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Go Green with a Bamboo Picture Frame

guillebravo6 | Sep 17, 2011 |

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Bamboo photo frames are a great way to display your favorite photos in any setting. Not only are they eco-friendly, they are also design friendly, as well as budget friendly.

Unlike most wood frames, which are made out of woods that come from trees, bamboo picture frames are a very green way to display your pictures with a natural touch. Bamboo is a part of the grass family. Unlike most types of trees which can take many, many years (even hundreds) to grow back after being cut down, bamboo, being a type of grass, grows back very rapidly after being cut down. In needs to be cut down often to maintain it, making it a very eco friendly resource to use.

Disposing of bamboo is also much more environmentally friendly than other types of wood frames as well as frames made of plastic or metals. These types of products can be harmful to the environment when disposed of, but bamboo is very easily broken down.

There is a variety of ways to turn bamboo plants into a lovely photo frame.

If you're looking for something a little more exotic, you could use bamboo plant shoots to add a little flair to your bamboo picture frame.

For a simpler, more classic look you could go with a frame made just from the stalks of the bamboo. Since it is a neutral color, it will easily fit within any decor while bringing a natural element into your space.

A great option would be The Breezy Bamboo Frame, sold by Couplesoncakes. It is made of real bamboo and would work well as a photo frame or as a place card holder for a wedding or party. The frame measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" with a 2" x 3" photo opening and comes with a blank name card. The price is $5 plus shipping.

For a little more interest you could try a bamboo photo frame with a bit of pattern to it. There are a couple great options for a 4"x6" photo such as the Wooden Striped Bamboo Photo Frame, sold by Cyndet Gifts, and the "Totally Bamboo" Ocho Rios Solid Bamboo Photo Frame. The Ocho Rios frame is also sold in sizes 5"x7" and 8"x10." Another great option for 5"x7" is the Totally Bamboo Kingston Solid Bamboo Photo Frame. All three of these frames are a great deal for under $15 plus shipping.