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An open 1x2 frame with wood clothespins glued across the middle — clip in photos, cards, or artwork and swap them out anytime, no glass required.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame ends | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Center bar | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 2 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood clothespins | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Picture hanging kit | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the ends square in all four corners with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Take diagonal measurements from opposite outside corners and adjust until they match before the glue sets — this is the whole trick to a frame that looks intentional.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 2 ft, Wood glue
Attach the side rails and center bar to the frame, two fasteners per joint, with glue.
Materials: Wood clothespins, Wood stain
Stain the project and let it dry fully. Glue clothespins to the frame — one centered, and additional ones spaced about 6-1/2" from center on each side.
Materials: Picture hanging kit
Attach a picture-hanging kit to the back and hang.