She's Crafty: How to reuse an old photo frame by making a new Homemade sign

Have you ever looked through your stash (c'mon, you know you have one), found a picture frame and wondered what to do with it? Or maybe you have one that was calling your name at the thrift store?

Both of those situations are out of my play book because I have tons of frames sitting in my closet. I was recently challenged to use my stash, so I decided to put one of those old frames to work by making a "Homemade" sign for Wall Decor

How to reused an old photo frame by making a Homemade Sign Wall Decor

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If you were to see my closet and all of the other stash places in my house, you would think I am a hoarder. But I don't call it hoarding, I call it collecting. And that collection comes in pretty handy when the right project comes along because I have all of the necessary supplies.

This is just such a project! I was challenged by a group I am in to make a project only using my stash. What they didn't realize is that I could open a store with how much stuff is in my stash. Picture me smiling really wide!

How to reuse an old frame for new HANDMADE sign wall decor

I searched through my stash and came up with an empty picture frame that was in pretty good shape. But I knew it could be better!

I removed the back from the frame, discarded the inside mat and back piece and set the glass aside. I spray painted the frame black.

How to reused an old photo frame - spray paint frame black

I cut HOMEMADE on my die cut machine in black permanent vinyl (similar project here) and applied the vinyl directly to the glass from the frame.

How to reused an old photo frame - cut vinyl word

I ran a bead of hot glue all the way around the inside lip of the frame. Then I replaced the glass and ran more glue all around the glass again.

How to reused an old photo frame - hot glue glass into frame

And the new wall decor is done, as easy as that!

How to reused an old photo frame by making new Homemade word sign

I used command velcro strips cut in half width wise to hold the frame on the wall. The new (old) light in my dining room spot lights the sign perfectly!