One of our very favorite things to do is make our own frames. I guess you could say that frames, and refinishing furniture is how we started on this site over ten years ago. Sometimes, it’s fun to return to your roots. We’ve been busying ourselves with projects at home and we hope that you find a few inspiring ideas here that get you moving around the house, if you’re running out of ideas! So we thought we’d share some frame ideas today: 10 easy frames to make now.
1. Have a canvas, simple art or anything else you’d like to polish off? Here’s the full how to here on how to build a simple border frame.
How to build a frame for a canvas:
How to build a basic frame
Handmade layered frames + see another version here!
This how to for building frames adds all things acrylic and matting with layers and everything: it takes it to another level but looks oh so pretty!
One of our fave projects ever – how to frame a cape – or anything else you’d like to showcase… Jamin’s mom made this cape for him when he was little, and now it sits in our youngest two’s shared room.
This DIY map: {and frame}
Another side project here you may notice in their room: how to build a polaroid frame
and this original large and in charge version!
How to make an acrylic woven frame – we love how simple this is!
And while we’re on the topic…
If you don’t want to build a frame, you can certainly spruce them up! An easy way to spruce up frames!
Check out our tips + tricks for creating art with Frogtape®
Tips and tricks for a gallery wall {especially in a tight space!}
As always, let us know if you try these! Have an inspired day!
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