Crafts & DIY
How To Transform Old Picture Frames
Be on the lookout for old picture frames - they are great for upcycling in the home!
D.G. Sciortino
09.01.17

Did you knock your picture frame over and break the glass? No worries! You can upcycle your picture frames to create new beautiful art displays and chic functional items.

Serving Tray

You can make a really beautiful looking serving tray from a picture frame by watching the tutorial below.

Herb Drying Rack

Place some wire racks behind a picture frame and use it as a fancy herb drying rack. Get the directions for this project here.

Hometalk
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Hometalk

Rustic Lantern

You can purchase dollar store picture frames to create these high end looking candle lanterns. Learn how below.

Side Table

This adorable side table was made from a picture frame and an old lamp base. Get the directions on how to make it here.

Richmond Thrifter
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Richmond Thrifter

Tiered Frame

You can even make a lovely tiered tray to hold fruits and other items in your home. A similar item was listed on sale for $101, but you can learn how to make it below for $12.

Shelving

You can make these darling customized shelves from picture frames by following the tutorial found here.

Change of Sceneries
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Change of Sceneries

Chalkboard

You can turn your large picture frame into a giant chalkboard that keeps your family organized and on the same page.

Jewelry Organizer

Use peg board, knobs, or hooks to transform a picture frame into a jewelry organizer. You can find tutorials for different designs here.

Glass Terrarium

Create a beautiful little home for your succulent plants by making a glass terrarium from picture frames.

Dry Erase Board

Chalk board not your thing? You can also turn a picture frame into a dry erase board.

Mod Podge Art

Turn your picture frame into an original piece of art by Mod Podging images on your frames. You can even illuminate your art and turn it into a call lantern by following the tutorial found here.

Wreath

You can even turn a picture frame into a classic wreath for any season or occasion.

Spice Rack

Place some pegboard into the back of your picture frame, add some clips and use it as a stylish spice rack. You’ll find the tutorial for this project here.

Spice Rack
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Spice Rack

Key Holder

Make a pretty display for your keys by hanging some hooks from a picture frame.

Homedit
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Homedit

Wall Art

Postris
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Postris

There are endless ways you can create amazing focal pieces and art in your home out of picture frames. You can get some inspiration here.

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