Pretty frames keep our photos looking stylish and protected from dust and grime, but they are not always cheap, especially if you want a custom-sized frame to fit your art piece. Step into a creative world of DIY photo frames with us!
The modern era is all about short-lived social media posts and digital photos. But printed photographs contain a certain value and charm that remains unparalleled. These treasured memories acquire a whole new meaning when carefully preserved in beautiful photo frames. They are transformed into priceless mementoes sitting in our homes as personalised decor items and revive happy memories.
Instead of spending money on store-bought photo frames, you can create them at home without compromising style. Gather all your art supplies and get creative to finally display your favourite family photos on the walls. We have compiled some artsy DIY photo frame ideas to help your pictures pop.
If you are looking for a unique and stylish way to display your photos, art prints, or old postcards, this DIY idea is for you. You need easily available supplies like clothespins, mountboard and double-sided tapes. Stick two clothespins on the upper corners of the mountboard, clip the photos to the pin and hang them. This DIY photo frame idea is easy and perfect for beginners.
Start by dabbing hot glue on a basic photo frame and pressing colourful pom pom balls. Use the tip of your fingers to press and secure the fluffy balls in place. Repeat the process until the entire frame is embellished with pom poms. Find a flat, smooth picture frame to glue the pom poms and get the best results.
If you don’t have a lot of time to craft anything too fancy, try this effortless DIY photo frame idea with mason jars. One of the quickest yet interesting ways of displaying your photos is by inserting them in clear glass mason jars. You can also use LED fairy lights to illuminate the jars from the inside. Use glass jars or bottles in different shapes and sizes to spruce it up.
If you have collected plenty of memorabilia from a holiday trip, an event or a concert—you should consider crafting a scrapbook photo frame. Gather all the photos, postcards, tickets, receipts and other keepsakes—arrange everything and glue them to a mount board—and hang them on your wall for display. Opt for a simple wooden frame. You may keep it natural or paint it in your favourite colour. Give your interior a touch of nature by crafting a photo frame using natural materials like twigs, interesting leaves, pebbles and more—from your garden, terrace or nearby park. Cut a mount board in the shape of a square or rectangle photo frame, and glue all the materials onto it in whatever design or pattern you like. You can also use natural earthy colours to paint the frame.
Buttons are a playful and fun way to spruce up a basic photo frame. Find an old plain plastic or wooden frame and use bright colours to paint it. Next, gather old buttons in different shapes, sizes and colours. If you don't have enough buttons at home to cover the entire frame, buy from the store. Then, start glueing the buttons on the frame, following a design or pattern of your choice. Mix and match buttons in different shapes and sizes to create an exciting and playful look.
If you are looking for a versatile material to elevate the visual appeal of a photo frame, look no further than ribbons. Grab a basic wooden frame, paint it in your favourite colour and wrap a ribbon around it. You can use one or more ribbons, and even make a bow or flower at the bottom or top of the frame, to add a decorative touch.
Secure your favourite memories in these fantastic handcrafted photo frames. Utilise your crafty skills and these DIY ideas to beautify basic photo frames.
