Handmade photo frame ideas: photo frames that make you want to create them when you see them
Picture frames are useful for displaying family photos, travel snapshots, dried flowers, or your favorite postcards as part of your interior decor.
These days, you can find all kinds of picture frames at 100-yen shops.
This article introduces DIY ideas for those who want to make their own picture frames.
From stylish frames that make great gifts to ideas perfect for children’s crafts, we’re sharing a variety—give them a try!
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Handmade photo frame ideas. Photo frames that will make you want to create them when you see them (11–20)
Photo frame with flowers made from paper clay
Let’s try making a photo frame using paper clay.
First, use lightweight clay to create the frame.
For the flowers, use colored clay.
Roll small balls of clay, snip the center with scissors to form petals, shape them, and then attach them to the frame.
Use a variety of colors—red, blue, yellow, pink, and more—to make it vibrant and colorful.
Once the clay for the frame and flowers has dried, create the photo insert using a clear file, and make a stand for the frame with clay to finish it off.
It’s a frame that will last a long time, making it perfect as a gift.
Snowman photo frame
This is a cute photo frame with a snowman motif that conveys the fun of winter.
Use a paper plate to represent the snowman’s belly, then add parts like the face and hands to decorate it.
Place the photo in the center of the belly; it’s also nice to cut the photo into a circle to match the overall round shape.
If you’re hesitant to cut the photo, cut out the middle of the paper plate and attach the photo to the back so it shows through.
By paying attention to the snowman’s expression and the colors of the decorations, you’ll finish a photo frame that really highlights your joyful winter memories.
Heart photo frame
This is a photo frame that radiates cuteness and affection, made by arranging heart-shaped origami around a paper plate.
Because the concept is simple—just filling the space with hearts—decorate with care, paying attention to the balance of heart sizes and colors.
Leave the center of the paper plate undecorated and place a memorable photo there.
To give meaning to the heart decorations, a two-shot with someone special is recommended.
You might also consider wrapping the entire paper plate with colored paper in a shade that makes the hearts stand out.
Photo frame decorated with fabric
This is a photo frame decorated by using a paper plate as the base and covering it with small pieces of fabric.
You can create originality by choosing different fabrics and arranging them in a balanced way.
Leave the center, where the photo will go, without any fabric, and try to stick the fabric everywhere else with as few gaps as possible.
If you vary the sizes of the fabric pieces and intentionally overlap them, it will not only look more vibrant but also give a sense of depth.
Handprint photo frame
This photo frame incorporates handprint stamps into a paper plate decoration to highlight the memories captured in the photo.
By choosing handprints from around the same time as the photo, you can use it as a way to look back and remember how small their hands were then.
The color of the handprint should match the design and decorations of the paper plate, and because it’s a bold accent, place it with the overall balance in mind.
It’s a photo frame you’ll want to make regularly, as if watching over your child’s growth.
Mother’s Day Photo Frame
This photo frame is adorned with carnations, the must-have flowers for Mother’s Day.
The carnations are simple—just crumpled tissue paper—so focus on achieving softness and a three-dimensional look.
Then decorate the center of a paper plate with finely cut design paper, and arrange the carnations while considering color balance to finish.
It’s also recommended to add leaf decorations that highlight the carnations and to cut the photo to fit the person so that the base decorations remain visible.
Handmade photo frame ideas: Photo frames that make you want to create them when you see them (21–30)
A photo frame made with a paper plate and eggshells
This photo frame is striking for its unique three-dimensional texture, created by surrounding a paper plate with finely crushed eggshells.
First, paint the eggshells, then break them into small pieces and freely glue them onto the plate.
Cut a circular hole in the center of the paper plate, place a photo on the back, and let it show through the opening.
To keep the photo from shifting, it’s best to stack another paper plate as a base and attach a string or similar hanger.
Whether you cover the plate completely with eggshells or arrange them with an eye to spacing and color balance, it’s a great way to showcase your personal style.