When I’m browsing for secondhand items – whether it’s at an estate sale, a thrift store, or a yard sale – I gravitate toward certain things.
Like dishes.
And silver.
And I’m also learning to never pass up an interesting frame when I see it. Because there are so many things you can do with one.
I used the frame above to make a memo board for our kitchen.
And another empty frame became a chalkboard for the dining room.
And here are some of the creative things I’ve found others around the web doing with empty frames.
Laurie Anna framed a platter in her dining room. I love to hang dishes on the wall, so I am definitely borrowing this idea.
And Jill turned an empty frame into the prettiest dry erase board.
Dee turned hers into a french tray.
And Melissa hung a banner from hers. (Wouldn’t it be fun to have banners for different seasons or holidays?)
Craft rooms can sometimes get messy, but not when you frame your craft supplies like Amy did.
I regularly wonder how many wreaths are too many wreaths to have, but I think I’m going to have to make room for a couple more. Look how interesting Vanessa’s wreath on a frame looks.
And how pretty is a wreath hanging inside an empty frame, like Tracey’s?
Thanks to all these ladies for letting me share their projects here.
Do you have a favorite? Any other ideas for empty frames?
This post is part of Metamorphosis Monday and The William Morris Project.
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These are all great ideas. So many uses for frames. I love these!
Thanks, LH. Hope you find some to use.
When I first saw your chalkboard frame quite awhile ago, I decided to make one using an old framed mirror. I sprayed chalkboard paint over the mirror part and it turned out perfect. I update the “quote” monthly or for special occasions. Love it and thanks for the idea!
Rebekah, I love that idea. An old mirror is a great idea. If you have any pictures, I would love to see them.
Great post Julie and thanks for featuring my dry erase frame. Here’s another use of a frame, as a wreath itself with dried herbs from my garden.
http://www.jillruth.com/2012/10/a-frame-and-tree.html
Thanks, Jill.
Thanks so much for sharing my framed banner! I LOVE all of these projects! Great inspiration! Life to the full, Melissa
Thanks for letting me share it, Melissa.
Love these,saw you at BNOTP.I have ton’s of small frames(8×10,4×6,5×8) all shapes and lot’s just plain,any idea’s.
~Jo @ LoblollyLane
Jo, I think you could use most of these ideas with any size frame. You could also create a photo gallery. Here’s an example of mine: http://thefamilyceoblog.com/2011/12/steps-and-tips-for-creating-a-family-photo-wall-display/
Fabulous ideas! Thank you for sharing Vanessa’s framed wreath.
Heather from At The Picket Fence
Thanks to you and Vanessa for allowing me to share it, Heather. And thanks for stopping by.
I will use the banner idea at Christmas for displaying cards (yes, I still get ‘real’ cards in the mail!)
Thank you!
Mamaw, that’s a terrific idea for the frame and banner. Thanks for sharing it.
Great ideas. I love old frames.
I do have a fair share of empty frames that need filling. Now…to find an empty day to work on them…
Thank you for the inspiring ideas!
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