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You are going to be AMAZED by how many ways you can REPURPOSE picture frames! From cake stands and jewellery storage to a bulletin board for your kitchen and MORE!
Creative Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames
We love finding ways to breathe new life into old junk and since picture frames are pretty easy to come by we’ve found 30 genius ways to repurpose them into something useful!
There are so many projects here that you could give as handmade gifts!
So while you’re out at the flea market or thrift store this week look out for old frames in all shapes and sizes.
You might even want to raid your attic because when you take a look through these amazing ways to repurpose picture frames you’re going to want a whole stash to upcycle!
More repurposing ideas you need to see:
30. Repurpose old picture frames into a tiered cake stand
Found it here >> Confessions of a DIYer
This picture frame upcycle is totally genius, and the end result is much nicer than most cake stands you can buy from a store!
29. Turn it into a plant holder
Found it here >> Enthralling Gumption
A cascade of a greenery is a great way to bring some plant life to a room, and you’d never guess that this hanging wall planter started out life as a picture frame!
28. Turn it into a ribbon store
Found it here >> Live Simply by Annie
If you’re a crafter, or you have a gift wrapping station in your home then check out this clever idea for repurposing an old picture frame as a ribbon store. All you need is the frame and some wooden dowels. Hey you could hang one of these in your kitchen and use it for rolls of aluminium foil or sandwich bags.
27. Make a frame for your Instagrams
Found it here >> Shelterness
You might think there’s no place in your modern space for a large antique picture frame, but if you use some fishing wire and tiny clothes pins you can make a fabulous display of your Instagrams!
You can easily get mini clothes pins here
26. Turn your old picture frame into a magnetic memo board
Found it here >> The House of Smiths
Every kitchen needs a Command Centre and repurposing your picture frame into a magnetic notice board is a great idea.
25. Make a pin cushion from a small picture frame
Found it here >> Love Grows Wild
This upcycle would make a really unique gift idea for someone who loves to sew.
24. Use your old picture frames to make chore charts
Found it here >> Lemon Squeezy Home
If your kids (or hubby) need reminding to complete their chores have a go at turning your old picture frames into chore charts.
23. Turn it into jewellery storage
Found it here >> Mona Luna
If you don’t have a lot of storage space but you love jewellery try turning your thrifted picture frame into a jewellery organizer like this one.
22. Add some hinges and hide something
Found it here >> 4 Men 1 Lady
Add some hinges to the side of your picture frame and it becomes a secret door. You could hide a medicine cabinet behind there, or your safe, or your ugly heating control panel!
21. Turn a giant picture frame into a padded headboard
Found it here >> Vintage Revivals
Headboards can be so expensive, especially if they are ornate as this one, but it started out life as a thrifted frame!
20. Turn it into a Spring wreath
Found it here >> Delia Creates
Take your unloved frame and turn it into a fabulous Spring flower wreath!
19. Upcycle an old frame into a serving tray
Found it here >> Christina’s Adventures
If you love entertaining take some time out this weekend to make one of these fabulous serving trays from an old picture frame.
18. Make some framed flower vases
Found it here >> Flaming Toes
This simple to make display would look fabulous in your shabby chic kitchen!
17. Make a living picture frame with succulents
16. Make a cute summer wreath
Found it here >> Violet Paper Wings
Take an old picture frame, add some yarn and fabric flowers and you’ve got yourself a beautiful summer wreath.
You can get wooden letters here
15. Turn it into a tiled serving tray
Found it here >> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
You’ll need a bit of patience for this DIY project but the end result will definitely be worth it. You can use the serving tray yourself or give it away as a fabulous gift.
14. Make a pedestal table from an old picture frame
Found it here >> Richmond Thrifter
Combine your picture frame with an old lamp base or candle stick and you’ve got yourself a pedestal table!
13. Make a tiered herb drying rack
Found it here >> Fresh Eggs Daily
If you like to dry your own herbs or flowers then gather up some old picture frames and make yourself one of these clever hanging racks.
12. Turn a large picture frame into a magnetic makeup board
Found it here >> Laura Thoughts
If you’re limited on space and need somewhere to store your makeup try making one of these fabulous magnetic storage displays from an old frame.
11. Turn a frame into a dry erase memo board
Found it here >> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Memo boards are super useful for writing down things you need to remember, or messages to your family.
10. Make a child’s chair from old picture frames
Found it here >> Apartment Therapy
Bet you would never have thought of turning those old picture frames into a chair?
9. Make a key hanger
Found it here >> Lara’s Knits and Bits
If you need somewhere to hang your keys and want it to look a bit nicer than just a hook try adding a picture frame.
8. Make a vanity tray
Found it here >> Sadie’s Season Goods
Here’s a great way to repurpose an old picture frame into a mirrored vanity tray.
7. Repurpose small picture frames as gift tags
Found it here >> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
What a clever idea! Take some small picture frames and use them as fabulous gift tags!
6. Make a flower holder
Found it here >> Style Me Pretty
Take an old frame, add some twine and some test tubes and you’ve got yourself a beautiful flower holder that would look great hanging in a window.
You can easily get test tubes here
5. Make a magnetic spice rack
Found it here >> Hometalk
Combine your thrifted frame with some galvanised steel and you’ve got yourself a magnetic spice holder!
4. Make a dry erase calendar
3. Update your light switches
Found it here >> Me Myself and DIY
Upgrade your light switches with some cute picture frames.
2. Make a bulletin board
Found it here >> Uncommon Designs Online
Add some chicken wire to your unwanted picture frame and you’ve got yourself a bulletin board for your kitchen or office.
1. Make a cupcake serving tray
Found it here >> Ruffled
What a fabulous idea! Repurpose an old frame into a fabulous cupcake serving tray for a baby shower or a wedding.
