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)
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.
Yarn photo frame
This is a photo frame with a soft, cozy look, made by combining a paper plate, yarn, and colored paper.
First, cut the paper plate to leave only the ring, then wrap yarn tightly around it so there are no gaps.
Next, glue colored paper onto another paper plate, and attach the yarn-wrapped ring on top to finish.
The key is to apply glue only to the outside of the ring.
By leaving a gap on the inside of the ring, you create a slot where a photo can be inserted.
Be mindful of color balance among the surrounding yarn, the colored-paper base, and the photo you plan to place.
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.