I wanted to make something special for our wedding keepsake, so I built this key box frame!

We all have pictures that end up sitting on our computers, SD cards, or phones. I wanted to create something simple yet useful to display an important photo—like a wedding picture! I had a few wooden frames stored away from charity shop finds (I love grabbing good frames since they’re useful for so many things beyond just holding photos!). I also had plenty of reclaimed wood from neighbors or Freecycle. This project doesn’t require much—just some flat wooden planks (reclaimed or not), a wood frame, nails, screws, hinges, tiny magnets, hooks, and something to use as a handle. Step 1: Preparing the Frame & Materials Before starting, I removed the glass from the frame to avoid breaking it during the process. Then, I measured the wooden frame to cut flat wooden pieces for the sides of the box. I dry-fitted them on top of the frame to ensure everything aligned properly before nailing them together. Step 2: Building the Box Next, I measured and cut pieces of wood to create the back of the box. Since I was working with reclaimed wood, I needed three pieces to cover the full back. Once cut, I nailed them onto the sides to complete the box structure. Step 3: Attaching the Lid To attach the frame (which acts as the lid), I screwed in some hinges, securing it to the box. Step 4: Adding a Closure System For closure, I measured where to place small magnets—one on the frame and one on the edge of the box (what’s the English word for “tranche” when talking about a book’s edge?