Make Your Own Custom Photo Mat

3 place one sheet of card stock on your cutting mat and select the material type you are cutting.

Make your own custom photo mat.

I painted mine blue for this project. Then you tape your art photo to the back of the mat making sure your piece is centered in the mat as you want it i used masking tape for this. They can take art from good to great. Whether you are displaying photos of your family or other special photos this tutorial will help you make a plain black and white photo instantly more interesting inviting and vibe y.

These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. I used the heavy card stock setting because the card stock i purchased was on the thick side and that setting worked like a charm. Children s art begins to look more like a van gogh mass produced pieces look more authentic and they re ever useful in making collections look. After that you can paint or decorate your mats if you d like.

Plain photo mat sheets are. 2 make sure your design is centered on the preview of your cutting mat before you cut out the file. Such a great value at 7 99 each. Sure you can buy them or even have them custom made for your photo project but why not make your own.

Give it a try to see if your results are satisfactory or better. Something with a medium tack works well and you can always switch out the art. A photo mat is an essential part of framing a photograph. If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.

Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting. You all want to make custom made crisp beveled mats for photos and art prints.