We all love framing out pictures of our beloved memories, people important to us or a treasured achievement. What is inherent to these photos are the frames surrounding these prints. Photo frames enhance the pictures in them and define the memories in more ways than we realise. For instance, you do not put a wedding picture on a Looney Toons-themed picture frame, do you? (I mean you CAN, but do you really want to? To each their own I suppose). The point of the matter is frames come in different themes and sizes. In order to stick to your theme, the best kind of frames are the ones that are personalised according to the pictures. And what better way to do that than doing it yourself? So we at Abir Pothi have gathered a list of steps and ideas to customise a picture frame down below.
Materials Required for Wall Picture Frames
- Cardboard or construction paper
- Popsicle sticks(optional)
- Scissors
- Decorative sheets
- Stickers, glitters, and other embellishments according to your theme (optional)
- Glue
- Lamination sheet/Glass
- Metal hanger hole (optional)
Steps to Make Picture Frame Design
1. Measure the picture: Layout your picture or article to be framed and measure the length and breadth of the image.
2. Cut it out: Take 2 pieces of cardboard/construction paper. Use one as the base of the photo frame and the other as the border surrounding the frame. Cut the two pieces according to the measurement of the image. Make sure to make the base and frame at least a few centimetres bigger than the picture. You may add a layer of popsicle sticks at the back of your base and frame in order to provide sturdiness to your picture frame.
3. Decorate your frame: Let your creative juices flow. Decorate the frame according to your theme. Cover the base and frame with decorative paper, write quotes, and add some sparkle or florals.
4. Add protective layering: Stick the lamination sheet or thin glass at the back of your hollowed-out frame.
5. Add the Image: Place the image on the base. Make sure the image is properly visible through the lamination sheet/glass. Stick the base to the frame.
6. Support the base: With the help of the remaining cardboard, cut out an elongated piece of rectangle to use as a stand and stick it onto the backside of the frame. Or stick a small metal hanger hole at the top of the base if you want to hang the photo frame.
And there it is! Your own personalised picture frame.
5 Ideas for Picture Frames
1. Valentine’s Day Picture Frame: Nothing shows love more than the amount of effort one puts into a gift. Surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day with a personalised picture frame and photograph.
2. Best Friend Picture Frame Collage: There’s nothing like a quick revisit down memory lane. Gift your friends a customised picture frame containing a collage of pictures as a blast from the past.
3. Vintage/Wooden Picture Frames: When in confusion, go vintage! Vintage wooden picture frames are always a go-to, in order to best enhance your desk or wall design.
4. Children’s Theme Picture Frames: Add in that Winnie the poo charms and Olaf’s warm hugs to your frames that hold the pictures of your kids or nieces/nephews.
5. Minimalist Picture Frames: If you’re someone who expresses their individuality through minimalist designs the best, go for a neutral-coloured (probably beige) photo frame, as they make us focus more on the memories and less on the flashy designs.
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Vaishnavi Srivastava is a learning writer, a keen researcher and a literature enthusiast. She is a Sub-editor at Abir Pothi.
