Thrifty Mat Cutter

 

 

A couple of months back, I purchased this compact mat cutter from Goodwill for $7.99.  We are just now getting around to using it!  I say “we” because Hunter actually made the mats for me.  I just told him what I wanted and he went to town!

In keeping with my Louisiana coastal style that I shared with you last week, I started surfing the internet for an oyster print.  I found all kinds, at all prices!  In the end, I went with Zazzle.  I have ordered from them quite a lot for invitations and business cards and was always very satisfied.

 

 

I also found this crab print as well.

 

 

Both prints costs about $35.  I purchased the mat from Hobby Lobby using the 40% coupon, which left the final price about $5!  I’m not sure about the color though.  What do you think?  Should I stick with the white maps or paint them?  In the past I have painted mats and couldn’t tell the difference!

 

 

I will be painting these mats.  I picked up the small prints at the local antique store for a couple of dollars.

 

 

Hopefully, this week, Hunter will get the frames made and I’ll make a trip to the glass store!  If you would like to purchase a mat cutter, check out the mat cutter from Amazon in the sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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