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A single 2x4 block with three bent-wire photo clips and a personalized name cut from vinyl — a ten-minute build once the block is cut and stained.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo block | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12" | Pine or fir | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine or fir, 2x4, 12 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wire or large paper clips | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Personalized vinyl lettering Cut on a Cricut or similar machine, roughly 10" wide x 2-1/2" tall. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw. Materials: Pine or fir, 2x4, 12 in, Wood stain
Cut the 2x4 to 12" long. Stain as desired and let it dry fully before drilling — stain raises the grain slightly, and drilling before staining can leave rougher holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: Wire or large paper clips
Drill three holes in the top of the block sized to match your wire or paper clip gauge. Angle them back slightly rather than straight down — a leaning clip holds a photo more securely than a vertical one.
Materials: Personalized vinyl lettering
Apply the vinyl lettering to the front face of the block. A Cricut or similar cutting machine gives the cleanest lettering, but hand-painted lettering or a purchased stencil both work if you don't have one.