We first started by measuring and cutting all our wood to size for our outdoor easel. Try for straight cuts on this project to keep it simple. Used 1 x 3-inch wood for the top and the two sides and then used the larger 1 x 4 piece of wood for the bottom, which gave the kids a little more room to set down their pens or paintbrush.

The first to attach is by the bottom to the sides. We lined both sides up with the back of the bottom piece of wood. Do not attach the top piece.

Next, we attached the quarter-round molding to the inside of the frame using small finishing nails.

We used the spacer as a guide to making sure there was enough space for the Plexiglas on the outdoor easel. The trickiest part of the whole project is to make sure to leave room for the rounds on the sides once the frame is put together. We attempted to cut the rounds at a 45-degree angle to make the frame pretty inside, but they came out kind of wonky, so plan B, straight cut.

We will not be attaching the top with screws, but rather the mini command strips. This would allow us to remove the top and slide the Plexiglas out and hose it off if needed.

Lastly, attach the large Command™ Strips to the back of the frame and attach the frame to the fence. Make sure the frame is in place before adding the Plexiglas. We love the Command™ Brand strips because they hold on strongly and hang without damage to the fence. I puffy heart that!