Ever looked at an old picture frame and thought, ‘What else could I do with this?’ Old frames have a world of potential beyond just holding photos. Let’s dive into some creative ways to breathe new life into those forgotten treasures!

Build a Wall Shelf

Transform your space with a touch of creativity: a picture frame turned chic wall shelf.
Transform your space with a touch of creativity: a picture frame turned chic wall shelf.

Use a deep frame to create a wall shelf that’s both stylish and functional. Mine holds small books and decor in my study.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Assorted Wood Picture Frames: Enhance your decor with versatile wood frames. Ideal for crafting beautiful, functional wall shelves.
  • Floating Shelf Brackets: Securely mount your shelf with hidden brackets for a sleek, floating effect on your wall.
  • Decorative Wall Hooks: Add style and utility with decorative hooks. Perfect for enhancing your wall shelf’s functionality.

Set Up a Herb Drying Rack

Transform your picture frames into a chic herb drying rack—where simplicity meets natural beauty.
Transform your picture frames into a chic herb drying rack—where simplicity meets natural beauty.

Create an herb drying rack with a simple frame and some twine. It’s a practical solution I use to dry rosemary and thyme from my garden.

Check these products out:

  • Wooden Picture Frame: Use a sturdy wooden picture frame for a rustic and functional herb drying rack setup.
  • Natural Twine String: Securely hang your herbs with eco-friendly natural twine, perfect for creating an organic look.
  • Herb Scissors: Effortlessly trim your garden herbs with precision herb scissors, ideal for preparing them for drying.

Fashion a Table Centerpiece

Elevate your table with a repurposed frame centerpiece, blending simplicity and natural beauty effortlessly.
Elevate your table with a repurposed frame centerpiece, blending simplicity and natural beauty effortlessly.

Transform a frame into a table centerpiece by adding some decorative elements like candles or flowers. I love changing mine up for each season.

Might be a good match:

  • Rustic Wooden Picture Frame: Revamp your table by styling a rustic wooden frame with seasonal decor for a cozy look.
  • Scented Pillar Candles: Enhance the ambiance with these charming scented pillar candles, perfect for any centerpiece display.
  • Artificial Flower Garland: Add a touch of nature with artificial flower garlands, ideal for dressing up any season.

Transform into a Jewelry Organizer

Elevate your jewelry display with a chic frame transformation, blending minimalist elegance with boho charm.
Elevate your jewelry display with a chic frame transformation, blending minimalist elegance with boho charm.

Turn that forgotten frame into a chic jewelry organizer by adding a decorative backing and hooks. I did this with an ornate frame from a garage sale, and it now displays my favorite necklaces beautifully.

A few suggestions:

  • Decorative Burlap Fabric: Enhance your frame’s backing with decorative burlap, adding texture and a rustic charm easily.
  • Adhesive Wall Hooks: Add versatile hooks to your organizer to securely display necklaces and bracelets stylishly.
  • Decorative Picture Frame: Choose an ornate frame to give your jewelry display an elegant and eye-catching border.

Build a Shadow Box

Transform your memories into art with a minimalist shadow box display. #CraftedMemories #ScandiBoho
Transform your memories into art with a minimalist shadow box display. #CraftedMemories #ScandiBoho

Shadow boxes are perfect for displaying memorabilia, and a deep-set frame is ideal for this. I crafted one for showcasing seashells from my beach trips, and it’s a lovely reminder of summer days.

Useful items to consider:

  • Natural Wood Shadow Box Frame: Enhance your decor with this elegant frame—perfect for showcasing cherished memories and keepsakes.
  • Mini Hot Glue Gun Set: Securely affix items in your shadow box with this user-friendly glue gun for DIY projects.
  • Decorative Seashells Assortment: Add a touch of beach charm with these assorted decorative seashells for crafting projects.

Create a Photo Collage

Transform your living space with a charming photo collage that tells your unique story.
Transform your living space with a charming photo collage that tells your unique story.

Repurpose a large frame into a photo collage holder by using it to display multiple photos. My living room wall now tells a story with family snapshots.

A few helpful options:

  • Mini Wooden Photo Clips: Easily attach your photos to a frame with these stylish and functional wooden clips.
  • Decorative Jute Twine: Enhance your photo display with rustic jute twine, perfect for hanging memories elegantly.
  • Photo Hanging Kit: Get a complete set for creative photo displays, making your wall a storytelling canvas.

Craft a Seasonal Wreath

Transform your space with a stunning wreath made from a repurposed frame, blending simplicity with bold elegance.
Transform your space with a stunning wreath made from a repurposed frame, blending simplicity with bold elegance.

Create a wreath using a frame as the base, perfect for any season. I love swapping out the decorations to match the holidays, and it hangs proudly on my front door.

You might give these a try:

  • Decorative Artificial Foliage Pack: Enhance your wreath with vibrant artificial foliage, perfect for any season’s decoration.
  • Wooden Picture Frame: Select a sturdy wooden frame as the base for your seasonal wreath design.
  • Seasonal Craft Ribbon Set: Adorn your wreath with seasonal ribbons to effortlessly change themes with any holiday.

Design a Memo Board

Transform your space with this chic memo board crafted from a repurposed picture frame – where style meets practicality.
Transform your space with this chic memo board crafted from a repurposed picture frame – where style meets practicality.

Turn a frame into a memo board by adding a cork backing. It’s become the family hub in my kitchen for notes and reminders.

Possibly handy products:

  • Cork Board Roll: Transform your frames by cutting this cork roll to size for a custom memo board.
  • Decorative Push Pins: Enhance your memo board with stylish push pins, securing notes and photos effortlessly.
  • DIY Picture Frame Kit: Create a personalized memo board look with a versatile DIY frame kit.

Fashion a Key Holder

Elevate your entryway with this chic, repurposed frame key holder - where simplicity meets style!
Elevate your entryway with this chic, repurposed frame key holder – where simplicity meets style!

Never lose your keys again by turning a frame into a key holder with decorative hooks. It’s a simple project that added charm to my entryway.

Consider these options:

  • Decorative Hooks: Add elegance to your key holder with stylish decorative hooks. Elevate your entryway charm effortlessly.
  • Antique Keys Set: Incorporate vintage flair into your key display with an exquisite set of antique-style keys.
  • Picture Frame Hanging Chain: Securely hang your key holder frame with a durable and stylish hanging chain for added stability.
Naomi Clarke
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