On occasion, I find the perfect piece of wall art, but it's not a standard size and I'm left wondering how to frame it. A custom matte can be pricey, and I don't always find one I like.
Here's an idea that I've used a few times now when my artwork is a non-standard size and I can't find a matte to fit it. I just take my print to the craft store and pick out a coordinating piece of scrapbook paper. Something to complement the artwork as well as match the frame I intend to use.
Next, I cut the scrapbook paper to fit the frame. Then I adhere my print to the center of the paper before framing it.
Here are a few examples of non-standard size artwork where I used scrapbook paper as the "matte" before framing...
I purchased these prints online for my laundry room. Unfortunately, they were not a regular size. So I used some black and white scrapbook paper which I had on hand. I taped the print to the paper, then framed the paper.
Bonus: I picked up these matching frames at Goodwill and spraypainted them black. Both prints got framed for less than $5!
These do have black mattes in them that came with the frames, but the scrapbook paper helps fill the space.
Here's a few painting I framed for my daughter's room. They are 9x12 canvas sheets framed in big 12x12 square frames. The frames are garage sale finds that I painted white:
This is a small picture that I put in a large frame. I made a matte by layering several different sheets of scrapbook paper:
I created these HIS and HERS signs for our master bath. I printed the words using a cursive font directly onto scrapbook paper. Then I centered them onto a coordinating scrapbook paper and framed them:
Here's a close up view:
These custom silhouette profiles were an odd size. And I wanted them framed in oval frames. This black and white scrapbook paper was the perfect solution for a matte. I just taped the profile pics to the paper which I cut to fit the frame. Easy peesy!
Original mattes for your artwork! At the cost of a sheet of scrapbook paper! Sweeeeet!
I'm linking this idea to Room To Inspire's Inspiration Party!
I'm linking this idea to Room To Inspire's Inspiration Party!
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