasing your favorite moments and memories. Turn wooden craft sticks, popsicle sticks, or ice cream sticks into a frame for your favorite picture.
Upcycling old photo frames is a creative way to transform ordinary frames into personalized treasures! From repurposing old frames into wreaths or corkboards or transforming old frames with paint, there are SO many different photo frame craft ideas!
Which of these photo frame craft ideas was your favorite?
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