If there is a unanimous decoration item between people is the frame. Giving life and sustaining paintings for a long time, these fantastic objects go beyond generations without losing their majesty.
However, what to do when they get old, faded or just plain funny? In times of recycling and sustainability, throwing them away is not an option; The way is to give them a new face or even a new use.
Below you learn 10 modern and unusual ways to reuse old frames while still giving the decor a fresh look.
1. Paint or make applications
If the problem is faded or dull color, a can of spray paint can already solve your problem. And if the idea is to completely change the frame, how about making applications with fabrics, sequins, buttons or even twine and twine?
2. Make a blackboard
Is a blackboard the biggest hit among kids? and among adults too! And to make it look even better, how about using the old frame to enhance it? Just paint the interior with whiteboard or put contact paper on blackboard and that's it! Your beautiful blackboard is ready to decorate the house.
3. Set up a calendar
A calendar is a necessary item in day to day organization. Since it's necessary, how about making it prettier by adding it to the office decor? Just put a glass in the frame, a white background paper and use an erasable pen. The result is surprisingly beautiful, organized and modern.
4. Make a tray
Tray using a frame? Why not? A simple, cheap and very surprising idea. You can even put a colored paper in the background to make it look funnier.
5. Create a jewelry box
Don't have room or don't like to have your jewelry hidden in a jewelry box? An old frame can well replace this antique object, freeing up closet space and aiding in decorating. Just put a canvas, wires, strings or even felt on the bottom.
6. Make a cup holder or hot platter
With an old frame and some corks that would be thrown away, you can make your own hot pot holder. In addition to being beautiful, you still practice recycling.
7. Create Christmas Ornaments
Don't have room for a Christmas tree at home or want to make a different garland for the door? A frame, some decorations and a lot of creativity solve the problem.
8. Build a scrapbook
The old corkboard has its value, but an old frame can be used to play its part. You still need the cork at the bottom, but can you put a fabric to cover it and add the frame to the decoration? Or you can keep the cork in it, it's your choice!
9. Make a ticket holder
Snippets can take up a lot of space, but organizing them in a fun and practical way is an option for using old frames. Anything that can be hung can be placed in the "trunk".
10. Make a keychain
Keys have a life of their own and finding them every day is an arduous task. However, this task can be eased with a wall hanging key ring. Making one with an old frame will make your day a lot easier and still be part of the decoration. All you will need is an old frame and hooks.
With simple, easy and inexpensive ideas, you can bring new life to that old frame that has long been hanging on the wall. Creativity is the watchword when it comes to reusing old objects and giving them a new face.
Repurposed Picture Frame Ideas - Old Things Turned into New Things Ideas – Recycled Home Decor (April 2024)
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