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April 28, 2015 by: Ashley Greenwood

DIY Picture Frame Mat

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and lots of us will share precious photographs of our children or a sweet Mother’s Day printable as a gift. But instead of gifting a plain frame jazz up the mat with this easy tutorial for a DIY Picture Frame Mat.

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Large white frames are a blank canvas for adding personality with a colorful ribbon. Just four simple steps will take a plain, white mat from boring to wow! This post may contain affiliate links marked with an asterisk. Click here to see my complete full disclosure policy. 

DIY Picture Frame Mat: Materials Needed

Large White Frame with Pre-Cut Mat*

Wide Patterned Ribbon

Tape

DIY Picture Frame Mat: Instructions

Start with a basic Large White Frame with Pre-Cut Mat*. The 11″x14″ frame with an 8″x10″ photograph opening is perfect for this DIY Picture Frame Mat project.

Choose your favorite ribbon to create a frame around the photograph opening. The yellow chevron ribbon used for this project is 1 1/2 inches wide. The width of the ribbon you will choose depends on the size of the pre-cut mat. The wider the mat then the wider the ribbon.

Begin the ribbon frame by cutting a piece of ribbon that is 4-6 inches longer than the width of the mat. Align the ribbon along the bottom of the frame about 1/2″ from the bottom of the photograph opening. Secure with tape on the back.

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Cut a second piece of ribbon that is 4-6 inches longer than the height of the mat. Weave it underneath the first ribbon and secure with tape on the back.

Simplest DIY Frame Update Ever! Just add ribbon to make this customizable DIY Picture Frame Mat by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIY #DIYFrame

Using painters tape to secure the ribbon on the back will allow the ribbon to be easily changed or removed completely.

Simplest DIY Frame Update Ever! Just add ribbon to make this customizable DIY Picture Frame Mat by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIY #DIYFrame

Follow the same steps to complete the ribbon frame all the way around the photograph opening.

Simplest DIY Frame Update Ever! Just add ribbon to make this customizable DIY Picture Frame Mat by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIY #DIYFrame

Simplest DIY Frame Update Ever! Just add ribbon to make this customizable DIY Picture Frame Mat by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIY #DIYFrame

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When you are finished you have a unique ribbon frame that surrounds the print or photograph of your choosing. I love how the yellow chevron ribbon coordinates with the small yellow flowers in the Mother’s Day Printable.

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It’s amazing what a little bit of ribbon can do for a plain white frame! Just think of how you can personalize any picture frame mat by adding your favorite ribbon.

Simplest DIY Picture Frame Mat Update Ever! Just add ribbon to make this customizable DIY Picture Frame Mat by 3 Little Greenwoods #DIY #DIYFrame

Want to see how other fabulous DIY bloggers added their own touch to this versatile frame? Check out these DIY Picture Frame Mat Projects below:

DIY Frame with Chalk Markers by Deonna from Child at Heart 

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Deonna from Child at Heart

Watercolor Cupcake Prints by Tori from Tori Grant Designs

Tori of Tori Grant Designs

Tori of Tori Grant Designs

DIY Target Frame Revamp by Darcy from The Ruffled Stitch

Darcy from Ruffled Stitch

Darcy from Ruffled Stitch

I hope you have been inspired with these DIY Picture Frame Mat Projects. They are a fun and fast project that at is sure to bring a little color to basic white frames.

Adding ribbon to a pre-cut mat is an easy way to personalize a DIY Picture Frame Mat. In a few simple steps you can transform a simple white frame into something fabulous!

Which one of these picture frame mat projects would you like to try?

Your comments totally make my day! 

They give me huge motivation to keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods! 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Deonna Wade says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Hey Ashley! I love how your frame turned out and love the ribbon idea…we could also use washi tape and get them same look. I love a DIY that isn’t permanent and takes five minutes 🙂

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      I totally thought about washi tape but couldn’t find anything that I loved with the printable. But I’m still looking… 😉

      Reply
  2. 3

    Natasha says

    April 28, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Wow, what an awesome idea! Simple yet so beautiful and makes such thoughtful gifts! I think I will try these with the kids to make frames for their grandmas with their pics! Thanks so much for sharing!
    -Natasha | http://www.lovelyyoublog.com

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    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      All the grandma’s will love this DIY frame! Thanks for the comment love!

      Reply
  3. 5

    aimee fauci says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    It is amazing what a little bit of ribbon can do. This looks so professional and beautiful.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Aimee!

      Reply
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    Caden says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:35 am

    I love this! My mom is constantly changing around her living room so a new one every year to match her current decor would be a great idea. Thank You for sharing, this is awesome.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      It’s pretty awesome that the ribbon can be changed for another pattern or totally removed! I love simple DIYs!

      Reply
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    Alli says

    April 29, 2015 at 7:19 am

    It’s amazing how you turned that plain white frame into a truly work of art! I like simple crafts (like this one) that have a huge impact. Well done!!

    Reply
    • 10

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks so much, sweet friend!

      Reply
  6. 11

    Madaline says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:41 am

    SO easy and so cute! I’m going to make a few of these for my daughters room!

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    • 12

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      That would be a wonderful idea! These DIY picture frame mats are an awesome way to add color to any space!

      Reply
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    K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy) says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Love how simple and easy this is! I’ve decorated and repainting frames before but never thought to decorate the actual picture mats. Thanks for sharing.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      YAY! So excited that you like my simple DIY!

      Reply
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    Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    What a cute idea, perfect for Mother’s Day! I love the ribbon accents.

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    • 16

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      I love the color the ribbon adds to the plain frame. Thanks so much for the comment love!

      Reply
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    pascha shepard says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    I really like the touch of ribbon! Why did I never think of that? LOL. I had a quote I wanted to frame but I think I will look for a pretty lace ribbon to add to it, perhaps not as a complete border but run across the bottom. Thank you for sharing!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Great idea, Pascha! Thanks so much for the comment love!

      Reply
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    Lisa K says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    Just adding that ribbon made a huge difference! What a good idea! I might try a very simplified version of this with my students for their Mother’s Day gift.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Great idea, Lisa! What grade do you teach?

      Reply
  11. 21

    Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    May 7, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    OK, that “I got it from my mama” print is THE CUTEST. I might need to go all DIY and make one for my momma this weekend!

    cominguprosestheblog.com

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    • 22

      3littlegreenwoods says

      May 11, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Erica!

      Reply

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