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Hinged heart-cutout shutters and a pair of angled flower boxes — a small, glue-and-jigsaw accessory build for a playhouse, bunk bed, or shed window.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shutter boards Arched top cut to match the window shape, plus a decorative cutout design; glued in matched pairs into 4 finished shutters. | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 13" | Pine | ☐ |
| Flower box fronts | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Flower box bottoms/backs | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 10" | Pine | ☐ |
| Flower box sides 10° angled cut, measurement on the short side of the board. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Small decorative hinges One pair per shutter. | 2 pair | ☐ |
| Wood screws, small | 8 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft, Wood glue
Starting with the bottom board, attach the two angled side pieces with glue and a nailer. The angled end of each side should face the front of the box, with the longer edge on top.
Materials: Wood glue
Slide the rear piece in between the two side pieces and glue and nail it to the sides and bottom.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood glue
Glue and nail the front piece on, keeping its top edge flush with the sides. The bottom of the front piece slants inward to match the angled sides, so a light sanding pass on the bottom board may be needed for a tight fit.
Materials: Wood glue
Center each finished box under its window and attach to the wall with wood glue and a nailer.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft
Lay the shutter boards flat in matched pairs, aligning the edges flush. Cut a decorative design — roughly 3" — out of paper as a template, and trace it onto each pair, centering the design between the two boards so it lines up once glued. Cut along your lines with a jigsaw and sand every edge smooth.
Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander, Spring Clamps.
With the boards still paired, lay a paper window template on top, flush to the bottom and outside edges, and trace the arch that spans across each pair. Cut the arch with a jigsaw and sand the edges. Glue each pair together into one finished shutter panel and clamp until dry, wiping away any glue squeeze-out before it sets.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Small decorative hinges, Wood screws, small
Install a shutter on each side of the window with small decorative hinges and screws. Shim each shutter at least 1/8" above the windowsill so it doesn't scrape the sill as it opens and closes.