When you don’t have an extra pair of hands you make do with what you got! LOL  I marked the wall where the studs were (kinda 16″ apart) and then predrilled the holes in my wall-board.

I added the trim after the shelf was up.  Used a bead of wood glue again and then used my brad nailer (nail gun with 5/8″ nails/brads).

I just put up some pictures I had but will add black frames with photos I’ve taken.  The two canvases are pics I’ve done.

Love them! They serve a purpose and look great!  Super easy to do!