Picture Light Box

enlarged photographs
two 2x4s
sheet of acrylic
decorative trim
spray paint
battery-powered lights
hook and loop fastening tape
screws

Tools:

table saw
nail gun
screw gun
drill
clamps

1. Cut the sheet of acrylic into two matching rectangular pieces. Cut 2x4s and attach with screws to make a rectangular frame the same size as the acrylic pieces.
2. Sandwich photos between the two pieces of acrylic cut on top of the rectangular frame.
3. Clamp the acrylic pieces onto the frame and drill through the acrylic to secure to the frame with screws (figure A).
4. Paint trim and frame desired color. Drill holes and use screws to attach the trim to the frame.
5. Inset lights using hook and loop (figure B).