Hot Tip: How to Save TONS on 'Custom' Framing!

by Carrie MakingLemonade

In an attempt to save money framing artwork for my son's room, I decided to assemble a store-bought frame and a custom cut mat for a 'semi-custom' style. To my surprise, it turns out a favorite store not only puts them together FOR FREE but it ended up costing hundreds less than if I'd gone the custom route!

hot tip how to save tons on custom framing, crafts, repurposing upcycling, I needed a temporary solution for framing several vintage puzzles for my son s room and knew I couldn t splurge on the cost of custom archival framing which can run in the hundreds per frame and I needed three of them

I needed a temporary solution for framing several vintage puzzles for my son's room, and knew I couldn't splurge on the cost of custom archival framing which can run in the hundreds per frame-- and I needed three of them!

hot tip how to save tons on custom framing, crafts, repurposing upcycling, Here s a closeup of the detail on the vintage puzzle Eventually I ll have them properly framed in archival quality mats and glass but it s not in the budget at the moment

Here's a closeup of the detail on the vintage puzzle. Eventually I'll have them properly framed in archival quality mats and glass but it's not in the budget at the moment.

hot tip how to save tons on custom framing, crafts, repurposing upcycling, Using a 15 off coupon stacked with a 50 off sale I got this long frame for about 8 at Michaels Crafts Stores

Using a 15% off coupon stacked with a 50% off sale, I got this long frame for about $8 at Michaels Crafts Stores.

They cut a custom ivory colored mat for just $17.

hot tip how to save tons on custom framing, crafts, repurposing upcycling, Then more good luck turns out our Michaels puts together their store bought frames for FREE Backing paper hanging wire wall protectors

Then more good luck-- turns out our Michaels puts together their store-bought frames for FREE. Backing paper, hanging wire, wall protectors...

... and even a fancy sticker. :)

hot tip how to save tons on custom framing, crafts, repurposing upcycling, So that s how I got a custom look professionally assembled for just 25 I love finding inexpensive ways to get a higher end look Did you know Michaels had this service

So that's how I got a custom look, professionally assembled, for just $25! I love finding inexpensive ways to get a higher end look. Did you know Michaels had this service?

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Laverne Clayton on Mar 10, 2014
Awesome!

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Elaine Simmons on Mar 10, 2014
I didn't know Michael's did this either. Good thing to know the next time I want something framed. Another tip.........if you can't find the color mat you want in standard sizes, you can spray paint the mat......I have done this several times and it works beautifully. White mats are always available.

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