It’s all about the kids

It’s all about the kids

Jul 2, 2019 | Family Framing, Kids art, Picture Framing

It’s all about the kids

Celebrate the creative children in your life!

There are many benefits associated with creating art.  It can be relaxing to paint, draw or color.  Art allows your imagination to run wild and your inner child to emerge.  But for kids, creating art can teach them so much. 

It encourages innovation & out-of-the-box-thinking

It fosters imagination and creativity

It builds confidence & self-esteem

It provides an outlet to express thoughts and feelings

Framing your kid’s art encourages your child; it lets them know they are important, and their talents are worth exploring.  Let them be part of the design/frame process – after all, they are the artist! 

Kids Portraits: Many parents have their children’s photos tucked in a wallet. Add some joy to your walls! Put a frame around that carefully posed portrait or the snapshot that makes you smile every time you look at it.

 

Endless Framing Ideas

Children provide endless framing possibilities…birth announcements, baby clothes, sonograms, sports games, religious rites of passage…so many milestones and achievements happen in such a short time. 

Celebrate Them!

 

Frames For Kids

Remember how much fun it was to match colors and patterns when you were a kid?  Involve your child/artist with the process of designing the frame package; they will take pride in their accomplishment.  We’ve got lots of fun, colorful mouldings that will match your kid’s art perfectly. 

Does a frame make a difference?

Does a frame make a difference?

Jun 1, 2019 | Caring for artwork, Picture Framing

Does a frame make a difference?

Yes!!! Most artwork benefits from having a frame

The frameless look is popular, but is it appropriate for what you need? Does it protect your art or enhance your image? Take a look at the examples below to see what a difference a frame makes.

 

“Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame.”

– GK Chesterton

 

Example #1

This beach scene is shown with three different frame styles: unframed, simply framed, and double framed. Which one draws your eye the most? 

beach frame 1

beach frame 1

beach frame 2

beach frame 2

beach frame 3

beach frame 3

  1. Unframed Art – Wrapped canvas or print hung directly on the wall. Simple, plain, unprotected.
  2. Simple Frame – Art framed with a simple frame that matches the neutral colors of the image will expand the view.
    A frame will add stability to the wood frame the canvas is stretched on or protect the raw edges of a photo mount.
  3. Double Frame – A second stacked frame adds interest. Visualize it on your wall.
    Because of the contrast, your art immediately becomes a focal point. It looks like you are stepping into the picture.

Example #2

This cityscape is also shown with three different frame styles: unframed, simply framed, and double framed. Which one has the most impact?

Building 1

Building 1

Building 2

Building 2

Building 3

Building 3

  1. Unframed Art

  2. Simple Frame – Add a simple silver frame that blends into the building.

  3. Double Frame – Add a fillet (the black piece surrounding the art).
    Notice how it gives it depth to the image and highlights the black in the windows?

What Is A Fillet?

A fillet is a small piece of moulding that fits inside a frame. It is decorative, designed to enhance, like jewelry. Ask us how a fillet would enhance your art.

Example #3

Take it a step further! Frame it your way. There are no wrong answers, only different tastes!

  1. Unframed Art

  2. Simple Black Frame

  3. Black frame with gold fillet

  4. Two frames + fillet = Stunning!
birds silhouette 2

bird silhouette 1

birds silhouette 2

birdsilhouette 2

birds silhouette 3

bird silhouette 3

birds silhouette 4

bird silhouette 4

Honoring our heroes

Honoring our heroes

May 1, 2019 | Family Framing, Gift ideas, Military Framing, Picture Framing, Projects

Honoring our heroes

Custom Framing lets you cherish the memory of your favorite Hero. 

What makes someone a Hero? Courage? Strength? Heroes come in all sizes and shapes and are all around us. Firefighters, police officers, and soldiers selflessly perform their jobs without thinking about the danger involved. Maybe your grandpa was a war veteran, or your daughter is active military. Show them they will always be in your heart by transforming their picture into a framed display.

Did You Know?

  • Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, began in 1864 when women decorated the graves of those who died in Gettysburg. The tradition continued after the Civil War in which 620,000 soldiers died. On May 5, 1868, it became a national holiday. In 1971 the date was changed to the last Monday in May.

  • President Ulysses S. Grant presided over the first Memorial Day ceremony on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery with 5,000 people in attendance.

  • Today, 1,200 soldiers place flags on 260,000 graves at Arlington Cemetery every Memorial Day

  • It is customary to fly the flag at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, and then raise it until sunset.

    For all the heroes out there…

    Thank you for your service!

Framed Fireman Badges

FiremanBadges

Framed Flag and Certificate

FlagPresentation

Framed Flag Presentation

FlagPresentation

Framed Military Medals

MilitaryMedals

Framed Military Medals

MilitaryMedals

Framed Policeman Badges

PolicemanBadges

Framed Policeman Portrait

PolicePortrati

Framed Navy Uniform

WW2NavyUniform

Military Document Framing

We can frame military documents, certificates, and discharge papers using conservation materials. Don’t let these important pieces of history go unprotected! Frame them properly. May might mean Memorial Day, but it’s also graduation season! A framed diploma makes a perfect gift for the graduate in your life.

 

Framing textiles

Framing textiles

Apr 1, 2019 | Caring for artwork, Family Framing, Picture Framing

Framing textiles

Fabrics, Clothing & Needlework can be Framed! 

Just because a sentimental item is made of fabric doesn’t mean it has to spend a lifetime balled up in your closet. Textiles like autographed sports jerseys, handmade cross-stich pieces, delicate embroidery and heirloom clothing can be protected with custom framing. Fabric pieces make for rich visual displays so you can cherish your memories every day.

 

 

 

 

Clothing

Favorite clothing like baptismal gowns, wedding dresses, and sports jerseys make for excellent framed displays. Capture a long-gone moment or vintage style – relive a winning sporting event, a beautiful wedding day, or a baby’s first outfit each time you see these pieces framed.

 

 

Souvenirs

Besides memories, the best souvenirs from travels are pieces of art; once framed, the art lets you remember your travels every day! Many travel destinations have fabric-based souvenirs unique to that region. The bonus? It fits in your suitcase for the journey home.

 

Crochet Needlework

Hand-made crocheted pieces can be delicate, beautiful….and hard to display without proper framing. Crocheting, tatting & knitting are quickly becoming a lost art. Whether these were passed down through generations or machine- made in the modern era, show them off in a custom frame.

 

Cross-Stitch & Embroidery

Countless hours are spent sewing an embroidered piece – it is a labor of love – but once the stitching is complete, it still needs to be properly mounted & pinned. To display a cross-stitch or embroidery, it must be framed.

 

Heirloom Creations

The afghan that your great-grandmother knitted became so fragile that you packed it away. Wouldn’t it be a show stopper to display it for everyone to enjoy? Create not only a conversation piece, but an heirloom.

Should You Put Glass On Textiles?

YES! Glass provides Protection. If the piece will be in direct sunlight, UV-filtering glass will reduce damage from harmful UV rays. Glass also protects the art from dust, dirt, smoke and other indoor pollutants.

Acrylic Vs. Glass: Both materials come with UV protection, but…

PROS:
Acrylic: available in larger sizes than glass, it is not as heavy as glass.Glass: usually not as expensive as acrylic

CONS:
Acrylic: has static, can lift fibers and distort the look of the piece, needs a special cleaner
Glass: if broken, shards can permanently tear fibers, does not come in oversize pieces

Conservation Materials Are Important For Textiles

Textiles need the same acid-free protection

that art on paper needs. If mat and backing boards have acids in them, they can ‘burn’ into textiles, causing damage to the fibers.

What Is Behind Your Textile?

Your textile is stitched or pinned onto acid-free matting or backing board to ensure that it will stay in place. This process does not harm your piece and is reversible. Spacers (usually a thin strip of acrylic) are used to keep the glass off your textile.

Fresh look for the season

Fresh look for the season

Mar 14, 2019 | Caring for artwork, Picture Framing, Spring Cleaning

Fresh look for the season

Design for Comfort in 2019

It’s Spring Cleaning Time!  Time to clean the cobwebs and freshen up your space.  Modernize your style with a few easy tweaks to your interior.  New accent pieces and art showcasing popular materials can help give you a fresh look for the season.  Refreshing a decor style can be as simple as a new coat of paint, a different pillow, or a new frame moulding. 

The biggest trend in home decor right now is Comfort! The Danish have a word for it: Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga).  Hygge is not just a word – it’s a concept, an attitude of living a cozy life through the enjoyment of simple, natural things.   In these tumultuous times, we long for comfort and seek a calming effect in our surroundings.  Adding personal comforting touches to our homes increase feelings of content. 

How do you apply Hygge to your home?

Infuse your space with your personality!  Decorate with items that give you comfort.  Maybe it’s a throw blanket, a photograph of nature, or a new light fixture.  Pair these personal comforts with natural materials.  Keep your decor simple (but not minimal).  Look for patterned woods, linear accents, open geometric shapes, soft metallics, and warm fabrics. 

What’s your Hygge Frame Style?

What each of us finds comforting is very individual. Our personalities determine what our personal Hygge style will look like.  If you’re…

  • Serene & Calm: Frame a soothing nature scene with wood textures. 
  • Fun & Quirky: Be Bold!  Go with a bright color for your frame. 
  • Trendy & Stylish:  Choose a metallic frame (matte or rose gold).
  • Left-Brained: Pick art & framing that draws upon linear patterns. 

Check your Framed Art & Pictures for UV Filtering Glass

How long has it been since you framed that photograph?  Do you know if you have UV-filtering glass on the piece to protect it from fading?  Bring it in, we’ll check it and advise you on what the best glass for your art is.

 

 

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