This is my 2x4 contest entry for (April) 2013. The tapestry consists of 6,336 beads, all cut from a single 8' construction grade 2x4. I painted the beads before stringing them on the loom.
You can follow the build here:
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f13/fruit-loom-youll-see-2x4-contest-build-49521