What to do with an empty frame
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I found a rectangle picture frame in the garbage, glass is cracked and picture isnt my style. I'm wondering what I could possibly do with this shabby chic pretty frame? Thanks
46 answers
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You could use chalkboard paint on top of the painting and turn it into an ever changing message board.
Retro Steam Works
on Dec 23, 2013
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It would be helpful if I knew the dimensions of your frame. It is beautiful - what a find! I would remove the glass and either paint over the existing painting. I have a neighbor who is an artist. Her work is very abstract and IMHO anyone who can hold a paintbrush could slap on colors of their choosing and create "art". If the frame is very large it would be perfect to insert a mirror to hang on the wall or have wood cut to size and use a marbelizing kit from your local craft store and use as a table.
Pat Dollar
on Dec 23, 2013
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This looks like it would make a great mirror for an entry way! You could easily replace the picture and glass with mirrored glass.
The Residences At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
on Dec 23, 2013
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I agree that it would be great with a mirror. You could also do a collage of your personal photos, make a message board, or find some nice abstract fabric to put in the frame.
Sandy
on Dec 23, 2013
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Frame is beautiful, I like the idea of putting a mirror in. Good luck.
Colleen
on Dec 23, 2013
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Pput a thin piece of sheet metal behind the frame and use it as a magnetic board.
Sally norcia
on Dec 23, 2013
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I would paint it and distress a little, then get some Burlap and cut to fit the frame. Hot glue it and get Chicken wire cut to fit the frame and staple it on the back! Get little clothe pins for note, or use to hang earrings!
Grace
on Dec 23, 2013
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I buy these all the time! If it's gold paint it and sand it so the gold shows through! Take out the glass and paint the picture with chalk board paint! I give these to everyone, I make little ones to hang at the front door so people can leave messages, or big ones to put up messages and schedules. For my father so he knows when to take his medication. I used other ones for Christmas painted little ones and hung a Christmas bulb in the middle. They are fun!
Sherrie
on Dec 24, 2013
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You could screen it for a message board or Creative Inspiration board! It might even hang vertical! Smiles, Cyndi
ByLightOfMoon
on Dec 24, 2013
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I took one like this and made it into a large chalkboard. Another I left open and placed items inside it on the wall ...you ca kind of see them on the right and left of my tree here...
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Dec 24, 2013
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If you dont wish to put a mirror in it, you can always turn it into a shadow box or use it on the wall to frame in several smaller pictures you have.
BassLake MobilePark Ca
on Dec 24, 2013
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i would paint over the picture and letter on a phrase like..."always kiss me goodnight"....and hang it over my bed.
Diane
on Dec 25, 2013
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Clean and spray with silver. Then run silver wire from side to side 5 or 6 times. Decorate corners with big floppy silk flowers. This is then hung on the wall. ideal for hanging jewelery from for display. The more 'gory' the better. Gypsy shabby chic.
Helen at Nothing New Whitby
on Dec 25, 2013
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If you drink wine, cut corks in half lengthwise and glue them in to make a cork board for notes and photos.
Linda T
on Dec 25, 2013
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A friend bought a large, decal monogram of their last name, put it on the wall in the DR and hung a gorgeous vintage frame over it. Looks just great and is simply elegant!
Anne
on Dec 25, 2013
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Congrats on finding such a treasure! Depending on your style, you could make a chalk board with paint, pin up board ( cover foam board with material), the possibilities are endless. Even displaying it on a mantle without anything added.... Live with it a while and it will come to you. Wish I would have found it, I do like it. Best wishes.
Nance Greenwell
on Dec 25, 2013
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Over a bed, paint the wall inside an accent color & put three smaller framed photos inside, send it to me...LOL
Nance Greenwell
on Dec 25, 2013
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I like the idea of the mirror, mounted either vertically or horizontally depending on your wall.
Liliana Wells
on Dec 25, 2013
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Here at Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum in Montana we have several window frames, with & without glass hanging in various garden settings. It looks great & invites interesting conversations.1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
on Dec 26, 2013
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We got this window at a garage sale. It is very unique.
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
on Dec 26, 2013
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This is the entrance to our "Secret Garden". We tell people to make sure the screen door closes so the bugs don't go in, or out. LOL. Something different & people love it.
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
on Dec 26, 2013
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This is the entrance to our "Secret Garden". We tell people to make sure the screen door closes so the bugs don't go in, or out. LOL. Something different & people love it.
Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
on Dec 26, 2013
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Exactly :)
Retro Steam Works
on Dec 26, 2013
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A beautiful chalk board or add a piece of cork and cover with fabric to use as a pin board. good luck!!
Linda Crandall
on Dec 26, 2013
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I have two huge frames that I attached to the walls, and then filled the space with antique photos, some of family, some of strangers off the internet, all with black frames of different styles.
KathrynElizabeth Etier
on Dec 27, 2013
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maria,thanks for the advice louie
Louie
on Dec 27, 2013
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Hi I've seen a large empty frame painted black with lots of smaller framed photos inside it . it was very effective.
Tracey Page
on Dec 28, 2013
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I happen to have a beautiful throw that is a pretty picture, just stretch it and staple it onto the back of the frame. It will look almost like a tapestry.
Pam Mallory
on Dec 28, 2013
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WOW I had this same exact picture ehemteen years ago. Hated it but my daughter loved it. It had a light behind it and looked like moving water. I painted the frame a gold color and after the pic "broke" I put a collage of family photos in it. Don't know what ever happened to it. Anyway, good luck. Love the frame and I'm sure you'll find good use for it.
Maria Rivera
on Dec 28, 2013
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oh one more thing you can do with the frame...send it to me I LOVE it haha
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Dec 29, 2013
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There are a number of things you can do with the frame if you don't like the Picture/painting. You can put another picture in it, make a blackboard with the paint and use it for a message board, make a collage, or make it so you can grow herbs or succulents.
Pam Donahue
on Dec 30, 2013
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We like to put a pic or pics inside the empty frame. They look great on the walls.
AmericanWoman
on Dec 30, 2013
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I've done 2 different things-I let my little ones 'stamp' with various shapes/paint colors, with stamps or sponges, onto white fabric/canvas, and have also found a fabric- even a sheet or pillowcase with a pattern that matches the room, and stretch it across the back, 'framing' the fabric. Show us what you end up doing!
Polly Zieper
on Dec 31, 2013
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replace the picture you don't like with one you do like, or with a mirror.
Linda
on Jan 02, 2014
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Use the frame to frame a collection of keepsakes, or family photo's in smaller frames, or to make a decorative door or wall area..by mounting the empty frame on the door or wall then painting all one color .
LeSannO
on Jan 02, 2014
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Turn it into a table.
Terri Jensen-Brown
on Jan 02, 2014
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Oh that would make a beautiful fairy door to a secret fairy garden. Paint the pic antique white, or better yet paint the whole thing in different shades of green, place it sideways, attach a knob or handle and door knocker and place in your garden somewhere that it would look like an entrance into the fairy realm. How fun!
Marcia Crill
on Jan 02, 2014
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Another idea is to make a headboard out of it. Take a piece of 1/2" plywood and cut it just a bit smaller that the frame.Cut a piece of 2" foam to fit inside the frame. Adhere it to the plywood, cover it with batting and a fabric of your choice. Place the frame around it and nail it to the plywood. Put hangers on the back and hang it on the wall behind the bed.
Murals by Monti
on Jan 03, 2014
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Just replace the ugly picture with something like the Mural by Monti (see above)...
Yolanda Corzo-Bauer
on Jan 04, 2014
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It would make a beautiful top for a coffee table
Dena
on Jan 04, 2014
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Paint the inside with chalkboard paint
Emily
on Jan 04, 2014
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Hi Maria, yeah, instead of using with a picture. I would also use it more to try and make a table of some kind. Maybe like Dena said coffee or something decorative, it doea not have to be a table or frame for a picture, but more a creative piece of art. just take like 10 mintues and you'll think of something. louie
Louie
on Jan 06, 2014
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It would be beautiful framing (grandma's) antique lace tablecloth, or a sentimental piece of yours. Change the color of the frame to accent the piece inside......perfect!
Pam Pawley
on Jan 06, 2014
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Thank you, Yeah it probably would, but I live in a small apt :-(
Maria DiTondo
on Jan 08, 2014
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Hey I came up with a great,cute idea, i'm going to spray the frame silver and remove the pic and glass and go on a mission to find old keys of all kinds and hang at different lengths with pretty ribbons, what do you think?
Maria DiTondo
on Jan 08, 2014
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WOULD MAKE A VERY PRETTY MIRROR
JUDY.P
on Jan 08, 2014
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