If you ignore the crazy sparkly bird nest in the bottom right corner its actually a great piece of art.
Make your own picture mat.
When using layered mats you can alternate various colors or designs making the space around the picture deeper and more ornate.
Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100.
The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired.
Decide how wide you want your mat to be i chose 3 for my mat and measure that distance in from the edge of each side to create a smaller rectangle within your mat.
So as per usual i figured out a way to make diy picture mats and spent a whopping total of 4 00 to make them.
I suggest measuring slightly larger so that when you place your photo in the mat you don t have to line it up absolutely perfectly with the edges of the mat.
Arrange the mats concentrically around the picture.
If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white.
Or it will be when i m done with it.
If you want to create a more complex layered look cut multiple window frame mats each approximately 5 to 1 smaller than the previous one.
The measurement should be equal on both adjacent sides.
And having them custom cut wasn t an option because i didn t want to spend a fortune on this project.
Get started on your full custom frame project now.
Cutter i used is listed at 79.
It drives me caaa razy.
How to make your own photo mats last week my husband and i were down in the basement cleaning out a lot of our junk stuff and i came across an old art project i did in college.
Flip your paper over and place your photo in the center.
We have the perfect frame to match your decor.
The supplies you ll need are.
And now for the best trick for budget friendly bright white diy photo mats.
Mats create space between your picture and the acrylic or glass front for air to circulate which prevents condensation from building up that can cause mildew or buckling over time.
Read on to learn how to make your own diy picture mats.
Customize your frame.
Are you ready to have your mind blown.
Use your x acto knife and metal ruler to cut out your mat the size of your frame.
Need a mat with custom frame.
Here s how to cut your own picture mats.
Depending on how big your photos and frames are you can adjust the mat width to whatever looks.
Pick from over 300 different frame and mat options to create a truly personalized work of art.
Measure from the edge of the paper to the edge of your photo.
Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil tape or hardware for holding the art in the frame.
Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame.
I hunted around for some picture mats that would work to no avail.
