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Here's a post that might help - https://www.upcyclethat.com/repurpose-old-picture-frames/
Karlene: maybe this will help
https://www.upcyclethat.com/repurpose-old-picture-frames/
Make a lantern out of 4 of them and add a base and battery powered candle.
Hi! You can make trays, mirrors, etc. Or, you can paint them a beautiful color and create a wall display with the empty frames. Good luck and stay safe!
Hi Karlene, Here is one I used to make a unique fall wreath... https://www.recreateddesigns.com/2015/10/antique-frame-fall-wreath/
I have also used larger ones to make memory boards... https://www.recreateddesigns.com/2017/05/make-beautiful-memory-board-in-a-few-easy-steps/
I've seen them made into cork boards, chalk boards, wreaths, trays, or left empty and used with other frames as a wall display.
Here's a bunch of repurposed ideas from Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/kaboomer47/upcycling-creative-frames/
here are some good ideas for you
https://homesthetics.net/old-picture-frames/
I’ve seen a ton of these ideas on Hometalk lately. Try the search bar at the top left and you have loads of inspiration.
Hi Karlene, hope this helps you out,
https://homesthetics.net/old-picture-frames/
One of the most common ways to recycle picture frames besides using them for your own art is to make chalkboards with them.
A lot of bloggers will buy picture frames and add either a whiteboard or a piece of wood paneling and use some chalkboard paint on the panel placed to make a chalkboard.
Hi Kathlene, hope this helps your use your old picture frames.
575 Best Repurposed Frames images in 2020 | Crafts, Picture ...www.pinterest.com › sherron › repurposed-frames
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Lots of ideas here:
https://homehacks.co/brilliant-ways-upcycle-old-picture-frames/
I love to hang old picture frames on the wall and then hang a smaller frame or canvas inside it.
Five ideas here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7x4rg2uOE
Here is a good post https://www.upcyclethat.com/repurpose-old-picture-frames/
Hi Karlene,
If all the same - Stick them together to form lantern or Display box. Stick them together in an artistic way to form a piece of Wall Art Sculpture.
Hope that's of some help
Paint them and use them in a different room
Get new art work and reuse.