Four Upcycled Home Decor Projects

by Becky Striepe July 20, 2011, 7:30 am

4. Picture Frame from an Old Motherboard

Curbly shows us how to use a reclaimed motherboard to make an awesome upcycled picture frame. Don’t have a FreeGeek space by you? Don’t fret! Check out your local Freecycle or Craigslist for old motherboards. You can also try contacting electronics stores and asking them if they have any broken ones on hand.

He mentions it in the video, but I think it bears repeating: play it safe when you’re working with electronics. Grab some safety goggles and a dust mask before you start cutting into that circuit board or memory stick.

Have you guys been doing any fun, upcycled home decor projects? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

Written by Becky Striepe

My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.