Show Off a Family of Loved Ones

Put your family of loved ones on the wall or show your collection of valentine favorites from past holidays.

This decorator heart  can be found in the Frameshop and Home Decor for

$12.99

Frame a Custom Valentine

Now is the time to see our Custom Framers for your unique matting creation.  Put that special person in a pretty mat and  framed from our large selection of readymade frames!

 HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

The holiday season is fast approaching and we are busy preparing our shop for our annual open house on November 12th. There is still time to come by and scoop up those great deals on some Halloween matting.

Halloween is 40% off though out the store!If you are doing some early holiday shopping and looking for the perfect gift consider giving a personal item that can be enjoyed each and every day of the year. Have something custom framed. Be sure to come in early to book your custom frame job. Whether you need a gift for your mother, your husband, your sister, or a business associate, there are many options available to you. Choose a print that you know someone on your gift list would love to have; bring in a favorite photo that is precious to the person you have in mind; or, if you’ve found an antique drawing that you know they would treasure, we can design a beautiful frame for a one-of-a-kind piece. The options don’t end with two-dimensional items. Framing objects that are special to someone—such as their child’s silver spoon—make for a thoughtful (and often unique) gift. We create shadowbox frames that feature the depth needed to both showcase and protect the items inside. A custom frame for an autographed sports jersey — it’s a slam dunk gift!

Dazzle the die-hard fan in your life that waited in line for an autograph on their sports jersey by presenting that item in a great custom frame. Or delight someone by giving them a shadowbox containing mementos of a special time or place. Family heirlooms make for a great centerpiece in a custom frame. We will work with you to choose the framing materials with colors and textures that make whatever you choose a masterpiece. And, all of the artwork and items we handle can be framed with preservation methods, which help to protect these treasures from fading, degradation, and other environmental effects. If you’re not sure exactly what to have framed, you can choose to give a gift certificate for custom framing. The recipient will experience the added joy of choosing just what they want.  Gift options abound with the versatility of our custom framing designs. Happy Holidays!

The custom frame shop has just added a top of the line mat cutting tool called the Wizard 9000. With this computerized mat cutter,we are offering advanced design options including: pen drawings, debossed lines and three bevel options to expand our creativity.

The implementation of pen or debossed designs, from a single pen line to intricate decorative design around mat openings can be a tasteful addition to any composition.   Add interesting lines around your antique photos or captions to important occasions.

We make it easy with our Wizard 9000.   We know the mat is a very important part of a frame design—it not only unifies the space between artwork and frame but also  protects the artwork from a number of hazards. As framers, our first concern is to present artwork at its best. We know that sometimes a print, photograph, or similar type of paper-borne artwork can look “lost” in a frame without a mat. It can be difficult for the eye to move from the art image out to the solid, sturdy frame surrounding it.  A mat provides a transition between these two worlds. That’s also why matboard color, shape,  textures and designs are important in a frame design. Everything from how light or dark  the matboard color is; a double or triple mat; or a matting with a specialty cut, pen or debossed design from our new Wizard 9000 affects how you see and react to the  image in the frame.  Matting in the frame design is also a practical measure.   Works on paper, like many other items, react to their environment. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause paper to expand and contract, or buckle or cockle, making it “wavy.” A mat can help a piece of art from becoming deformed  these ways. A mat also helps to protect by distancing the art- work away from the glass or acrylic.  Some matboard products are also preservation-quality,meaning they are free of certain acids and other materials that can react with paper and cause it to yellow and degrade. There are even mats available that contain materials that actively seek out harmful pollutants that may be present. Whether you want a frame design that is decorative,preservational, or both, we can assist you in choosing a matting design that will meet all of your needs.

Come see us today!

It’s finally summertime and time for outdoor activities and vacations. And what better way is  there to preserve those memories than a framed photo or shadow box.  Imagine your fondest memories hanging in the den or living room for you to enjoy every day. Create a vacation-themed display by combining photographs, souvenirs, and special pieces you’ve purchased while away. Or you can focus on one special vacation memory. For example, choose a collection of seashells from a beach vacation, poker chips from Las Vegas,or a set of postcards from Europe.  A shadowbox can easily become the focal point of a room. What makes a vacation shadowbox special is that it is filled with your unique, special memories and keep sakes.  Shadowboxes can be designed to open and close so that the objects are removable. Interesting backgrounds and fabrics can be used to add color and dimension. Even a single sentimental item can be displayed to make a dramatic presentation.Vacation memories can be prominently displayed inyour home instead of packed away in a closet or attic. Just come in to our frameshop with your items and we will be glad to create a one-of-a-kind memory—custom made just for you. So bring your vacations memories to us.We’ll make them part of your everyday life.

Graduations are happening and Father’s Day is just around the corner. Custom framing is a special gift that is personal and may also have sentimental value. A custom framed gift, designed just for her or him, is one-of-a-kind that makes Grad or Dad feel even more special.

For the Graduate, we have an assortment of graduation frames or let us create a custom matting with school colors. Need a grad frame from 2010, we still have some in stock. Do you need a certificate frame for that diploma? We have those, too.

For Father’s Day there are endless possibilities when it comes to framing ideas.

Pictures of military service, collage frames that include photos of pets or fun times from family vacations. If Dad is a collector or a hobbyist, then plan your gifts to match his interests.  Frame a sample from his medal, coin, stamp, or comic collection.  Is an old varsity jacket ofDad’s hanging in the closet?  Surprisehim and have it framed.

We will help you personalizeyour gift so Father’s Day last all year long. If you are stuck for an idea, gift certificates are available so your loved ones can create something special of their own.

Do you have a budding Picasso?  Come in and see the Framing possibilities for your child’s beautiful artwork. We can take your child’s piece of art and turn it into a museum quality presentation piece. You will have a truly one-of-a-kind memory.

We will show you how to choose a frame that relates to the color and size of the art. Mats will be chosen that blend with the background and bring the colors out. And conservation glass will protect the artwork for years to come. Adding a fillet, stacking moulding, and layering mats can all create perspectives that willenhance the artwork. And for those three-dimensional creations,we recommend shadowboxes.

Children’s art provides endless possibilities. We can help you frame the art for your child’s room or for your living room or family room. Anything goes. Incorporating the design elements and colors of the art to coordinate with the room it will be displayed in is our specialty. Boost your child’s self esteem and, at the same time, have a beautiful memory of a special project. Make this an educational experience as well. Bring your children with you and we will show your family how we can turn their art into a real masterpiece for all to see in your home.

Artwork by Kenzie Rock when she was a 4th grader