How to Make Farmhouse Picture Holders

 These rustic, farmhouse picture holders are as versatile as they are easy to make. They are a great way to use scraps of wood left over from other projects.

Supplies and Equipment that you'll need:

• Scrap wood
• Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Table Saw FET
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• FolkArt Monument Gray Milk Paint

Let's make the farmhouse picture holders:

1. Gather scraps of wood—plywood, MDF, hardwood—½" to 1" thick.
   
   
   
2. Cut rectangles using the table saw. Vary the lengths and widths.
   
   
   
3. Measure and mark for the top triangle. Mark the center of the width. Mark each side equidistant from the top.
   
   
   
4. Connect the measurement marks to form a triangle. Cut away excess using the bandsaw.
   
   
   
5. Measure and mark the center width at the top of the triangle.
   
   
   
6. Using the center mark as a guide, cut the picture slot at the top of the triangle using the bandsaw.
   
   
   
7. Sand the surfaces using the disc sander.
   
   
   
8. Finish the farmhouse picture holders with a colored wash. I chose a gray wash. You'll want to test the look on a scrap. Thin the paint with water—4 parts paint to 1 part water. If you want a more solid color, then use less or no water. Apply the gray wash with a brush and immediately wipe with a rag. Let dry thoroughly. If you want more pronounced color, add more coats of the gray wash, following the apply/wipe procedure. Hint: I wore a disposal glove on the hand that was doing the wiping.
   
   
   
9. Enjoy displaying your photos in these farmhouse picture holders.
   

Carole