Museum-Inspired Frames
A how-to guide + all of my favorite picture frames
A how-to guide + all of my favorite picture frames
I shared a couple of videos (one + two) that highlighted my photo booth-mat board-making process on TikTok, and as the direct links to everything I mentioned disappear further back into the Objects page over time, I wanted to compile all of the info in one spot that you can come back to whenever you need. Here’s how I make these framed prints, and below are all of my go-to frames for a chic gallery wall:
You can watch the video tutorial here
First, I make a mockup in Figma that outlines where I want the photo openings to be—you can do this using any design platform or sketch it out on paper.
You can watch the video tutorial here
I’ve loved using this Etsy shop for custom mat boards: they have dozens of colors and sizes to choose from. For instance, with this 8x11 frame, I chose an 8x11 mat board from this shop and added custom measurements for the openings and their placements in the description box. You can also send the shop owner a direct message with your mockup and reference it when you place an order!
I like this black metal picture frame for a no-frills, super afforable option, especially when I’m framing a lot of art or photos at the same time.
We’ve got a handful of pieces left to frame, so we’re opting for some more visually interesting frames for the rest. I love this red on red frame and mat combo if you’d rather place a single order and move on with your day, which would be so valid.
It really is that simple—hope you found this helpful! x