This rustic alternative to a traditional picture frame beautifully displays pages from a favorite story book, children’s artwork, or family photos. Just nail the molding and hobby board pieces directly to the backer board, and then glue the artwork in place.

 

Cost: $11

Time: 1 hour

Difficulty: Easy. Just cut the molding and hobby board pieces, and then nail them to the backer board.

Tape Measure

Ruler or Straightedge

Miter Saw

Pneumatic Nail Gun

(1) 1 x 12″ x 24″ Board to make the Backer Board

(1) ½” x ¾” x 6′ Molding to make the Frame

(1) ¼” x 6″ x 4′ Hobby Board to make the elevated Panels

¾ inch Finish Nails

Spray Adhesive

Wood Glue

Wood Filler

½” x ¾” Molding – 2 @ the width of the backer board (ends mitered at opposing 45-degree angles)

½” x ¾” Molding – 2 @ the length of the backer board (ends mitered at opposing 45-degree angles)

¼” x 6″ Panels – 4 @ 4 inches

Paper, Pages, or Pictures – 4 @ 3½”W x 5″H

 

Steps

 

1. Cut the Parts

 

Using a miter saw and the cut list above, cut the ½” x ¾” molding and ¼” x 6″ hobby boards to size. Lightly sand the cut edges of all the parts to remove burrs.
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www.Build-Basic.com2. Position the Panels

 

Mark a vertical line down the center of the 24-inch length of the 1×12″x24″ Backer Board. Draw horizontal lines along the board that run 2 7/8 inches from the top and bottom edges. Place two pieces of Molding on edge as shown so that they create an inch-wide spacer. Place the spacer over the centerline. Position a Panel on each side of the spacer inside the horizontal lines.
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3. Install the Panels

 

Using a pneumatic nail gun and ¾ inch finish nails, nail through the Panels and into the Backer Board to hold them in place. Position the nails at least ¾ inch from the corners of each Panel to ensure they’ll be hidden by the artwork.
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4. Add the Remaining Panels

 

Using the spacer, position and install the remaining Panels.
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5. Position the Molding

 

Apply wood glue to the back of each stick of Molding, and then position it on the face of the Backer Board flush with its edges.
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6. Secure the Molding

 

Nail through the Molding and into the Backer Board to secure it in place.
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7. Add the Artwork or Pictures

 

Coat the back of each page or picture with spray adhesive. Center a page over each Panel, and then press it into place.
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