How to Make a Rustic Hanging Frame

Display your cherished memories in style with this simple and sweet DIY rustic photo board.

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Ditch frames, and display photos with these DIY hanging wood photo boards.

Dress up your empty wall space and display your photos with a little rustic flair with these quick and stylish photo hanging boards.

Materials Needed

16"- x -10" wood board
2" -x- 10" wood pieces
wood glue
ruler
pencil
drill + drill bit
wood stain

sponge brush
cloth
metal clip
super glue
eye hooks
chains

Assemble and Stain

Attach the 2"-x-10" wood pieces to the top and bottom of the board with wood glue. Brush on the wood stain with a paint brush or sponge, and blend well with a cloth. Measure and mark the center of the top of the board, and use super glue to attach the metal clip.

Finish and Hang

Measure and mark 1 inch from the edge on both sides of the top board. Drill a hole in each of the marks, and screw in the two eye hooks. Attach the chains to the eye hooks, clip on a favorite photo, and you're ready to hang!

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