10 Things to Do With a Plain Picture Frame

A few of our favorites: White Lacquer Emery 2.5" x 3.5", 4" x 6", and 5" x 7" frames, $2 to $3, worldmarket.com; Malden Wide Linear 5" x 7" frame in white, $12.50, aifriedman.com; Nyttja 5" x 7" frame, $4 for a set of 2, IKEA stores

Buy patterned washi tape that's about as wide as your frame. Cut four pieces to cover the frame, then press each down firmly, overlapping the corners. Tape: FunTape in argyle, $5 per roll, ginkopapers.com

If you find a pattern you like that’s thinner, just use two strips side by side. Make a mistake? Just peel off the tape and start again!

Paint the frame with yellow craft paint, and let dry. Cut a white foam overlay into four strips. Attach to the frame with clear-drying craft glue, like Aleene’s Quick Dry tacky glue ($3, craft stores). Paint: FolkArt acrylic paint in yellow lemon, $2 for 2 ounces, joann.com; Overlay: O’verlays Harper 2" trim, $3 per foot, myoverlays.com