16 DIY Picture Frames Perfect for Every Room in Your House
Skip plain store-bought frames and make it a photo finish to remember.
You've been schooled on taking photos of your loved ones. And you've mastered all the hacks on how to hang those frames. Don't pat yourself on the back just yet. Your photographs—especially those fancy glamour shots—deserve better than a boring border. It's time to focus on making DIY frames. Grab that craft bin, stock up on some supplies, and get inspired by these best-in-show, hall-of-frame ideas.
Embroidered Photo Frame
This blogger assures her "super fun and easy" tutorial is perfect for embroidery beginners.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Vintage Window Frame
No pane, no gain. Improve the view above the mantel (or anywhere, really) with family photos displayed in a vintage window.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.
Bow Picture Frame
Not only is this burlap-adorned DIY absolutely adorable, but it also only costs $3 to make. (Yes, really!)
Get the tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic.
Modern Wood and Magnet Photo Frame
Feel free to customize this contemporary craft with wood pieces that complement the rest of your home decor.
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Chicken-Wire Frame
Polaroids are having a moment, and your retro shots will pop against this winner-winner chicken-wire mount.
Get the tutorial at Under the Sycamore.
Vintage Book Frame
Never judge a book by its cover—unless you're the one adding the photos! Bonus: These old tomes are easy to hang, or simply prop them open to stand.
Get the tutorial at Paper & Stitch.
Painted Vintage Frame
So long, tarnished brass! A coat of paint makes vintage frames feel instantly modern.
Get the tutorial at Sadie Seasongoods.
Fabric-Wrapped Frame
Get scrappy and use a mix of your previously neglected fabric remnants to add a little something extra.
Get the tutorial at Chi Chi Dee Handmade.
Yarn-Wrapped Frame
A single skein of yarn is all it takes to transform a warm and fuzzy display for pictures of loved ones (not limited to cats).
Get the tutorial at The Crafted Life.
Button Frame
Whether you opt for monochromatic or mix it up with different hues, this is one frame that's cute as a, well, you know.
Get the tutorial at Aesthetic Nest.
Chipped Paint Frame
Nothing says "farmhouse chic" like a perfectly imperfect patina. Choose three bold colors for extra depth.
Get the tutorial at Plaid.
Felt Flower Frame
Never underestimate the importance of adding a little (felt) flower power. Button centers make for a 3-D element.
Get the tutorial at Right At Home.
Paper Flower Picture Frame
Craft-store paper flowers bloom on an extra-rosy photo display.
Get the tutorial at My Everyday Lifestyle.
Rolled Paper Frame
Consider yourself a renaissance woman? Prove it by tightly rolling strips of paper into decorative shapes—an art form that's been around since the era of Michelangelo.
Get the tutorial at Instructables.
Paper Straw Frame
Drink in this incredibly easy paper straw embellishment, which brings new meaning to the term "sip and see."
Get the tutorial at DIY Cozy World.
Bottle Cap Frame
Finally, that six-pack-a-day soda habit pays off! Add a jolt of fizz to a staid frame with multicolored bottle caps.
Get the tutorial at Upcycled Education.
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