Five DIY Picture Perfect Frames To Decorate Your Home

Photo frames not only help you walk down the memory lane, but they also make a statement on your wall or shelves. They are available in different designs and colours. While some are advance metallic piece, others are vintage that never goes out of the fashion. However, we don’t tend to buy frames very often, instead we us the ones that has been gifted by friends or family. It is not important that they suit your style or match with your home décor. But, you can always enhance and change the look of the frames with the help of a few easy tricks. Try these five easy but gorgeous photo frame DIYs to glamourise your home. 

Popsicle Stick Frames

Supplies 

• Popsicle sticks 
• Hot glue 
• Paint 
• Brush 
• Thread

Steps 

• Stick 5 popsicle sticks together using hot glue in order to make a square. Let the glue dry. 
• Turn the prepared piece back and paste 2 popsicles vertically. 
• Turn back paste any photo you want, let it dry. 
• Take four sticks, paint them using a brush and stick on the border of the photo. 
• Once done, paste a piece of thread to create the hanging on the back. 

Broken China Frames

Supplies 

• Broken china, 
• Adhesive, and 
• An old photo frame

Supplies 

• Start by cleaning the surface of the frame. Now, start by closely sticking each broken piece on the sides of the frame with the help of adhesive. 
• Try not to leave much space in between for better appearance. 
• Fill the walls of the frame by repeating the same process. 
• Once done, let it dry for a day. At last clean the glue on the upper surface with the soap solution.  

Cardboard Ring Frames

• Cardboard 
• Adhesive 
• Scale 
• Pen 

Steps 

• Draw two-inch-thick lines using scale and pen. You want to make at least 4-5 strips by cutting the cardboard. 
• Fold the cardboard strip to make circular frames. Secure the ends using adhesive. 
• Use the circular frame to trace its size on the photo. Turn the picture and outline using a pen. 
• Once done, cut and stick the photo on the frame and you are done. 

Rustic Frame

Supplies 

• Thin wooden sticks 
• Hot glue 
• Old photo frame 
• Pair of sharp scissors 
• Clear nail paint 

Steps 

• Begin by cleaning and cutting the wooden sticks into small but equal sizes. You need not be very clean to cut. 
• Take your old frame, clean it and start arranging the wooden pieces on the border of the frame. 
• Now, pick one to apply glue and place it back. Stick all the other sticks one by one, next to each other. 
• Let it dry for 30-minutes. 
• Once done, apply a thin coat of clear nail polish over the pasted wooden pieces to give it a shiny appearance. 

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Vintage Clock Frame

Supplies 

• Vintage clock 
• Screwdriver 
• Hot glue 

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Steps 

• Take your clock turn it back. Using the screwdriver open the screws of the clock to take out the clock set and the lid. 
• Also, take out the internal body. Next, clean the glass using liquid soap. Let it dry. 
• Trace the size of the clock on one of the photos, and then cut it. 
• On the inner side of the clock, drop a few dots of hot glue, just on the border and neatly place the photo inside. 
• Let it dry, and lastly, close the lid using a screwdriver.