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. The supplies are mat board, patterned paper to cover mat, spray adhesive or rubber cement, an X-Acto knife, a metal ruler, a cutting mat and a printer. First, print out your photos. Use your X-Acto knife and metal ruler to cut out your mat the size of your frame. Decide how wide you want your mat to be and measure that distance in from the edge of each side to create a smaller rectangle within your mat. Depending on how big your photos and frames are, you can adjust the mat width to whatever looks best. Continue reading the tutorial here.
