Easy DIY Wall Art: Repurpose Old Frames
Are you on the lookout for an affordable home decor project? This easy DIY wall art project shows you how to repurpose old frames into beautiful art for your home. As an added bonus, I have included three free printable quotes to help you get started.
Yield: 1 Wall Art
Equipment
- 1 Printer
- Canva or similar program
Materials
- Frame
- Paper
- Scissors
- Imagination
Instructions
- If you don’t want to use our free printables, you can find a quote that speaks to you. This is all you, put whatever you want here.
- If you’d like to create your own unique quotes, Canva is one of my personal favorites. It’s an incredibly user-friendly tool that offers a massive library of free features, templates, and fonts to help you design the perfect look. They offer both a free and paid service, it’s a great tool to get you started with unlimited possibilities.
- Steps to create your art:
- Choose your size: Start by creating a custom-sized canvas based on the dimensions of your picture frame.
- Design: Pick a template you love, or start from scratch. Play around with the fonts, colors, and clipart until it’s exactly what you want!
- Print and Frame: Once you're happy with your design, print it out, trim it to fit your frame, and BAM—your masterpiece is ready to display.
Notes
Pro-Tip: If you want to go the extra mile, don’t forget the frame itself! A quick coat of paint in a fun color can give an old frame a fresh, modern look or a beautiful rustic vibe. The possibilities are truly endless—have fun with it!