We love finding ways to breathe new life into old things and since picture frames are pretty easy to come by we’ve found 15 smart ways to repurpose them into something useful!

1. Upcycle a broken picture frame into vanity tray

Tutorial via Tempting Thyme

2. Fill your blank walls with fresh flowers by hanging jars inside old picture frames

Tutorial via What’s a Muse Bouche

 

3. Create a picture frame pin cushion to hold your pins

Tutorial via Sunny Sweet Days

 

4. Create a wreath using picture frame and pine cones

Tutorial via Clover House

 

5. Create a living picture with succulents

Tutorial via Instructables

 

6. Make your own picture frame house numbers

Tutorial via Elizabeth Joan Designs

7. Old picture frame turned pretty message board

Tutorial via Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer

 

8. Turn old picture frames into wall plant hangers

via HomeTalk

 

9. Transform an antique picture frame into a fun chalkboard sign

Tutorial via The Creativity Exchange

 

10. Create mini bookshelves

Tutorial via Change of Scenery

 

11. Chic chair made out of two picture frames

Tutorial via Apartment Therapy

 

12. Use paint and a picture frame to create this unique ceiling medallion that highlights a chandelier

Tutorial via HGTV

 

13. Picture frame key holder

via Lara’s Knits and Bits

 

14. Add some pizzazz to your bed with this DIY headboard

Tutorial via Vintage Revivals

 

15. Make this chic bathroom cabinet to hold all your bath and body products

via I Heart Nap Time