It's hard to find a home or office that doesn't have space for paintings and photographs. But simply attaching a photograph or a masterpiece of art to the wall will be ugly and absurd. It is precisely in order to frame photographs and paintings that frames were invented. With their help, you can refine the interior and add comfort to the premises. Nowadays there are millions of frame options in stores, but it is not always possible to find the one that suits your home. That is why we will tell you how to make a frame with your own hands, while spending a minimum of money and effort. You need to start by choosing a design for your future craft.

Deciding on the design choice

What you need to pay attention to when choosing a design for a frame:

• will it fit into the overall interior of the room;
• the frame must be in one color scheme with images, not with walls;
• the frame should complement the image.

To achieve the desired result, you need to carefully consider the material from which the frame will be made.

Material selection

There are no special restrictions on the material. The only thing that remains unchanged is the base on which the decorations will be glued. It should be dense, strong and not get wet from glue. Thick cardboard and, of course, wood work well for the frame. Moreover, the wooden frame itself is already a completed craft. It can be varnished and will be appropriate for any interior.You can decorate the product with any available means. This could be pasta, pebbles, clothespins, buttons, beads. But do not forget that the chosen material should complement the picture. So, for example, shells will go well with a seascape, and a frame of pasta with the addition of cereals will be perfect for the kitchen.

Let's look at the two main materials from which frames are most often made - wood and polyurethane foam.

Wooden frame

The tree is classic material, from which picture frames are made. Such designs are durable and fit almost any picture and room design.

To do wooden frame it is not necessary to go to the forest to get wood, then process it and cut out the planks. You can contact hardware store and buy wooden skirting boards there. They are perfect for a product like this.

What you need:

1. Wooden plinth. Its length and width should correspond to the size of the picture. Therefore, be sure to measure the picture before buying a plinth and do not forget that the frame will be longer than the canvas.
2. Well sharpened knife.
3. Scissors.
4. Sandpaper.
5. Furniture glue. PVA will do.
6. Hacksaw.
7. Small nails.
8. Hammer.
9. Ruler. It would be better if it was angular.
10. Cardboard or plywood.

What to do:

For a richer look, you can use carved wooden baseboards. Their price corresponds to their appearance, so you will have to pay a decent amount for such material for the frame, but upon completion of the work it will be worth it.

Polyurethane foam frame

For women, “polyurethane foam” sounds threatening, but there is no need to be afraid, because it is ordinary polystyrene foam, only stronger. They make it out of it ceiling skirting boards, which are now used to renovate apartments. Their price is low, but the variety of patterns is impressive. Differences in manufacturing with wooden baseboard No. But don’t forget that this is not wood, so you should handle polyurethane foam more carefully. Any blow can lead to dents, or even break the entire structure.

What you need:

1. Ceiling plinth.
2. Hacksaw or sharp knife.
3. Glue.
4. Ruler.
5. Plywood or cardboard (depending on the size and strength of the catrina).

Photos are a wonderful reminder of life's happy moments. Some people like to print family photos, memorable moments with loved ones, or like to decorate their interiors with photographs of artistic value.

In this matter, it is important not only to choose a painting, but also to decorate it correctly so that it turns into an object that fits into the interior.

Proponents of minimalism can simply purchase ready-made photo frames, but some creative people wondering how to make a frame with your own hands. Next we will consider interesting ideas such crafts for adults and children.

Materials for work

Before you do the most interesting thing - decorating your work, you will need to prepare the basis for the future original photo frame. You can buy it in the store, but we will also create it with our own hands.

If you decide to use wood, plastic, or other material for the base, the process will be similar to that described; we will consider making the base using cardboard as an example.

First you will need to cut out two identical rectangles (or another shape) from cardboard; for this, use a ruler or stencil, a pencil and stationery knife. Do not use scissors, this will ruin the cut.

The middle of one of the prepared figures is cut out; this will be the outer side of the frame, so the shape and size of the inner rectangle depends on the photo that you plan to insert.

It is important to note that it is advisable to cut a window slightly smaller than the photo so that it stays inside and does not fall out.

A loop or a leg is attached to the second rectangle, depending on how you want to position the frame. The leg can be attached by gluing its edge to the base and making a bend, or on a small hinge similar to a door, this way you can increase the durability of the product, the leg will not break over time. The material should be dense and not bend from the weight of the future frame.

Decoration options

Design original frame You can do almost anything, you just need your imagination. Now that the base is ready, you can take the frame itself with a photo window and start creating.

Application from scrap materials

For this type of decor, you can use colored chipped eggshells, pistachios or sequins. You will get an interesting stained glass effect from which any drawings can be created.

First, you can paint the future frame or cover it with a suitable film. It is better to use acrylic paint; it will not stain surrounding objects and will lay down in a nice, even layer;

Then the shells are crushed or just pistachios, sequins are taken, shells are also suitable. Can be pasted over outside them both in random order and creating the necessary relief or pattern.

The main thing is not to spare the material and place it tightly. If the decor will be painted, it is better to do it in advance, it is more convenient and the appearance will be more presentable.

If you coat the product with varnish, it will sparkle in the light and you will get the effect of a stained glass window.

Decorating with wallpaper or paper

The look will be no less impressive if you paste over the frame beautiful wallpaper, self-adhesive or newspaper clippings or comics. Here it is important to take a little more material so that when appliquing, the protruding edges are folded over reverse side frame, which will then be hidden by the back.

Also, do not use glue that is too liquid, because... Paper materials easily soaked and will turn out sloppy. Even a simple glue stick will do.

Place a sheet of wallpaper or self-adhesive paper under the frame and make cuts at the corners so that the paper does not wrinkle when folded. This is the simplest way, but you can achieve a very stylish effect without going overboard with the decor.

You can also cover the frame with fabric, gluing the edges to the back side; if you add a little cotton wool or padding polyester, you will get a cushion frame. It will be possible to decorate with several buttons or seams.

Frames made from rolled rolls

The decor made from rolls looks very interesting. Can be rolled tightly colored paper and stick it evenly, you get the relief effect of a log wall. The main thing is to measure the length of future elements in advance so that you don’t have to cut them in a twisted state, this will ruin the whole look.

Twisted sheets can also be braided with beautiful threads or a rope, achieving a wide variety of effects from glamorous shine to a marine theme.

For example, a nautical frame can be made from blue rolls, complemented by small light ropes, like on ships, and decorated on top with several shells or ready-made elements for anchors or steering wheels.

You can also simply paint the paper with different colors to create a rainbow effect or a transition of shades. You can replace paper rolls with ready-made cocktail straws. Lots of options!

Shutdown

When the glue and dye have completely dried, you can join the outer and back parts of the frame along the edges. The main thing is not to forget to leave a gap on the edge in order to insert photographs.

Do-it-yourself photo frames are always original, in a single copy. If you understand general process manufacturing, you can create completely different options, just by seeing a photo or coming up with your own design. Creative success!

DIY photo frames

In this thematic section you can find hundreds of interesting ready-made solutions on creating original photo frames and frames.

How to create with your own hands a truly exclusive frame for a bright shot from life or a worthy work of art, shown in illustrated step-by-step master classes. Table and wall frames, classic shapes or in the form of flowers, suns, hearts, boxes and other things. Made from cardboard salt dough, pasta, plastic dishes, other improvised and waste material. And also unusual decorations that will help turn any, even the simplest frame into an exclusive one.

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Cool fashionable photo frames are an integral element of any interior. DIY photo frames can not only become a unique accessory for your home, but also serve as an excellent gift for family and friends.

In this post, the site has made a selection of 14 cool ideas on how to make a photo frame with your own hands from simple materials, many of which are even at hand.

1. Frame made of dry twigs

This option is suitable for creativity with children; they will willingly help you first collect sticks in the forest, and then happily break them into short pieces.
What you will need: wide-brimmed frame, glue gun, sticks

2. Frame from an old rustic window frame

3. Photo frame from an old book

An unusual frame made from an old book is a great example of a photo frame made from materials you have on hand. Suitable for a small but very sweet photo.

4. Frames made from cardboard tubes and toilet paper rolls

This creative panel is suitable for some kind of photo story, for example, about your last trip.
What you will need: bushings from toilet paper and any other cardboard tubes different diameters, scissors, glue, paper knife, pencil.
Step-by-step instructions in the pictures below:

5. Large panel with metal mesh

What you will need:

How to do:
Metal mesh Attach it to the frame on the reverse side with a stapler. Use clothespins to attach the photos to the grid.

6. Dry moss frame

A stunningly vibrant photo frame made of real moss is a sophisticated decoration for your home.
What you will need: an old wooden photo frame, dry moss (can be ordered), glue.
How to do it: Just glue the moss around the perimeter. Decorating will take no more than 30 minutes and will bring a lot of fun :) This photo frame is suitable for a wedding gift.

7. Photo frame from old magazines

For this frame, you will definitely have everything at hand. All you need: old magazines, the frame you want to decorate, glue (it’s convenient to use a glue gun).


Step-by-step instructions in the pictures below:

8. Photo frame made of thick sticks

9. Photo frames made from popsicle sticks

These simple and cute frames are perfect for family and children's photos. In this example, the popsicle sticks are supposed to be decorated with colorful tapes, and we suggest painting them by hand.


And here is an even simpler version of the frame using sticks.

10. Brutal photo frame made of cement

What you will need: cement, a container for mixing cement, cardboard or a box of porridge/cereals, etc., frame fasteners, glue, a paper knife, tape, small pieces of wood (you can cut a branch).
Detailed step by step instructions you will find in the pictures below:

Photo frames serve to preserve the integrity of a photo, but if you decorate a regular photo frame, it will become beautiful decoration interior or even an original gift made with your own hands for a loved one.

You can make a photo frame with your own hands from ordinary cardboard. And then decorate it with whatever is at hand.

You will need: a regular photo frame or cardboard for making a photo frame, glue or a hot glue gun (it holds more securely), then it all depends on your imagination.

Using unnecessary ordinary buttons makes a beautiful photo frame. Even jewelry will make a photo frame a unique interior decoration.

The idea is to decorate a photo frame with a wide variety of things. Or simply wrap the frame with twine or knitting yarn, choosing the color you need.

You can also decorate the photo frame with beads or simple beads. It looks very gentle, almost magical.

For lovers of knitting - the idea of ​​a photo frame tied with yarn in a simple pattern and a pom-pom.

Photos from the sea can be placed in photo frames decorated with beautiful shells, beads, colored glass pebbles and starfish.

Even a simple newspaper or color magazine can become a decoration for a photo frame.

For coffee lovers - a photo frame made from coffee beans. Small sea pebbles brought from the sea will look very stylish. The main thing is to cover them with a layer of varnish after gluing the pebbles.

If you decorate ordinary pasta, they will also be suitable for decorating a photo frame.

You can make a gift for men with your own hands if you decorate a photo frame with coins or washers and nuts.

From plain cardboard— a simple photo frame for small photo. In general, for small photographs there is an idea to create a collage of caps. This way you can decorate an entire wall in the room.

Old unnecessary puzzles are also suitable for decoration if you glue them with the white side up. If you don't throw it away broken dishes, then you can use it and make a mosaic-style photo frame.

Photo frame decorated with pumpkin seeds and dried lemon peels. Such a fluffy and touching bunny is made from straw and ears of corn.

In the fall, having collected yellow leaves decorate the photo frame.