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Time: 30 mins

quick and easy
I love little gifts that are quick and easy, but still handmade. This is one of those gifts.

As a scrapper, I truly believe in the importance of photos, as I think we all do. I think that a great photo in a personal frame makes a great, lasting gift. I used to just buy frames, throw a picture in it, and call it a day. Now, however, I have decided to alter the frames or at least create cute little mats.

Just wanted to share how I do it…

Posted by stephenie h. from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States • Published 31st March 2009 • See stephenie h.'s 3 projects »

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Step 1
First, I pick a frame with a pre-made mat. This makes the whole process 110% easier.
Step 2
Next, I used my adhesive on the inner and outer rim of the mat and cover it with paper.
Step 3
Using a craft knife I cut out the inner and outer edges of the mat.
Step 4
For this one, I then decorated the mat with some embellishments. My frame was for a 5×7 photo, but had a 4×6 photo.
Step 5
I used a coordinating paper to line the back of the mat to add the photo to.
Step 6
Finally, I added a little flower and my photo and put it all together.
Step 7
I honestly did all of this in the span of about 20 minutes over my lunch hour.

I just think it is a fun and pretty way to not only give a photo, but to give a little bit of yourself as well. It is another one of those “little touches” that I think adds to any gift.

Thanks for reading and I will be back with more ideas!