Crafts & DIY
Make your own unique picture frame at home. Here are 14 creative ideas
Alexandrea Becker
11.29.16

With holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking up some gift ideas. In my opinion, there is nothing more sentimental and heartwarming than receiving a framed photo of a special memory. With these easy crafts, you can customize any frame to perfectly fit the theme of your photo. So go ahead and give your loved ones a beautiful, personalized holiday gift. These photos and links to the directions are sure to be no sweat. Plus, whoever you give them to is bound to cherish it for many years to come.

1. A Window Frame to the Past

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If you have an old window frame hanging around, then you’re halfway to making this unique frame. No worries if you don’t have a frame on hand though. Thrift stores and antique shops are full of discarded window frames just waiting to be cleaned up into a display for your most precious pictures. Get the directions here.

2. By the Seashore Frame

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If there’s anyone on your holiday gift list who has a love for the beach, then you’re going to want to whip this frame up. Bonus points if you use shells and sea-glass from their favorite beach. Click here for the how-to.

3. Clip-on Canvas Frame

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Here, you can learn to make this super cute frame that allows you to customize the pattern and change the photo whenever you want.

4. Cool Collage Frame

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This neat frame here is full of opportunities to personalize. Whether you use comic books, magazines, or even old children’s stories, your finished product is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.

5. Magazine Roll-up Frame

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Do you have a bunch of old magazines lying around your house? If you answered yes, then you have all of the makings for a colorful frame. Learn to make it here.

6. Cute as a Button Frame

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Finally, something to do with all of those spare buttons that are just taking up drawer space around your house! Click here to see how to make this adorable frame.

7. Environmentally Friendly Frame

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This frame isn’t only visually appealing, but it’s textually neat as well. With any excess grain, bean, or seed you have lying around, you can now make a cool picture frame. Just click here for the details and a ton of ideas on how to customize. For example, coffee beans wouldn’t only look good, they’d smell good, too!

8. Fabric Frames

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This pillowy frame with soft corners would be the perfect addition to a nursery. Click here for the full directions.

9. Fancy Frames

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I love buying wrapping paper in beautiful patterns and I’m glad I’ve finally found a way to make use of it after holidays and special occasions. I’ll definitely be going here to make this fabulous frame.

10. Flower Power Frame

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Click here for the step-by-step instructions for making this beautiful frame. It’s sure to brighten up any room in the house.

11. Neat Nature Frame

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This frame made from twigs and other natural elements is the perfect way to cherish a fun outdoor memory. Click here for the full instructions.

12. Patterned Tape Frame

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Finally, there’s a purpose for all of those cool patterned tapes you see in all of the crafting stores! So, stop hoarding them and put them to good use when you click here to learn how to make this fun frame.

13. Recycled Wine Cork Frame

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Think twice before you discard the cork from your next bottle of wine! Save a bunch and you’ll have all you need to make this pretty craft here. So, go ahead and open that red tonight!

14. Pretty Pallet Frame

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Pallets are all the rage in the craft world right now, but have you ever considered using one to display your favorite photos? I am loving the look of the black and white photo on this one. Learn to make this interesting piece here.

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