Turn photos into a work of art that can grow with your family. Just connect frames with hardware called mending plates. Try monochromatic frames and black-and-white shots for a unified look, or an eclectic mix to liven things up.

Tools and Materials

• Wooden frames
• Power drill
• 2-inch mending plates (available at hardware stores)
• Screws
• Screwdriver

How-To

1. First, lay out frames on the floor to find the arrangement you like. Then lay out frames, face down, in the pattern you choose.

2. Drill pilot holes for screws, then use mending plates to connect the frames in 2 places.