Picture This And Cover That

Inexpensive photo frames purchased at garage sales can be jazzed up by:

1) Gluing buttons of all shapes, colors and sizes on the frame
2) Cover the frame in lively paper - comics or whatever.
3) Paint dark dull frames in bright colors.
If you have a photo of the recipient, insert it in the frame before presenting it as a gift.
Also, cigar boxes can be painted, covered in cloth remnant, lined in felt to make nice jewelry boxes for grown ups or "treasure boxes" for children.