--- title: "Repurposed Fence Picket Transformed into a Photo Display" url: https://decoratingwithless.com/fence-picket-photo-display description: "As I have said before, I am a salvage junkie. I love saving anything from the curbside or dumpster that could be repurposed into home decor. I am o" published: 2016-07-28 updated: 2016-07-28 --- # Repurposed Fence Picket Transformed into a Photo Display Published 2016-07-28 28 July 2016 · [DIY](https://decoratingwithless.com/category/diy) As I have said before, I am a salvage junkie. I love saving anything from the curbside or dumpster that could be repurposed into home decor. I am obsessed a little, I know it is a problem and it drive my wife a little nuts. However, admitting you have a problem is the first step right? ## My Latest Salvage Creation I found this cut fence picket in the dumpster at my office. I thought that it could be repurposed into something for my [farmhouse style decor](https://decoratingwithless.com/20-farmhouse-decor-ideas). After thinking about it for a little bit I came up with a perfect idea…Photo Display. Here is how this salvage transformation happened. It all started with this fence picket. ## **Fence Picket Photo Display Steps** #### Step 1 – Distress the fence picket This fence picket was already weathered and distressed. However, I wanted to take it up a notch and add some color. Doing this is easy. - First, dry brush a few brushstrokes to be the base for a faded paint look. Let dry. - Second, I stained the wood with Minwax Jacobean Stain. Let dry. - Lastly, with a medium grit sandpaper I lightly sanded the stain and paint to give it a more authentic distressed look. After adding some painted [brush strokes](https://decoratingwithless.com/how-to-make-diy-brush-stroke-artwork). After staining over the paint. #### Step 2 – Attach bulldog clips I wanted this photo holder to be easily changeable. I found the perfect solution at Michaels…metal hinge bulldog clips. These stylish clips I attached to the fence picket with push pins that I sprayed painted black. Using push pins was a lot easier that trying to nail or screw them on. #### Step 3 – Attach pop can tab Now why would I attach a pop can tab to my fence picket? Easy, a pop can tab makes an inexpensive picture holder. Just add a small screw through the tiny hole in the center. ## **Growing Family** I am so excited for my third child, this time our first boy. His due is October 16th, 2016, and I can’t wait to meet him. This DIY distressed fence picket photo holder is perfect to display the cute ultrasound photos. Once he is born I can replace them with adorable kissable photos of our new bundle of joy. Do you love making DIY home decorating projects as much as I do? Tagged Artwork · Before After · [Saving Money](https://decoratingwithless.com/tag/saving-money) · Common Everyday Items · Curbside · [Decorating Ideas](https://decoratingwithless.com/tag/decorating-ideas) · [DIY Decorating](https://decoratingwithless.com/tag/diy-decorating) · [DIY](https://decoratingwithless.com/tag/diy)