Things you never thought you could use an old picture frame for

Use old picture frames as eye-catchers to make your art pop!

Using old picture frames to create amazing and eye catching art entails resourcefulness, imagination and creativity. It’s not easy to think of ideas on how to upcycle this material, but when used properly, old picture frames will produce products that would captivate the eyes of many individuals.

Some tips on how to use old picture frames

Traditionally, frames are used for hanging pictures and paintings only. Little did we know that they can be used in many ways possible such as transforming it into a furniture, home decor, and other DIY projects. Here are some ways on how you may be able to use your old picture frames:

1. Wall flowers and plants – fill out the walls with plants and/or flowers (whichever suits you) by hanging jars inside old picture frames so that you may come up with a collage.

2. Open bathroom cabinet – old picture frames may also be transformed into and open cabinet where you may place soaps, lotions, shampoos and other cosmetics.

3. Magnetic organizing board – in this board, you will be needing a piece of magnetic metal and a long vertical frame. This would be useful for posting your to-do-lists, notes, keys, and other reminders.

4. Serving tray – serve your favorite dish or coffee or tea on this tray made from old picture frame, spray paint and stencils. You can add cabinet handles for it to be easier to carry.

5. Dessert table trays – captivate the appetite of your guests by serving your cupcakes or other desserts on artistic trays. All you need is to paint the frame with bright colors and cover the glass with fabric or even a scrapbook paper.

6. Vanity tray – spray paint your old picture frame with white and cover the glass with scrapbook paper and you have a vanity tray for your beauty products.

7. DIY coffee table – you may use old picture frame and add an old lamp base to it as the stand. Paint it with the appropriate color and cover the glass with scrapbook paper or fabric.

8. Key holder – you may never misplace your keys again by making them their own spot. Add a few cup hooks to an old picture frame and mount it on the wall.

9. Terrarium – use old picture frames with glass pane and create a mini greenhouse. Add hothouse plants inside then place your terrarium in a spot in your home where the plants may receive ample amount of sunlight

10. forget-me-not board – certain rooms in our homes need a memo board for reminders or even lists. You will be needing a 5”x7” shingle of aluminum sheet and slide that into the frame. Hang or let it stand in a spot in your room and use it as a reminder board.

There are many other possible ways on how to creatively convert your old picture frames into something useful. These ideas are not expensive. In fact, you need not have to buy anything to create them. You may use any materials that can be found in your homes in order for your to save energy and money. Just be creative and imaginative in creating them and you will be having fun especially when you already have the finished product.

Have fun!