Don’t let the steep price of nice frames stop you from adding photos and art to your walls. With these DIY Frame ideas and tutorials you can create your own budget friendly frames to add art and memories to your walls.
Build a Set of Sliding Picture Ledges
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If you have a blank space on your wall and want to be able to change out art easily try building these picture ledges.
Cheap Ikea Frames Upgraded
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This Ikea Hack is taking a super cheap $4.00 frame and giving it some presence by making is a nice bulky frame! Easy tutorial here.
Rustic Industrial Photo Frames
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Forget those trendy, and pricey frames from the shops and make these instead. They use reclaimed wood to make a stunning frame that has an industrial look that is stunning. Find the complete instructions to make your own rustic industrial frames here.
Shadow Box Frames
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Add photos and art in these gorgeous DIY shadow box frames that you can assemble this weekend. I can’t wait to see what you put in yours! Find out how to make a shadowbox frame of your own here.
Pressed Plant Frames
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While these framed pressed plants are simple, I know you will agree they are simply elegant. Add these to a bedroom, a sunroom, or any area that could benefit from a little bit of local flora and fauna. Find out how to make your own pressed plant frames here.
Concrete Picture Frames
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Use concrete to achieve a stunning effect for displaying favorite photos and art. This idea is awesome for using leftovers from another project you might have going on at your house Find out how to make a concrete photo frame here.
How To Frame a Bathroom Mirror
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If you are over your dated bathroom mirror, then you are in luck. This tutorial walks you through how to frame it to make it look amazing. Find the step by step instructions to frame a mirror here.
Floating Frame for Canvas
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Adding a frame to canvas art is an instant upgrade that looks great and is so easy to do. This project can be completed over the weekend and is budget friendly compared to professional framing projects. Get the instructions to make your own floating frame here.
Barn Wood Picture Frames
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How to Make Triptych Frames
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This upcycle project offers so many possibilities for decorating! Use free wood to complete this, and you will have the best place to display art. Get the instructions to make your own triptych frame here.
Rustic Wood Art Frames
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If you have some reclaimed wood, then you are ready to make these rustic and gorgeous art frames. These are going to look so good in your space. You will appreciate how easily this comes together. Get the directions to make your own rustic wood frame here.
$3 Rustic Frames
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These rustic frames look like they came from a trendy decor store, but really, they started with some old wood, and $3. You can make dozens of these without breaking your craft project budget. Get the details on how to make your own rustic wood frames here.
How To Hang a Gallery Wall the Easy Way
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If you have been dreaming of adding a gallery wall to your home and finally having a place to display all of your favorite pictures, then you will want to read these tips right away. You can hang dozens of photos with perfect placement the easy way! Get the details on hanging a gallery wall here.
Coastal Layered Burlap Frame Mat
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This simple project makes the perfect statement. Add local plants to your frame, or maybe a special treasure from your last beach day for a personal touch that looks gorgeous year round. Get the instructions to make your own rustic layered burlap frames here.
How To Antique a Mirror
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No need to spend a small fortune on an antique mirror! You can give a new mirror a great antique look in an afternoon with this easy DIY project. Learn how to antique a mirror here.
Outdoor Chandelier
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Add elegance and whimsy to your outdoor space with this chandelier. Use LED candles to create an atmosphere that won’t need replacing or create a fire hazard. Find out how to make this outdoor candle chandelier here.
Carved Love Sign
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This project looks stunning and is not too complicated. Use a dremel tool to carve your own sweet message, and hang this on a wall in your home. Everyone will love the results. Find out how to make a carved love sign here.
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
