DIY Frame Photo Hanger

This is the EASIEST way to display your photos and add something fun to your walls. You have probably seen this on Pinterest. Guilty. I almost feel like I'm cheating making this a DIY for you because it really is just that simple.

This is one of my favorite DIYs and I just love looking at everyday in my room. The best part about it is its versatility. You can always change out what you have in there. Through any phase of life, it can display what is most important to you at the time - photographs, cards, tickets, invitations, anything! 

I made mine over a year ago (still love it), but this week Rachel and her friend wanted to make one of their own. So here's how we did it.

The stuff you'll need:

• Frame (Goodwill/Antique store, both of these frames were $5.25 from Goodwill)
• Spray Paint
• Twine
• Mini Clothes Pins
• Staple Gun

Also:

• Scissors
• Wire Cutters (May not be necessary)

Step 1

Remove and discard the backing, the picture inside, and the glass. You will not be needing them. 

You will want to remove the wire that's already on the back of the frame if there is one. 

The frames that we used had some wire clasps holding the cardboard and glass in place against the frame. We had to use the wire cutters to bend those back so that the stuff would come out. You don't need to worry about removing or cutting these out, after the frame is painted they will barely be noticeable!

It should be totally see through when you're done - no picture, no glass, no strings/wire.

Step 2

Begin spray painting your frame (preferably outdoors)! 

You don't need to paint the back side of your frame because you won't be seeing it. But it would be good to make sure the inner rim of the frame gets covered because you will be able to see that from some angles (and it will help to hide the wire clasps/hooks if your frame has them). 

***HAVE A HOOLA HOOP BREAK WHILE YOUR FRAME IS DRYING.***

 ***AND TAKE SELFIES.***

        *** THAT'S WHAT WE DID.:)***

Anyways...ahem.

Step 3

Measure out your twine. Leave a few inches on each side beyond the edge of the frame in order to leave a little slack in the line and to make sure it is stapled well. Any excess can be cut off after it's stapled.

Step 4

Lay the (dry) frame upside down on a flat, sturdy surface with the backside facing up. You can use a table, work bench, or (like us) the top of your garbage/recycle bins. It looks best to staple the twine to the back of the frame, so draw out the twine and staple it. 

 

Wrap the twine around the staple before you press it down to really hold it in place.

We stapled two strings to create two "rows."

Step 5

Make it your own! Add the mini clothes pins (which you can even paint if you want!) to hang pictures, tickets, love notes, memorabilia, whatever you like! This is how mine looked at Christmas. 

This simple and functional DIY will be one that you will always use. Let me know how yours turns out!

xx. Em