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...Or you can use 8.5" x 11" printer paper and measure out on two sides

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...Or you can use 8.5" x 11" printer paper and measure out on two sides

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⟶ This creates a 6" x 9" box, which will get cut out
⟶ To keep things square, make a tick mark on the top and bottom and then align a ruler with both marks.
⟶ This is a picture-framer's trick! Neat!

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Cut out the window with an X-Acto. Use the ruler as a guide.

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Cut out the window with an X-Acto. Use the ruler as a guide.

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OR you can just buy a 9" x 12" pre-cut mat

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OR you can just buy a 9" x 12" pre-cut mat

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Make sure the opening is 6" x 9"
Link: https://www.plazaart.com/palettes-pre-cut-9x12-mat-w-6x9-opening-seashell-white

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You can stop here...unless you want to add a grid!!!

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I used clear packing tape to secure the plastic on both sides of the frame.

Then, for added clarity, I taped a border around the window opening. Quite honestly, this may be helpful for those with learning differences and/or vision concerns. Or people who like craft tape ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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My squares are 1.5". This is the same width as the border. Zoom in on the photo to see exactly where to make your marks. My ruler was aligned with the outer edge of the frame.

Make the marks on all four sides. This is so you can align the string ~perfectly~

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So this is where I went a little overboard. I threaded the string through the cardboard — totally unnecessary. But I enjoyed it!

What works just as well is to tape the string down. You may want to wrap it around slightly and tape down on the other side of the border. Pulling the string taut is a good idea.

IMPORTANT: Only put the thread/grid on one side! This is so the other side of the plastic can be drawn on with a dry erase marker.

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I really like having the grid. It's super-useful for aligning objects and transferring their approximate placement onto the drawing.

The grid format allows you to "locate" objects. So, Tina's head is in the second column and second row.

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I took a picture of my monitor like an old person. Then I took a screenshot of the picture.

The end.

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Here's a variation put together by a student last semester

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Here's a variation put together by a student last semester

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...Thanks Trisha!!!