Create Your Own Photo Matte

There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.

Create your own photo matte.

Design your own lamp. Take the glass out of the frame you wish to use. Don t settle for pre cut. We been making personalized gifts for 20 years.

The supplies you ll need are. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. Makes a great vacation memory. Cut out your smaller inner rectangle.

Cut your paper to size using a blade or rotary cutter. Showcase your child s sports events. All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. Use the x acto knife and ruler again to cut away the excess paper from the mat.

2 if you already have the artwork you re going to use write down a quick description on each cut out sheet of paper so that you make sure you don t have too much of one thing too close together. Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. Mats create a visual space around your artwork and provide long term protection for the piece. Create your own photomat.

Place it on your scrapbooking paper or photo mat and trace along the edges. Makes a great personalized gift. Smooth out any bubbles. Spray the back of your patterned paper and the front of your mat with the spray adhesive and carefully place one side on top of the other to adhere.

Order your personalized name for your grandkids or granddogs by going to the photomat color chart and select the color of your mat. Custom cut photo mats to any size to fit your picture the right way. Then tape your photo in place behind the mat.