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All of these frames can be decorated on wood, paper mache or metal frames. Prepare the base by painting color of your choice or if the frame already has a finish just use it if you like. The paint program I used for the pictures is very limited in the colors I used but you can make a large variety of colors by mixing your paints before you apply them to the frame.

Decorative picture frames are attractive and appealing, but the prices are usually considerably higher than the cost of ordinary wood picture frames sold in stores. Basic wood picture frames cost very little, and they can be decorated to look just as impressive as more expensive decorative frames. When decorating with faux gems, small shells, polished pebbles, or other interesting craft supplies and natural items, you can turn ordinary wood picture frames into extraordinary photo displays.

To make decorated wood picture frames you will require a hot glue gun and ordinary wood picture frames in sizes and styles of your choice. They can be finished, unfinished, ornate, or plain. You can even decorate old picture frame that are scratched and nicked. The wood will be completely covered by trimmings of your choice, and any defects will be hidden.

A decorated picture frame makes an ideal gift for a friend or family member. Decorated picture frames also work well to create a memory that goes beyond the photo itself. For example, a picture of a child's first trip to the beach is made even more memorable when the frame is decorated with seashells that were collected on the day the photo was taken. While at an event or an occasion that you plan to document, be aware of items that can be used to make a decorative picture frame and tell more of the memories later.