6 clever and alternative uses for photo frames

DIY Drying Rack from picture frames

With a drill and some chain from the hardware store, you can turn them into a drying rack. There are various potential uses such as for herbs, but it would also work well for sweater, artwork or anything else that needs to air dry.

Trays from picture frames

To dress the dessert table in one Wedding or to serve your own kitchen creations with extra style, consider making a set of these trays. Simply paint spray paint the old frames and then run a pretty patterned paper under the glass.

Mini Greenhouse from picture frames

Inspired by an expensive model she spotted at a home improvement store, a creative online creative persona made a charming greenhouse with a peaked roof out of simple wooden frames.

Note board

Every busy kitchen or entryway needs a note board for lists and reminders. A note board of these is quite a simple but at the same time clever creation. Just drag one of the metal sheets in a frame of the same size, hang it or prop it up in a central spot and make sure you don't forget things!

Hanging jewelry in frames

To display a jewelry collection and keep pieces from getting lost or confused, consider this super easy idea. Cup hooks are screwed along the inside edges of an open-back frame. Hooks along the top hold necklaces, while those down the sides are perfect for earrings.

Shadow game

Shadow boxes look sharp and are a great way to turn potential clutter into stunning wall art. A good idea is to make your own shadow play with simple boxes out of wooden strips and then glue them to the back.