Picture frames arent just for displaying family photos. There are many other things you can make from frames. One fabulous creation you can make in minutes uses several frames to create a unique wall shelf. The project is easy to make, can be made from any size frames, and will look fantastic when you are finished. Best of all, the shelves look great in any room and can be used to hold towels, display statuettes or even hold Beanie babies.
Although you can use any size frames, and can use a number of different designs of frames, each frame must be identical. In addition, the frames must be smooth on the front, without embellishments that protrude from the frame. For this reason ordinary wooden frames work great for this project.
Choose the frames you will be using to make the shelves. The frames can be 8"x10" or a different size. Also, you can make the shelves as deep as you want, so add more and more frames until you are satisfied with the depth of the shelves. Remove all backings, glass and paper to use the bare frames. Set one frame on a flat surface and glue a second frame on top of it. Glue on the next frame, and the next, until you are happy with the depth of the shelf. The shelf has no backing; the wall becomes the back of the frame. If youre not happy with that you can make a backing by using one of the pieces of cardboard from one of the frames. You can cover the cardboard with decorative paper, cloth or just use it as-is. If youre using just the bare frames, with no backing, its easy to hang the wall unit by simply hanging the back frame on the wall. If youve created a backing for the wall shelves you can attach an adhesive wall mount on the back. After youve created the wall shelves you can embellish them in any number of ways. Use wide ribbon to wrap the entire outside of the shelf or just glue on a novelty of some type. Craft stores are full of embellishments which will cost you little and will add to the beauty of the shelves. Have a look at plastic shapes, wooden pieces, metal hardware and similar embellishments. These can be glued onto a corner of the shelf or even on top. The final look is up to you. You can paint the shelves you made or leave them as they are. Although the frames need to be the same type, shape and size you can, however, use different colors of frames. Create different designs by positioning a frame or two of a different color, right in the middle of the stack. Or, use identical frames to create the stack then use a frame of a different color as the final frame on top. Use tiny frames to make shelves for miniatures. Use large frames to make huge showcases for statuettes or other collectibles. Even make the shelves and hang them in a bathroom. Theyre perfect for holding wash cloths, towels, bath products and more. Use them in a childs room to hold games or stuffed animals. Create coordinating planters and similar items by placing the stacked frames on a shelf or counter. Make a bottom for it or just fill with fake plants using no bottom to the creation. Use small ones on a desk to hold stapler, pencils and pens. Use them on a night stand to hold eyeglasses, tv guide and other items. Theres no end to the uses for the unusual picture frame decor items. If you have extra picture frames, and they all look alike, consider making a wall hanging. Theyre fun, handy and very easy to do. Get the kids in on the project and they can each make a wall shelf for their own rooms.
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