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How to Upcycle a Broken Picture Frame

February 1, 2019 by Naush Samama 28 Comments

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Valentine Twig Picture Frame – This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I’m sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ๐Ÿ˜‰ ) 

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) Hello friends,

I’m Naush from Doodle Buddies, and I’m delighted to share this post with you.

With 9 cats and 3 boys in the house, we’ve had our fair share of accidents.  The cats were great – its the boys who were frequently  jumping, tripping or stumbling on things, (a little exaggeration here) while I collected the remnants from the trail left behind.

Old, beat up photo frames have been some of my favorite ‘patients’. I feel a real sense of pride after I give a makeover to any “ready to be chugged” item in my house.

For this project, I am using some twigs from my backyard and a picture frame which did not have a back-board and lacked a glass front as well – perfect for this project.

Materials Needed

  • frame
  • glue gun
  • spray paint
  • twigs
  • Washi tape
  • foam heart embellishments (flowers, leaves, stars or any other embellishments can be used.)
  • cardboard (stripes of cardboard adhered for support in the back)
  • a couple of brads

Instructions

I spray painted this frame to a matte dark steel color. I gave it two coats. Remember to give at least half an hour, between coats – for best results.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

Spray painting should be carried out only outdoors and preferably while wearing a mask.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

Simultaneously I spray painted the twigs in silver color.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

Wait till the twigs have completely dried.

I used Rustoleum brand for the frame and Krylon brushed metallic in satin finish for the twigs.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

Position the dried twigs at the back of the frame. Once you are satisfied with the positioning, use the glue gun to adhere the top and bottom of the twig to the back of the frame.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

I’ve placed a double corrugated strip on the four corners so that when the frame leans on the wall, it should not damage the twigs.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

And now for the ‘real’ fun part.  I’ve hot glued foam and fabric, bright heart shapes randomly on the twigs.  I’ve also made two flags out of Washi tape and stuck them at the bottom half of the frame.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

And Voila !!

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

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I love the pops of color (reds and pinks) on the matte grey frame. This frame is ideal as a handmade gift or perfect to adorn the Valentines day mantle. It could also make an excellent craft to try out with the youngsters.

I hope you liked this frame and might consider attempting something similar.

Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) )
Valentine Twig Picture Frame - This is an easy and fun picture frame diy project. I'm sure we all have had one of our picture frames break accidentally ( or even deliberately ;) ) 

Naush is an eco-friendly visual artist and upcycle crafter known for the use of unconventional materials in her artwork, including the use of wire, wood, cardboard, cement, fabric, plastic and paper. In 2008 she created Doodle Buddies as a way to document the things that she designed and felt passionately about.


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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY/Decorating, Hacks Tagged With: crafts, decorating, diy project, guest post, holiday, upcycle, Valentine's day

Comments

  1. Bojana says

    February 4, 2019 at 9:30 am

    Brilliant!!! I love this idea so much! I am going to try it out this weekend with my daughter, she’ll love it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

    Reply
    • Robin says

      February 4, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      That’s great, snap a picture of it for Instagram and tag @flusterbuster so I can see how it turned out.

      Reply
  2. Kippi says

    February 4, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    Great budget friendly idea! Happy Valentine’s Day,
    Hugs,
    Kippi

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    February 6, 2019 at 9:39 am

    This is so cute! Iโ€™m going to have to do this with my boys! Pinned it too!
    Much love!
    Jessica | Mama Bear Wooten

    Reply
    • Robin says

      February 6, 2019 at 11:12 am

      They will definitely have fun hunting for the twigs, I know my boys would be.

      Reply
  4. Jo (A Rose Tinted World) says

    February 6, 2019 at 10:32 am

    What a fabulous idea! Really pretty upcycling. I will never throw away a picture frame again! #BloggerClubUK

    Reply
    • Robin says

      February 6, 2019 at 11:08 am

      I’m going out to find the perfect branches before they start getting covered with leaves.

      Reply
  5. Molly says

    February 6, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    So simple but really effective

    Mollyx

    Reply
  6. Nana K says

    February 8, 2019 at 8:29 am

    Saw this on Bloggers Pit Stop and absolutely love it! What a great idea and your tutorial makes it look very easy. Pinned it!

    Reply
  7. Teresa says

    February 8, 2019 at 11:53 am

    So pretty! I have a couple of old frames I could use to make something similar.
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    February 9, 2019 at 7:27 am

    Such a fun and simple project. This will be one of the features at Handmade Monday tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. Michele Michael says

    February 9, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I love this idea and I have some broken frames that need some love.

    Reply
  10. angie says

    February 10, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    great idea, would never imagine it started from a broken picture frame
    thanks for sharing
    come see us at Shop Annies

    Reply
    • Naush says

      February 11, 2019 at 3:53 am

      Thank you Angie.

      Naush
      Doodle Buddies

      Reply
  11. Debra says

    February 13, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    What a great upcycle. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.

    Reply
  12. Karren Haller says

    February 14, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    This is such a great idea, I love how the project turned out. It looks fun to make.
    I would love to have you share and invite you to add your craft to #omhgff this week.
    Hope you have a great weekend, Happy Valentines!!

    Reply
  13. Kristie says

    February 16, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Loved it!

    Reply
  14. Debbie E says

    February 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    This tooooooo cute I love it!!!
    I always through frames out when they break. Upcycling is the way to go and I can see you doing this for so many reasons. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Create With Joy says

    February 17, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    Your artwork is beautiful and this is such a great idea!
    Congrats – you are one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday #370 at Create With Joy!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  16. Karen says

    January 21, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    So relieved to know I’m not the only one who comes home from walking the dog with a handful of branches too pretty to leave on the sidewalk! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Robin says

      January 22, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      I love bring nature indoors!

      Reply

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