To frame artwork, find a picture frame that is the right size. Painting a frame a complementary color can make the artwork stand out and turn a dull frame into its own work of art. Try experimenting with two-toned picture frames. Paint one solid color as the base and then lightly brush a second color over the base paint.
Another project possibility is a framed monogram. Simply printing out a letter, or several letters, on a sheet of paper makes a personal art project. Framing a monogram letter is what really pulls the piece together. Try matching the color of the frame with the letter or oven using contrasting colors for the letter and frame.
Making creative, themed picture frames can be a project of its own. Gluing seashells to a photo frame can turn a beach picture into a seashore experience. Sticking twigs to a picture frame turns camping pictures into a memorable keepsake. Attaching buttons to a frame can give it a creative and homey feeling. Even using thumb prints to decorate the edges of a picture frame can give a picture an extra level of uniqueness.
Artistic photo frames can also be created online. Several photo editing programs offer framing tools. Making a frame digitally can give you options that might not be easy to replicate without a computer program. Since several of these programs, such as Picnik, offer free versions, the cost of making an artistic frame is more reasonable.