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Inexpensive Decorating Ideas using Picture Frames

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Do you like to change your home decor around often? Well, we all know that it can be expensive to change decor but it doesn't have to be. We learn so many things during the school years but seldom does it cover anything to do with home decorating styles. Decorating your home can be very fun and you can show your own tastes and styles by the products and items you choose. As far as picture frames go, you can update or change a look by using picture frames in different shapes and sizes as well as different styles and colours. Different pictures, photographs or elements can help you acheive a unique look for any room in your home. One can add matting in different colors or other background materials. Choose an appropriate colour theme that goes well with your home furnishings. There are many ideas and looks that can be acquired for a small amount of money. Other elements like throw pillows, plants, and glassware can be added inexpensively also. I will give you lots of ideas to use and show you that it doesn't have to cost a lot to add something new and change the look in your home. I hope you enjoy this lens and gather some great ideas to help achieve the look your going for.

Ideas for a Stylish Picture Frame

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames


This first picture was put together for about $10.00, ya that's it! I purchased the frame from my favourite Home decor store. (Homesense) I got it in the clearance section for $10.00, that was a great bargain! A pretty stylish frame with 4 windows for pictures. I then decided what I wanted to put in it! My sister had given me a birthday gift in this great gift bag, with scroll work in a suede finish on one side of the bag and shiny on the other. So you guessed it, I measured and cut the squares for my frame from this gift bag! How's that for recycling, hey! I put it all together and just loved it! It hangs in my family room!



So you see you can just go to the dollar store and purchase a fabulous gift bag that matches your colour schem and cut out the correct size for your picture frame! A fun idea that costs so little!

A Gift Bag Makes a Statement

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

This is showing you the design of the gift bag up close, you can see the suede look and the shiny look! (sorry for the glare of the glass)

Gold Gift Bag

Gold Gift Bag, snippets from gift tags and cards were used in this frame...

Posters make great pictures too...

Posters or Prints... Customizable



Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Lots of Ideas


Some great ideas for you to think about when you are wondering what to use for your frame!

Gift Bags
Wallpaper
Wallpaper borders
Specialty papers
Cards
Photographs - Nature/family/animals
Scrapbooking papers
Gift Wrap
postcards
Buttons
Writings/poetry
Wall Decals

I hope some of these ideas inspire you! Take a look around your home at your gift bags, cards, photos, postcards, ect. you never know what idea will pop into your head! Just have some fun experimenting with new elements!

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Fabulous Picture Frames

There are so many different types and styles of picture frames available and of course everyone's taste is a little different. Here are some interesting frames to check out!
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Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Collage frames are perfect for adding your own touch amongst family photos! Slip in a specialy paper, (a piece from a gift bag) whatever strikes your fancy!
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Framed Print

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Interesting Pillars... Unique Photo!

Gift Bags

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

Look for great patterns and designs, different textures can change a look. If it's for a kids room, find some character bags or great animal prints! These can make a great statement!
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Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

For a Childs Room

This can be done in literally about 10 minutes. I used a scrapbooking page for the background in pink plaid, then added a picture from a stationary card, and then just embellished with a name. You can move the elements around and play with the design of it! So many options!

With Name Added

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

The letters for the name are just stick on letters that I purchased at a local craft store! They add a personal touch! Letters could be used to spell names, dates, birth of a baby! Wouldn't a great photo of a baby with the name and birthdate make a fabulous shower gift!

Fancy Wallpapers

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Using a pretty wallpaper in a frame gives you a great look! So many designs and styles to choose from!
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How to Choose the Right Picture Frame

This video gives you a great overview of how to choose the correct frame for your art! It gives some interesting ideas to think about!
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Adding Embellishments

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

In this frame little embellishments were added to make a little fall or winter scene! Using sparkly snowflakes and a few little jewels to dress it up! Just as easily you could add some flower designs or geometric shapes for any season!

Great Decorating Sites

This site offers some beautiful designs and looks to inspire you! Amazing colours are shown here! Wall art and beautiful tapestrys!
Home Decor

This site shows how to decorate using a nautical theme, some beautiful sayings and lettering ideas for different rooms in the home.
Nautical Decorating

A beautiful site of art prints that you can purchase. They have all kinds of prints from by different artists! A must see if you love to collect art!
Beautiful ArtPrints for the Home

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Postcards make great framed pictures

Beautiful Hydrangeas



Purple Irises



Tranquility



A Distant Moon

Framing Greeting Cards/ PostCards

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas Using Picture Frames

Greeting cards are another inexpensive way to find great pictures that you might like to frame. Cards are so versatile, you can find them with almost any theme that you are looking for! Cute, nature, pretty, animals, ect.

Orchids



Sweet Roses



Purple Passion



Rhododendrons



Follow your Dreams

Other Ideas for Inexpensive Embellishments

Silk Plants

The use of silk plants in a home whether real or artificial can add warmth and depth to a room. Place a great plant in a unique pot or container in a room to add color and texture. The greenery is like bringing the outdoors inside and enjoying the beauty and feel all year round. These plants can add a coziness to many rooms, try placing one in a bathroom, family room, bedroom or living room. Experiment with different sizes, variegated colors and just have fun moving them around!
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Throw Pillows

Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

The use of throw pillows in your home can have a dramatic effect. Just by adding pillows with a design or an eyepopping color can really change the look of a room. There are great deals to be found. They don't have to be expensive just look it! Adding some trim or buttons to store bought pillows can give them more originality.
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Home Decorating Sites

Chatelaine - 60 second decorating tips
This site has some great ideas to use that are cost effective and add a unique touch to the home!
Inexpensive Decorating Ideas
Style at Home has some wonderful home decorating ideas that don't cost a lot of money but add great style to any space.

Fabulous Ideas for Home Decorating

This is a really cool video with great ideas for making use of items that you already have in your home! Different uses for items than you would normally use them for, but they work! Enjoy!
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Decorating on a Budget

Ways to change a room on a budget! Great ideas and tips given here!
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Using Wall Sconces


The use of wall sconces in your home can add a nice touch to a room! They don't have to be expensive. Deals can be found at outlet stores, department stores and even at your favourite home decorating stores. Wall sconces come in many different sizes, shapes and styles. They can be gold, silver, bronze and many other colours too! They also come in an array of designs and textures. Wall sconces are very versatile and can be used in living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms and bedrooms. Experiment with different looks! Different elements such as beautiful candles or ornaments can be placed on the wall sconces for an amazing look and can be done inexpensively too! Have fun and experiment a little!

Hanging Wall Sconces

A simple video showing how to place and hang some wall sconces on your wall!
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  • Wednesday_Elf May 25, 2012 @ 8:00 am | delete
    Interesting ideas you have here for decorating with picture frames. Most of the framed pictures on my walls are either family photographs or art work done by family & friends (my daughter is an artist, married to an artist, and they have a bunch of artist friends!). I'm very fortunate to have such wonderful (and inexpensive) decor for my walls and admire & appreciate the talent my 'kids' display!
  • TheLifestyleChanger Apr 26, 2012 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Some beautiful ideas - I'm sure we all decorate on a budget - some are just more restricted than others. These options are very appealing. Blessings.
  • seashell2 Apr 26, 2012 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Thank you for the 'blessings'...
  • Rewards4life Mar 13, 2012 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Some great ideas and at a time when I'm in full decorating mode. Thanks for the tips.
  • MamaTeresa Feb 29, 2012 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    I like the framed gift bags on the wall, I think I will try that.
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