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Turn old picture frames into a terrarium.

by on May 6, 2010

"Terrarium made out of picture frames"

Terrariums have come back BIG TIME, but there’s no reason to spend BIG BUCKS on one. CJ shares his clever method of turning old picture frames into a new terrarium. Here’s what we’ll need to make one:

  • frames (4 – 5″ x 7″, 2 – 8″ x 10″ and 2 – 11″ x 14″)
  • fine grit sand paper
  • drill and screws (3/32 bit and #6 x 1/2″ wood screws, suggested)
  • small corner brackets
  • 1/2″ plywood
  • paper & pencil
  • wood filler
  • glue gun and glue sticks
  • paint and paint brush

Head on over to Country Living for the entire tute. And you can find more of CJ’s projects at theupcycler.com.

Interested in more how-tos for creative reuse, thrift store and flea market finds, and turning secondhand items into showstopping home decor? Curbly’s latest Make It! publication has fourteen original projects that show you how to recycle some style!

 

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