Custom Photo Frame Mat

Jazz up your picture frame with your own custom photo frame mat made with a cereal box! Or, if your photo does not fit with the frame you already have at home, you can make your own mat to accommodate your photo.

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This is an easy and cheap, or even free project with supplies you may already have at home. You can make a lot more photo frame mats to switch out for future use.

Total Time: 15-20 minutes

Yield: 1 photo mat

Supplies:

• contact paper
• scissors
• cereal box
• Xacto knife
• frame
• pen
• ruler

Steps:

1. Find the photo frame you want to make a photo frame mat for. I am using this 8 in x 10 in frame.

2. Using an empty cereal box, unravel the edges and lay flat.



3. Trace 8 x 10 paper on cereal box with pen and cut out. Make sure the cardboard fits in your frame, if not - trim until it fits flush.


4. Figure out and measure the size photo mat you need to accommodate your photo. Using an Xacto knife cut your mat out. Tip: I found using my ruler over the line I drew, cutting was much easier and straight!




5. Flip your photo frame mat around and decide how you want to decorate your mat. I used a floral contact paper duct tape roll I had left over. Cut out strips to fit your frame and remove backing and attach using a credit card ensure there are no bubbles.





6. Optional: Depending on your frame, the cereal cardboard may be too thick. You can peel off a layer of the the cardboard so it will be flush.


7. Your photo frame mat is completed. Ready to frame the photo of your choice.

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