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Thrift stores can be fun places to find one-of-a-kind home decor items, and there’s nothing like the thrill of scoring a great statement piece. But many people tend to breeze right past the frame section of the thrift store — the secondhand photo frames aren’t always in perfect condition, and they may not fit into the shopper’s preferred color scheme or style.

But next time you’re tempted to pass up those cute picture frames at your favorite vintage shop, consider their potential as fridge magnets. These can be upcycled into an easy DIY project in a few simple steps. Give them a little spray paint makeover and maybe make other upgrades, like adding a fabric inlay. Then, insert your own photos inside and stick magnets to the back of the frame. The end result? A brand new fridge magnet, perfectly personalized and ready to give your kitchen some unique charm. Small picture frames work best for this upgrade since they’d fit perfectly on your fridge with space for some more.

The fridge is a natural spot for a unique DIY magnet project with thrifted frames. In another room, you might be focused on creating the perfect gallery wall and making sure that all your frames fit a theme. But the fridge is an easy spot to go a bit more eclectic in your design.

So, when you see secondhand photo frames next time you’re thrifting, don’t let yourself be limited by their current appearance. If you like the size and shape, think about how you could make it work on your fridge. Could you spray paint it gold, or paint some rainbow stripes across it? Maybe you have some old fabric swatches that would make a nice inlay in the frame. You could also wrap it entirely in fabric or old wallpaper. If you have kids, they could decorate the frame with some stickers or puffy paint, and then use the frame to showcase their own artwork.

Once you’ve made it your own (including inserting your favorite pics!), you simply have to attach magnets to the back of the frame. You can find magnets with adhesive backs, like the X-bet Magnets with Adhesive Backing, on Amazon or at local craft or hardware stores. If you need something a bit stronger, you can buy a pack of small heavy-duty magnets and use a strong adhesive like super glue to stick them to your frame. Once they dry, let your upcycled frames claim a prime spot on your fridge for everyone to enjoy.