There are actually lots of different ways that you can make your own rustic photo frame... using twigs.

Here are a few examples, to give you some ideas...

My newest hobby is finding cool things made of twigs, sticks & logs... to use inside our new log home!

While searching for fun "twiggy" looking things that will bring a touch of rustic to an otherwise modern log home, I found the best selection and most unique items were all coming from a store called Uncommon Goods.

Here's a sampler of some of their most unique items made from twigs...

I first saw this birdhouse (pictured at right) when browsing through the May 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

See how to build this rustic birdhouse.

I thought it was yet another creative use of twigs and sticks that log home owners might enjoy. And I especially like this one because it's very colorful... it's not your typical brown birdhouse.

I know that we are planning to build one or two unique little bird houses when we move into our new log house.

So I did some research and found a number of other cool birdhouses that can be made from sticks and twigs. Check 'em out...

Following are the best books with complete instructions for building a treehouse for your kids
(...or maybe an escape hideaway for yourself).

If you're still in the process of building your new log home, then this might be the perfect thing to do with some of those extra logs, stain and roofing materials!