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Handmade photo frame ideas: photo frames that make you want to create them when you see them

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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!

Handmade photo frame ideas: Photo frames that make you want to create them when you see them (21–30)

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.

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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.

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Cherry blossom photo frame

I made a wall decoration—a cherry blossom photo frame—using just a paper plate and origami 🌸

Cherry blossom photo frame

This photo frame is decorated with origami cherry blossoms that convey the warm air of spring.

Cherry blossoms are strongly associated with milestones that come in spring, such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies, so they’re perfect for displaying photos that look back on memories.

Place the photo in the center of a paper plate and surround it with small origami cherry blossoms.

Pay close attention to the three-dimensional look of the blossoms, and pack them in so the base paper plate doesn’t show—that’s the key point.

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In conclusion

I introduced some handmade photo frame ideas.

They’re made with various materials like artificial flowers, origami paper, yarn, and air-dry clay, but since you can get most of the supplies—including the frame—at 100-yen shops, the cost stays low.

If you find an idea you like, be sure to give it a try!