I love doing DIY projects and when it’s blazing hot out, the easier the better. So today as part of the Power Tool one board challenge I’m sharing how you can make an easy DIY Picture Frames. Once you’ve made one you’ll be ready to whip up a bunch!
Easy DIY Picture Frames
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Picture Frames Supply List:
- one 6′ long 2.5″ board
- miter saw
- staple gun
- gray craft paint
- stain
- wood glue
Tutorial:
Here’s the cuts you will need to make for this size frame.
- two 15″ (measured from the furthest tips)
- two 21″ (measured from the furthest tips)
Use your miter saw at a 45 degree angle to make your cuts. Then match up your corners with your display side face down.
This part is best with a helper. Add a thin strip of wood glue to one of the inner corners. Then have one person press the edges together while the other person uses a staple gun to connect the two pieces together.
Continue around, repeating this process until all the corners are done.
For this rustic look I started by giving the picture frames a thin coat of watered down gray craft paint.
Once it was dry I gave it a coat of Kona stain, following the directions on the can.
The results was a gorgeous, deep wood tone with some gray undertones – which I LOVE!
If you haven’t tried your hand on making your own picture frames you need to! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is.
Oh and if you LOVE that autumn printable – you can grab it for FREE Here: Autumn Printable
Now make sure you check out all the other ONE BOARD Power Tool Projects below… I know I can’t wait!
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Easy DIY Picture Frames by Domestically Speaking
DIY Wood Letter Jewelry Hanger by Designs By Studio C
Circle Back Kids Chair Plans by Her Tool Belt
Easy Wood Pumpkin Cutout by H2OBungalow
DIY Pizza Bread Board by Refresh Restyle
Small Step Stool by My Repurposed Life
DIY Glue Gun Holder by Virginia Sweet Pea
DIY Wooden Movie Projector by Thrift Diving
What is the thickness of the boards used? And what size staples? I used 1\4 inch thick boards and my staples are sticking out.
It’s the common pine board, which is 1 inch thick. The staples are the standard staple gun size (I think there’s only one).
Awesome. Lots of things to learn from here. Great tips and instructions.
Love this project and would like to make this! But I’d like to do this for a 14×18″ painting that I have. What size picture/insert does your frame hold? Thanks!
Awesome. Lots of things to learn from here. Great tips and instructions.
Wow, this makes it all the more simple to make my own frames, thanks a bunch!
This makes me want to make all of my frames from now on…Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Dang, could have used this tutorial when making all the decor for my daughter’s wedding! Would have saved me tons of time running from thrift store to thrift store finding frames for wedding signs. Great tutorial and one that I will be following for future projects and pinned to bookmark.
Thanks for the tutorial. It’s pinned and I hope to use it as soon as I finish painting my living room and dining area. Then I will need to do some decorating and these frames will be perfect!
What an inspirational quote to display at home this fall!
I love how rustic this looks and how easy it was. That print inside is great too!
Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com
Thanks Kate!
I need some frames and now I’m inspired to make a few of my own. Would you mind sharing how you attached the printable to the frame?
I just used my staple gun and stapled it to the back – easy peasy!
Beautiful frames! I never thought to use grey paint with dark stain for the rusted look – great idea! (Kona is my favorite, too!)
Love these! Can you believe it, I have never built a picture frame but I will now 🙂
I love the frame, you did an great job. I like the mitered corners making it look professional. I love your quote too!
I love the frame. I like that you mitered the corners to give it a professional look! Love the quote too!
Hi Maryann- Love this project! You are so right that for a few bucks we can make our own frames! laura
Maryann,
You have me thinking as well. I don’t need frames for home, but I can always use great art for staging my projects. hmmmm
super project, love the printable!
pinning!
gail
I’ve never made a frame with staples and yet see the commercial ones like this all the time! Smart project! You’ve got me inspired to try this on a few other projects I’ve been tossing around on my want to make list!