Materials and the sequence of the job sit together on this page.
An straightforward Handmade picture frame lets you customize your decor to your style, on a modest-cost — and it makes a great gift option for grandparents, housewarmings, and weddings, too!
See our go-to printable art here and read our tips for hanging a gallery wall of frames, fast.
Affordable and straightforward Handmade Frames for Photos and Art
Whether you’re decorating your own home or gifting a photo or printable art, make it even more special with a handmade Handmade frame or photo display!
Some of these Handmade frames require a few woodworking tools, but most are first-time-friendly to make them both direct and modest-cost-friendly.
The best part of making it yourself is that you can make it for only a few bucks AND make it an extra to gift to a teacher, neighbor, or friend… or just make a set for yourself
Handmade Picture Frames and Photo Displays
This striking and straightforward Handmade barnwood frame is made by dressing up an existing frame with scrap wood!
Flip it around and use a $3 IKEA frame to make a stacked large-scale art frame. (pictured here with Winter from our Seasonal Abstract Landscape Art Set)
This $3 rustic picture frame fits the modest-cost — so you can make a whole wall’s worth!
Add some rustic farmhouse style with reclaimed wood picture frames — straightforward to make large or small to fit what you need.
If you want something really unique but not difficult, this Handmade concrete frame makes a fun statement and gives you a chance to use a different medium.
Make this chunky no-miter picture frame with glass for photos or art.
or go even bigger with this XL picture or poster frame with glass — so much more affordable than custom framing!
Make art and photos straightforward to change out with this vivid sliding 8×10 farmhouse picture frame — Amy has the walkthrough to make a larger size, too!
An upcycled frame and some burlap ribbon make a striking changeable display for holiday art or photos.
Need the well fitted printable art? open this to see and download our favorites.
Think outside the frame with these other photo display options, too:
Build a set of photo ledges with slide-in frames for a classy art gallery (and functional if you add a calendar like we did!)
Mount your art on a canvas, and then frame the canvas for a very chic look.
Print and mount art or photos on wood using this technique
or transfer to wood for a striking look.
For the office or grandparents, make an straightforward wood photo display (which will also fit our printable 4×6 printable calendar perfectly
Create a large 3-panel display triptych frame for an extra large piece (or 3 smaller prints).
And for more display options, look at this post with 50+ more ways to frame art and photos!
More straightforward home decor projects:
- 10 Ways to Make and Decorate a Wooden Blanket Ladder
- 30 Handmade Wall Shelf Tutorials
- 25+ Functional Wall Decor options for Organizers and Shelves
