DIY Lighted Photo Frame Home Accessory

Sometimes you simply want to keep pushing the limits. Like, how many veggies can I put in this sauce before the kiddos notice. How many items can I throw in the cart at the dollar store before I am blown away by my register total. Or.. How can I take my wall art to the next level for a totally unique decor look? That’s exactly what this DIY lighted photo frame does.

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Collage of Lighted Mountains Photo in Yarn Frame with text overlay - DIY Lighted Photo Frame Wall Accessory

 

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I’m totally enthralled with those lighted canvases. The lights are the perfect accent to the not only the picture but the entire wall. While I’m not quite ready to tackle the canvases, a lighted photo frame seems totally possible. Then you’re not in charge of creating the entire work of art. You simply print out the photo and you’re good to go.

Of course, it helps that Rust-Oleum came out with this super simple photo transfer solution. It makes it totally easy to transfer your favorite photos to the glass from your frame. It works with a ton of other mediums too, if you’re curious. I just knew immediately that I wanted to use it for this project.

Empty Frame, Photo Transfer Solution, and Laser Printed Photo

Lighted Photo Frame Materials

 

Glass Removed From Picture Frame

Step 1

First, take your frame apart and pull out the glass insert. Set the rest of the frame aside for now and clean the glass if needed.

 

Edges Cut Off of Laser Printed Photo next to Scissors

Step 2

Next, pull out your laser printed photo and trim the white excess around the edges.

 

Photo Transfer Solution on Laser Printed Photo

Step 3

After your picture is printed, cover it with a coat of Rust-Oleum photo transfer solution. I used a very heavy coat.

 

Photo Pressed Face Down Onto Glass

Step 4

Then carefully place your coated picture face down onto the glass insert and smooth it starting from the middle to the edges.

Step 5

Leave your picture and glass sitting for 12 hours.

 

Half of Backing Rubbed Off of Transferred Photo

Step 6

After your photo and transfer solution has dried, wet a cloth or paper towel and gently rub away the paper on your glass. Use circular motions and wet the paper before rubbing to make it easier.

 

Backing Rubbed Off of Transferred Photo

Step 7

Continue removing the paper backing until all of it is removed.

Step 8

Once all of your paper is removed, set your glass photo aside and pull out your picture frame.

 

Close Up of Yarn Wrapped Around Picture Frame

Step 9

Begin wrapping your picture frame with your colorful yarn starting on one side close to the corner.

 

Yarn Wrapped Around Picture Frame

Step 10

Continue until your entire frame is wrapped in yarn then use knots to secure the end.

 

Mountain Photo in Yarn Picture Frame

Step 11

Then carefully press your glass photo into the yarn wrapped frame.

 

Lights Attached to Yarn Frame

Lighted Photo Frame

Step 12

Lastly, attach your fairy lights around the inside edge of your frame by threading it through the wrapped yarn.

 

Lighted Mountains Photo in Yarn Frame with text overlay - DIY Lighted Photo Frame Wall Accessory

I love this DIY lighted photo frame home accessory. It’s colorful and fun during the day and a glowing masterpiece at night. It’s the perfect decor idea for displaying your favorite vacation photos, like the one I used from one of our many Gatlinburg vacations. The lights make the skies in the photograph really pop and set against the mountains beautifully! Definitely the perfect addition to your gallery wall!

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Lighted Mountains Photo in Yarn Frame with text overlay - DIY Lighted Photo Frame Wall Accessory

 

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