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June 24, 2013 · 24 Comments

Frame Art Without A Matte

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I will show you how you can frame your art without using a matte in this easy simple tutorial.

Frame artwork without matte - So Much Better With Age
I’m always looking for an easy way to frame artwork especially without using a matte.
I also have many postcards that I’ve collected over the years from some of my travels and never know what to do with them.
I love framing them but the mattes are expensive and sometimes hard to find the right size.
This is a very easy alternative to buying mattes.
Let me show you in this tutorial how to frame postcards without using a matte!
Frame artwork without a matte / postcard and water-colour paper - So Much Better With Age
 Here is my framed postcard. And there is no matte!
Can you believe I just used a piece of watercolor paper?
Frame artwork without a matte / finished picture of framed artwork - So Much Better With Age
I had three old white frames. I spray painted them a flat black. Each frame is actually a bit different but the color makes them look the same.
Frame art without matte / pictures hanging in bedroom - So Much Better With Age
All you need is some of this watercolor paper from your arts and crafts store.
I got this one at Michael’s.
Frame art without matte / water-colour paper from Michaels - So Much Better With Age
Place a postcard on top of a sheet of watercolor paper. Glue or tape into place. Then just pop it in a frame! It’s that easy!
Frame art without using matte / placing the postcard on top of the paper - So Much Better With Age
Frame art without using matte / up close picture of beautiful frames - So Much Better With Age
These types of frames are the ones that stand up on their own but you can still hang them on a wall. I tied some jute rope to the back. I left it a bit loose so you can see the rope when hung on the wall. It gives it a bit of a rustic look.
Frame art without using matte / tying rope on the back of the picture - So Much Better With Age

I like how they turn out. Although I might be moving these to another part of my house one day soon.

Frame art without using matte / pictures hanging above the bed - So Much Better With Age

Yep, the decorating never ends!

Frame art without using matte / 3 pictures hanging on wall - So Much Better With Age

I hope you try framing your own artwork without a matte!

 

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  1. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:52 am

    This is such a cool idea! I’ve used burlap as a background but never thought of watercolor paper!! Thanks for the tip!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:22 am

      Thanks so much, Selene! I’ve always wanted to try burlap. I still gotta try it 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  2. Jenna LaFevor says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:56 am

    I love these! Great idea! I totally cheated in Landry’s nursery with her vintage nursery rhyme prints and didn’t use mats! So expensive! I love those postcards!!

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:20 am

      I know, so expensive. I love Landry’s artwork!!
      Jamie

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  3. Craftivity Designs says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Watercolor paper is a great idea! I’ve done this with cardstock, but the natural look of the watercolor paper would make it look more like an actual mat.
    – Lora

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:20 am

      Thanks Lora! Cardstock is a great idea too!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  4. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    This looks so great! Watercolor paper is a fantastic idea.

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:21 am

      Thanks so much, Shannah!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  5. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    June 25, 2013 at 5:48 am

    They look great, Jamie! At first glance, I totally thought they were matted! You are a clever girl!

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 26, 2013 at 4:21 am

      haha thanks Chelsea!!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. srpprcrftr says

    June 26, 2013 at 6:11 am

    Water color paper is an excellent backing paper as it’s nice and strong with a great texture. Your post cards look great in your frames, which I love for the embossing on them. Very nice. You were very clever to use water color paper.
    I use watercolor paper for so many things, it’s very versatile, can cut it easily enough and looks nice with objects. I was making a wood flag for 7/4, had intended to stencil stars on the blue field but I seem to make a mess, after working so hard to keep the stripes and star field neat I decided not to take a chance on messing it up. I traced a star shape off my stencil onto watercolor paper and glued them on the star field instead. I think the little raise of the stars helps to make the flag look little nicer. It turned out nicely, instead of having to worry about messing it up with paint. I know my faults and steady hand is not always one of them, steady eyes either. Hope somebody else loves my flag also. Happy Summer

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 28, 2013 at 1:18 am

      Sounds like a great project!! Thanks so much for stopping by 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. stacked says

    June 26, 2013 at 10:13 am

    Great idea, I have some postcards I can’t part with, thanks to you I know what to do with them now!

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 28, 2013 at 1:18 am

      Thanks for stopping by!
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. the cape on the corner says

    June 26, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    love those postcards, it’s such a great idea. sometimes I just use scrapbook paper as matting, and I’ve even been known to use construction paper, lol.

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 28, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Ooh white construction paper would work too!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Jamie

      Reply
  9. Artsy Chicks Rule says

    June 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspire{d]! Pinning!

    Nancy

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    • Jamie {Better With Age} says

      June 28, 2013 at 1:16 am

      Thanks Nancy!
      Jamie

      Reply
  10. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says

    June 29, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Hi Jamie – I love this! I collect old postcards and really need to frame some of them, so this inspiration and how-to is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend and hope you join us every week. Will be pinning to our board. Have a wonderful weekend!

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    • Jamie says

      July 12, 2013 at 11:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Cindy!
      Jamie

      Reply
  11. Desiree says

    June 30, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Love this idea. These are made without glass, right?

    Reply
  12. Madalyn McArthur says

    July 1, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Beautiful! I’m going to have to try it!

    Reply
  13. suburbsmama says

    July 5, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Love these, Thank you so much for linking up to my linky party. Hope to see more from you next time.

    Reply
  14. Maureen says

    July 21, 2016 at 6:20 am

    ????

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