Don’t ignore photo frames. Check out 10 wonderful ways to repurpose them instead
Leilah Stone
Contributing Writer
Is your basement filled with old photo frames that appear a little too rough to display in your home? Maybe you found a big, vintage frame lying out on the street for garbage collection. However you’ve acquired your frames, don’t toss them out quite yet.
Photo frames are amazing objects for craft projects. You can re-purpose them to keep their original look or you can transform them into household items that you would never assume are made out of frames. Keep reading to get started.
1. Succulent garden
Succulents are rising in popularity. They are cute, green, and so easy to take care of. Even if you don’t like the idea of caring for plants, you can get faux succulents to add a little green to your home. House your succulents by making them an adorable container out of old frames.
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2. Hurricane lanterns
If you’re decorating on a budget, then this tutorial by Gros Grain Fab will save you tons. These super classy hurricane lanterns will make for the ultimate kitchen makeover and will only cost you five bucks.
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3. Bathroom storage
Gorgeous, vintage frames are always something you can pick up at your local thrift or antique store. Perhaps you even have some lying around your house. Instead of storing these old frames in your basement, up-cycle them instead. This beautiful bathroom storage shelf is made by simply adding some small shelves inside of a frame.
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4. Jewelry Holder
Untangling a wad of jewelry is a nightmare. You run the risk of damaging your jewelry and it can also take so long to get those knots out. Never have to untangle jewelry again when you make this simple jewelry holder out of an old photo frame and a piece of lace.
