Your Sign To Reuse Every Ugly Picture Frame By Wrapping It In Fabric

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Got an ugly picture frame or two on hand? Maybe you have a few that you picked up from a thrift store with the intention of upcycling them. Perhaps well-meaning family or friends gifted frames you just aren't a fan of. Regardless of how the frames landed in your possession, you can completely transform them with a simple hack. Consider wrapping those ugly picture frames in fabric to reuse them. Just select fabric in a fun pattern and color, cut it to size, and use fabric glue to secure it to the frame.

You can customize this simple picture frame DIY by creating a fun patchwork pattern with the fabric or by gluing on other details. Pom-poms, craft gems, or ribbons are all fun ideas worth trying out. When you're done, the formerly ugly frame will take on a new life. Thanks to this transformation, you can proudly display the decor pieces in your home. This quick and easy DIY picture frame upgrade might inspire you to browse thrift store shelves for cheap frames that you would have otherwise passed up on. Just make sure to opt for a rectangular or square-shaped frame as irregular shapes wouldn't be a good fit for this DIY. 

To complete this DIY, you'll need to pick out the perfect fabric for your frame. You could purchase a set of fabric in fun patterns if you want more than one option to choose from, such as the Antetek Store Quilting Patchwork Fabric. Alternatively, the Shkira Tooling Leather Square is a more classic option worth considering. Once you have your fabric, start by removing the photo frame backing so that you're just left with the frame itself. To cut your material to size, place the frame on top of the fabric and cut around it. Leave enough extra fabric around the frame to be able to fold it over. If your frame includes a picture mat, repeat this same process with the mat to cut the fabric to the proper size to cover it. 

Next, fold the fabric over the frame and glue it into place with fabric glue if your frame is made of plastic. If the frame is made of wood, you can use a staple gun to attach the fabric. Do the same with your picture mat. When done, you could use the Worthofbest b7000 Glue with Multicolored Rhinestones kit to incorporate some bling. However, if you prefer a more subtle look, you may want to go with more simple additions. For example, you could use letter decals to spell out a family member's name on the frame and place a photo inside. This is the optional final step of the picture frame transformation trick. When you're done with your frame, slide the photo you want to display inside and reattach the backing.