Ombre DIY Frames from Old Magazines

If y’all have any old magazines lying around the house, you’ll love this project. 

Today, I’m sharing how you can turn your recycled magazines into an ombre picture frame! 

Ombre seems to be all the rage these days, and I have been wanting to make something with it for a while. When this idea came to me, I thought it would be perfect.

I love any craft that uses materials you already have – today’s project included! It’s really easy to make and can be customized with any of your favorite colors and fun extras. 

How to Make an Ombre Frame from Old Magazines

This cute ombre frame is quick, easy, and inexpensive to make.

Supplies Needed

You will need:

• Old magazines
• Picture frame — I had this unfinished frame in my stash.
• Mod Podge
• Ribbon
• Paint
• Die cuts for decoration – I used the stamps that Simply Stamps (Formerly PSA Essentials) sent me to decorate mine.

DIY Ombre Frame Instructions

Making DIY frames from old magazines is a beginner-friendly project with just a few easy steps. Here’s how I did it:

Step 2: Arrange Clippings from Old Magazines

I decided to go with a white-to-gray-to-black ombre pattern. So, I went through my magazines and cut strips from appropriately colored pages.

Then, I laid them out on my frame and arranged them until they looked good.

Step 3: Mod Podge Clippings

I then cut the strips to length and mod-podged them onto the frame.

After the Mod Podge dried, I used some ribbon to give the edges a more finished appearance.

Step 4: Add Accents

I used various die cuts from Simply Stamps to pretty it up in one corner. These I just glued on.

FAQs

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What else can I do with old magazines?

Wondering what to do with old magazines? They’re truly the gift that just keeps giving, filled with tons of fun colors and cute images that can fuel your crafting!

With a bit of Mod Podge, magazine clippings are versatile for several craft projects, including:

• Collaged journals
• Custom stationery
• Personalized bookmarks
• Sentimental gift wrap
• Paper mache bowls
• Decoupage coasters

How can I decorate this frame?

This project is practically BEGGING for fun decals to take it to the next level! I used die cuts and ribbon to add special touches to my ombre frame. To decorate yours, get creative with:

• Stamps
• Mod Podge
• Scrapbooking stickers
• SVGs
• And more!

I have soooo many free SVG files available for you to use. This love arrow or sunflower SVG would both make adorable additions.

Where can I find old magazines for this project?

Let’s face it – times are changing! With e-book magazine subscriptions and more social media than we could ever consume, magazines aren’t just floating around like they once were.

If your home is completely purged of this invaluable crafting resource, never fear. There are plenty of places that you can scrounge up old magazines for you to craft with.

• Check your local library for outdated magazines headed for recycling
• Ask a school if they’re getting rid of any old magazines
• Look at “buy nothing” groups on Facebook
• Ask to raid the magazine stacks of friends and family
• Check thrift stores and craft shops that specialize in bits and bobs