# DIY Stained Glass Photos This Tinted Photo Frame DIY Captures the Translucent Nature of Glass By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinted-photo-frame References: [asubtlerevelry](http://asubtlerevelry.com/stained-glass-photo-display) & [projectwedding](http://www.projectwedding.com/blog/2013/05/08/diy-wednesday-stained-glass-photo-project/) This stained glass DIY involves no real glass, but it exudes the translucent nature of stained glass to add clarity and light to any room. These [color-tinted photo frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-frame) by blogger One Lovely Day is a dainty way to brighten up, as well as add color and dimension to any plain window or wall. Embroidery hoops and [tissue paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) are used to replicate the [stained glass effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set). Because tissue wrapping paper is so thin, it lets light through and emits a subtle hue. The full pictorial and instructions are available on the One Lovely Day blog. This glass-free project effectively captures the essence of stained glass using materials you wouldn’t have thought of using otherwise. It’s a cute and personalized gift idea as well, for house warmings or showers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Stained Glass Replication:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate in creating DIY kits for stained glass replication with unconventional materials such as tissue paper and embroidery hoops. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Personalized DIY projects like these stained glass photo frames can be a disruptive innovation in the home decor industry, especially as consumers increasingly look to create unique and cost-effective home decor. - **Translucent Materials:** Innovating with translucent materials like tissue paper can lead to the creation of new and unique home decor products that can disrupt the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **DIY and Crafting Industry:** This project has the potential to disrupt traditional stained glass techniques and materials, leading to new opportunities for DIY and crafting businesses. - **Gift and Souvenir Industry:** Businesses in the gift and souvenir industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized DIY home decor, offering customers unique and affordable gift ideas like these stained glass photo frames. - **Home Decor Industry:** Incorporating unconventional materials like tissue paper in home decor creates opportunities for both sustainable and affordable products that can appeal to consumers and disrupt the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cylindrical Glass Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filigree-series.md) - [Light-Refracting Glass Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv.md) - [Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light.md) - [Geometric Outdoor Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glass-wind-chime.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflection-frame.md) - [Glass Loop Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md)