In our house, the only thing that you’ll see more prominently displayed in our rooms than the DIY decor pieces and artistic things we’ve made are our family photos. We’re the kind of nostalgic people that will take any opportunity to combine the memories we love with the crafting techniques we adore so much. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for new ways to show our photos off in all kinds of creative manners.
If you’re feeling just as interested in learning how to make new kinds of DIY photo frames and displays as we were, if not more, here are 15 of the very best ideas, designs, and tutorials that we’ve come across so far in our search!
1. Floral hanging wire frame
Just because you’re looking for a way to display some photos you like doesn’t mean you have to put them in a conventional frame like you’d classically see in most houses! What if you have some awesome, nostalgic looking picture frames that you think would look neat as part of something slightly alternative? We’d suggest taking a look at how
2. Pressed flower and wood photo frame stand
If you’re going to put your photos on display, would you prefer to do just that- put them in an actual fully conceptualized display? Well, if you liked the mention of including a floral element as well, then we think you simply must take a look at the way
3. Polaroid clothesline frames
If you’re going to put in the time and effort it takes to make a lovely DIY photo frame, would you prefer that it be not only very unique looking but also visibly homemade, since you love showing off the creative skills you’ve worked so hard on? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
4. Wood and leather pull-down style frame
This particular design might show a quote instead of a photo in the picture we’ve included, but we promise that it’s just as easy to include an image instead, and the design of the pull-down style display was just way too cute not ton put on our list! Take a better look at
5. Colourful woven paper frame
Are you the kind of DIY enthusiast who would always choose a colourful option over just about anything else? Well, if you’re also the kind of person who has always loved slightly more classic crafting techniques like rolling and folding paper then we think you’ll really get a kick out of the way
6. Vintage serving tray to photo frame
Have we really caught your attention with this whole idea of making a photo frame out of something upcycled because you love the concept of repurposing things that might otherwise go unused, giving them a new lease on life, but you’re also hoping to find a larger design that will let you display a bigger print? In that case, we’d encourage you to stop by some vintage shops and find an old tray with enough detail that you think the edges will pop if you paint them! That’s precisely how
7. Printed map and clips frame
In addition to being a huge DIY enthusiast, are you also a travel addict who is always planing your next trip and talking about the wonderful memories you’ve made on your previous adventures? Then perhaps you’d get along well with this map printed pallet frame that will look great holding some snaps from your travels. See how the wood was printed and how the hooks were affixed to hold the photos on
8. Curled newspaper frame
Did we actually really catch your attention when we started talking about photo frame ideas made with paper but you’re just not sure you quite have enough creative experience to make the rolled and woven design we showed you a little earlier on our list? Then perhaps you’d prefer to make something a little simpler but still based in paper crafts! We’d suggest taking a look at how
9. Rainbow pom poms picture frame
Have you actually been scrolling through our list hoping to find a design that looks like a fun activity you might do with your kids, since you’re teaching them all about appreciating their memories and loved ones too? In that case, we think you might have a little more lucky checking out how
10. Paper quilled flowers photo frame
Were you actually hooked on the idea of paper crafting your frame immediately, the moment we mentioned it, but mostly because you’re a rather skilled DIY enthusiast with a lot of practice in various paper based crafts? Then we think you just might be the perfect person to give this stunning floral paper quilled frame outlined step by step on
11. Fingerprint picture frames
Are you and your kids the kind of hands-on crafters who always have more fun making things together when you can get at least a little bit messy with the process? Then we’d be willing to bet that you’ll get a huge kick out of these lovely customized frames from
12. Rolled paper house frame
Perhaps the idea of making a frame from tightly rolled paper tubes the way you saw in the abstract looking woven frame really has been your favourite so far but you’re just not sure that the actual style of the finished product really appeals to you? Then here’s another alternative made with those same techniques for your consideration! Take a closer look at
13. Back to school popsicle stick frame
Are you still feeling enamoured with the idea of making a photo frame that’s simple enough for your kids to get in on helping you make, but you’re just not sure that the previous design we showed you quite held your attention enough to get started? In that case, we’d absolutely suggest taking a look at how
14. Napkin decoupage floral frame
Just in case you’re still feeling hooked on the idea of making some kind of floral inspired photo frame design but you’re just not feeling convinced when it comes to working with faux flowers or paper spiralled buds, here’s another design for you to think about! Check out how
15. Toy animals photo frame
Like we said before, are you the kind of crafter who is always most inclined to get creative if your idea and materials are a little more unconventional and attention grabbing? Well, if you like bright things that kind of resemble a sense of pop art playfulness, then we think you’ll really enjoy the way this frame from
Have you made other kinds of fantastic DIY photo frames before that you really enjoyed and still have on display but that you don’t see anything quite similar to on our list? Tell us all about what you created and how you did it or link us to photos of your finished work in the comments section!
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