DIY: Hanging Glass Frame Memory Box (Great Gift For Her!)

Hey, beautiful people – today’s post is going to be something creative. Hell yeah, get excited!

So, in case you didn’t know, we’re currently in Cyprus for my mother’s birthday trip. This posed a couple of issues for me – the main being that it is, in fact, my mother’s birthday. Which means gift selecting, shopping, wrapping, etc. etc.

Now, I love buying gifts. I love the look on someone’s face when they open a gift I’ve given them to discover “wow . . . this is actually something I like”. It’s like I own a small piece of their happiness; they’re now indebted to me and when I make my move to enslave the human race my army has pre-recruited soldiers.

So today’s DIY post is an incredibly cute room decoration, yes – but it’s also a great gift for a mother!

What are we making? Well, if the title and featured image didn’t give it away . . .

How To Make A Memory Keepsake Gift

You will need:

  • Glass frames
  • Flowers – either pressed or live
  • Photos
  • Paper
  • Pens

And that is it!

I picked up these gorgeous, vintage-looking frames from Amazon for under £10 for a pack of two.

Set of Two Double Glass Photo Frames – Amazon UK – £8.99

1 Photoframe – Amazon US – $12.99

What You Need To Do

Step 1: Collect your goodies. You can buy pre-pressed dried flowers from places like Amazon and craft stores, press your own flowers – or you can use live ones! The photo case will press them together anyway. (Here are some if you want to buy: Aliexpress – Pressed Flower Set – £3 / $2.50 – Free Worldwide Shipping)

Step 2: Position the items. You don’t just want to chuck them in there and create something sad, boring and unaesthetic; we aren’t basic bitches.

Step 3: Jazz it up, if you’d like! You can jazz up your little composition with other things too – glitter, polaroids, etc. I wrote my mother a tiny little birthday note and stuck a terrible photo of us in.

Step 4: Close the photo frame and enjoy the product of all that hard work.

This was just a quick and easy DIY – but what a gorgeous gift! You can keep it simple as nice house-hold decoration, or you can personalise it to make it a truly special keepsake. Originally, this was going to just be a pressed flower tutorial . . . but the possibilities just wouldn’t let it happen. I tried to keep it clean and minimal, but there was an insidious voice whispering “but this will be so much more fun” and, well, this happened.

That being said, I think that this makes such a thoughtful DIY gift – every aspect can be thought out and planned.

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In the end, I actually bought my mum two tickets for Book of Mormon (I’ve been and it’s hilarious!), a bullet journal that I set up and left tips etc. in and a tattoo session for her birthday! Here’s hoping she enjoys it!

If you are a fan of cute DIY gifts, make sure to check out my Etsy store!

Speaking of enjoying things, I hope that you enjoyed this ‘lil post. Did you like the DIYs – would you create them or anything like them? Let me know your thoughts below!

Peace,

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61 thoughts on “DIY: Hanging Glass Frame Memory Box (Great Gift For Her!)”

  1. kittyp0p – My name is Shannon. I'm Italian, 24-years old, and I've been dating my boyfriend for almost 5 years. I'm a CEO. I have a cat & a frog that I adore. I'm into fashion, self-care, makeup, photography, dance, organizing, and art in any form.
    kittyp0p

    Such a pretty and sweet idea (:

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thanks lovely – she really liked it too! And i agree; My future husband is going to need to give thoughtful gifts xx

      Reply
    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thanks lovely! And I would definitely recommend it – it’s such an easy but cute DIY xx

      Reply
  4. Positive Obsessions – A 25-year-old master's student studying to be an end-of-life social worker, living in Iowa. My goal is to help readers with mindfulness, personal growth & development, and mental health.
    The Obsession Begins

    These look lovely. I need to do one myself!

    Reply
  5. bombecherise – IMPULSIVE DECISION MAKER, and fan of caps lock.
    suhkyuhluhnt

    What a lovely idea. And can easily be made unique to each and every person. I love it!

    Check out my blog! | suhkyuhluhnt.wordpress.com

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Aww thank you so much! And definitely – you can make it special for whoever youre giving it to x

      Reply
  8. Nemee – Canada – Fascinated with the way ideas and institutions shape societies and how, in turn, societies shape individuals
    Nemee

    I’m not a huge fan of making arts and crafts, I feel like I really lack the artistic touch, but this seems so easy and they look great! This is such a great idea I;m definitely going to keep in mind once I start decorating my new apartment@
    .

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Aha I love a bits of arts and crafts! But yes this is probably the easiest DIY I’ve done so definitely give it a go x

      Reply
  10. Bayance – Canada – If you're here, that means I liked/commented on your post which means you're awesome and I love your blogs...or you just clicked on my Gravatar for no reason. Anyways, you know what else is awesome? My blog! -> www.bayance.wordpress.com Lol just kidding it's terrible but check it out anyways. And follow me if you want but it'll only take a second. Plus, you're only going to get a notification that I uploaded thrice - is thrice even a word?- a week. So what are you waiting for? Go now! Okay I sound like a commercial. See you around. Bayyy.
    Bayance

    Ooh love it

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  11. Hannah – Hello there! My name is Hannah and I am a 22 year old lifestyle blogger who loves travelling, coffee and social media. Welcome to my corner of the Internet.
    Hannah

    I have never seen this idea before! Thanks for the inspiration – wish I hadnt gone and bought all my presents now (trying to be prepared). Does your mum know what tattoo she wants yet? xx

    Reply
    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Neither had I! And yes we’re getting the seven chakras on our forearm xx

      Reply
  12. Siyana – Hello and welcome to my tiny piece of the Internet, which I happily occupy in my free time. Please make yourself at home, and I hope you enjoy your stay!
    Siyana

    That’s a lovely idea! I’m sure everybody would appreciate it as it’s so sweet and creative!

    Reply
    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thank you lovely! It’s such an easy idea but it can be made so personal x

      Reply
  14. Arundhati Basu – New Jersey, US – The great affair in my life is to travel. I count myself immensely fortunate that my partner shares this passion. We are a team that likes to spend time planning and plotting out places to go. Destination check, flights check, accommodation check, cheesy grins check. Off we go.
    Dippy-Dotty Girl

    What a thoughtful and pretty set of gifts…your mother would be thrilled to bits! Btw Cyprus sounds like a fantastic way to live it up 🙂 xx

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Definitely do! They’re not expensive either x

      Reply
  16. JD – Australia – Hi, I’m JD, a writer and artist. I make one-of-a-kind journal treasures that are beautiful, functional, and made with love to inspire you.
    JD

    I’ve never seen those frames before. I love them! Such a great idea. I think I could get addicted to them.

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Neither had I until I looked into how to do the whole pressed flower things – but they’re so cute! There are so many possibilities x

      Reply
  17. Miel – Currently in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Miel is a 20-something lass from the Philippines who aspires to travel the world and become a great writer someday.
    Amielle

    Aww, that’s so sweet!! I love giving gifts to my parents, too. And the smile that you see from them when you give your gift… super priceless. Super worth the effort (and the money haha)!

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thank you so much lovely! <3 And I totally agree with that – they deserve it, after all 🙂 x

      Reply
  18. hoiyinli – Fashion Design Graduate of UCA Rochester now working in Communications. I love to create and make art, bring ideas to life, write and read.
    hoiyinli

    This is so sweet! I haven’t made a DIY gift to someone in a long time I think. The one that sticks out to me is when I cross-stitched something for my best friend when I was like 12 LOL (I wonder if she still has it actually..) XD

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    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thank you lovely! And OHMYGOSH, CROSS STITCH! I remember that – what a throwback! We were taught that in primary school! x

      Reply
    1. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
      crystalsandcurls

      Thank you lovely! She was really pleased with it 🙂 And definitely do try it – they’re such cute decorations!

      Reply
  21. crystalsandcurls – I'm going through a bit of an existential crisis right now, I'll tell you about myself when I figure out if I'm real or not.
    crystalsandcurls

    Thank you so much! She cried when I have them to her….im taking it as a good sign! And yes it’s a beautiful place xx

    Reply
  22. Daniela Soriano – Daniela Soriano has a Fashion and Textile Design degree from UAA, she graduated in 2014 and has worked as a Childrenswear designer, since March 2016 she created this blog to fulfill that need to create fashion and lifestyle related content, she’s previously been a collaborator for SONY’s Kalixta platform, as well as some other blogs, but it is with JUST LIKE HEAVEN that she’s decided to make it a full time job and take it to the next level.
    Daniela Soriano

    They look so gorgeous!

    https://danielasoriano.com/

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  24. Apoorva907 – India – I love fashion, travel, hanging out friends . I hope you read my posts!
    Apoorva907

    Ahh, that’s an awesome idea!! Since you make diys, can u do me a lil favour?? It’s my bestie’s birthday tomorrow and I can’t think of what to gift her, so could you please share some diys?? please reply soon!!!
    xxx

    Reply

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    kristenannmoore

    These are lovely! I’ll have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!

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