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28 Atypical Picture Frames

From Memory-Keeping Timepieces to Sneaky Safes

— August 22, 2012 — Eco
The best way to frame a photograph is to use one of these atypical picture frames. The picture frames featured here are made out of all sorts of materials and perform a variety of functions. When's the last time you made a call using a picture frame?

These atypical picture frames can display both digital and physical pictures. The physical photo frames are designed to be quirky and fun, such as the inflatable photo frame and the picture frame necklace. The digital photo frames are meant to be multifunctional, with devices such as the telephone photo frame and photo frame printer letting you do more than just display pictures. Both types of frames show just how much you can improve upon an existing design simply by injecting a small dose of creativity.
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3D-Converting Photo Frames
3D-Converting Photo Frames
The Nikon NF-300i Will Turn Your 2D Photos 3D at a Price
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3D Photo-Holders
3D Photo-Holders
The Aiptek 3D Picture Frame Shows Photos in Three Glorious Dimensions
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Planter Picture Frames
Planter Picture Frames
Mur Mur by C.Quoi Acknowledges the Art of Nature's Creations
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Picture Frame Messaging
Picture Frame Messaging
The Marquee Picture Frame Lets You Post Tag Lines
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Captioned Photo Frames
Captioned Photo Frames
The Comic Strip Picture Frame Encourages Comical Phrase Fun
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Cute Cat Picture Displays
Cute Cat Picture Displays
The Hello Kitty Digital Photo Frame for Your Memorable Moments
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Musical Picture Frames
Musical Picture Frames
The Hello Kitty Digital Photo Frame Helps Display Your Memorable Moments
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Photo-Displaying Tablet Docks
Photo-Displaying Tablet Docks
The iPad2 Photograph Frame Holds Photos and Charges Your Device
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Digital Picture Frame That Prints
Digital Picture Frame That Prints
Smartparts Sp8rt Frame
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Touchscreen Photo Albums
Touchscreen Photo Albums
The Vizit Digital Picture Frame Brings Your Memories into High Def
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Medical Frames
Medical Frames
Revital Cohen Explores the Art of Life Through the Telepresence Frame
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Multi-Purpose iPod Covers
Multi-Purpose iPod Covers
Nano Kick Stand is a Photo Frame & Necklace
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Facebook-Compatible Digital Photo Frames
Facebook-Compatible Digital Photo Frames
eStarling's WiFi Frame
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SpongeBob Square Frames
SpongeBob Square Frames
Rainbow Picture Frame Adds Color to Your Photos
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Emailing Photo Frames
Emailing Photo Frames
Send Images Directly to the Motorola LS1000W Photo Frame
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Nostalgic Picture Displays
Nostalgic Picture Displays
Michael Zhang's Polaroid Picture Frame and Mirror Has a Vintage Feel
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Memory-Keeping Timepieces
Memory-Keeping Timepieces
The Photo Frame Clock Lets You Remember the Good Times
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Photo Frame Printers
Photo Frame Printers
The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them
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Touchscreen Wi-Fi Photo Frames
Touchscreen Wi-Fi Photo Frames
Email Your Photos to the Digital iGala
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Scanner Photo Frame
Scanner Photo Frame
Hammacher Schlemmer Digital Photo Frame Scans Pictures
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Liquid Photo Frames
Liquid Photo Frames
Digi-Mug Digital Photo Frame Mug Holds 45 Pictures
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Telephone Photo Frames
Telephone Photo Frames
Frame Tele
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Inflatable Photo Frames
Inflatable Photo Frames
The Instant Masterpiece
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Deceiving Picture Frames
Deceiving Picture Frames
The Urban Outfitters Hand Mirror Set of 3 Frames
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Picture Frame Pendants
Picture Frame Pendants
The Teeny House Bunny Jewelry Line is Cute and Dainty
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Sneaky Safes
Sneaky Safes
Picture Frame Box Stores Your Loot
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Corner Pictures Frames
Corner Pictures Frames
Yvonne Schroeder Design
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Ornate Photo Frames
Ornate Photo Frames
The Cardboard Frame from 'On the Selby' is Intricately Gorgeous
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