Old pictures in frame to upcycle
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Here are some ideas for the frames:
https://mythriftyhouse.com/ideas-for-upcycling-old-picture-frames/
As for the old pictures, if you want to save them, you could just cover them up with a new picture and leave it in the frame.
The pictures could be made into a collage or reframed for a gallery wall. Here's a link with some other ideas:
https://www.diys.com/ways-to-upcycle-old-photos/
The frames can be made into memo boards or chalk boards, jewelry organizers, or trays. Here's a link with more ideas:
https://www.pinterest.com/sherron/repurposed-frames/
You can paint the frames to update them or add a glaze. Use them for new pictures and put the old ones in a digital frame or just have them on your computer.
Add plywood in place of the photo and handles for serving trays is another upcycle.
Are you asking how to use the old pictures or how to upcycle the frame?
Hello. I often prime and paint over old canvases to reuse both the canvas AND the frame. It is such an economical way to create art.
I found several ideas for you
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/upcycled-picture-frames-1791503
https://www.upcyclethat.com/repurpose-old-picture-frames/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/old-picture-upstyle-44347526?expand_all_questions=1#!
Old Picture Upstyle
Hi Brenda, hope these help you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7x4rg2uOE
https://homesthetics.net/old-picture-frames/
Hello Brenda, here is also how to upcycle old photos and protect them,
https://craftingagreenworld.com/articles/ways-to-display-vintage-photographs/
Here are a few ideas: https://recyclenation.com/2015/07/how-to-recycle-picture-frames/
Use an old window pane to display the photos?
How about making mini white boards? https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2014/02/paint-swatch-whiteboards.html
This picture frame upcycled into a tray project is cool
Repurposed Old Picture Frames to Serving Trays | Hometalk