custom framing for less

I picked up a framing order from Michael’s Arts & Crafts store tonight, and I am SO pleased with it! The kids each created a really neat watercolor at art camp this summer, and I thought it would look nice to get them in matching frames with nice mattes and display them in the house. I took the 3 pictures to Michael’s, and even WITH my 50% a custom framing order coupon, each frame job was going to cost me $100.

Uh-uh!

I took some time out to think about it (all of 5 minutes - I think on my feet!) and noticed that the pictures would fit in a 16 by 20 off the rack frame…which happened to be on sale for 50% off. I had Michael’s create a custom matte for each picture (only $20 for each!) and they mounted them in the frames I purchased off the rack. Total? $100 for three - and they look fantastic.

Keep it in mind the next time you want a custom framed look, but you’re a cheapie like me!

7 Responses to “custom framing for less”

1. SeeKim Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 3:28 am

   Dear Colleen,

   Congrats for being blog of the day at PPP.

2. ijustgotblogged Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 9:41 am

   Great site, Colleen. Congrats on being the blog of the day at PPP.

3. Sandra Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 3:41 pm

   Hey, look who’s Blog of the Day! Congrats Colleen!

4. Amy Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 6:21 pm

   Congrats on being BOTD. Hahaha.

   Seriously - I want to see the finished work once you hang it!

5. Michelle Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 6:54 pm

   Congratulations on being the blog of the day. I like what you’ve done with this blog. Good job!

6. Anna Says:
   September 11th, 2007 at 11:05 pm

   Congrats on PPP blog of the day!

   Your framing choice sounds like the right one - definitely the one I’d make. I’m a cheapie like you.

7. Jennifer Says:
   September 12th, 2007 at 8:57 am

   Eek… I’ve got something I want custom matted and framed, but I’m scared now about the price!

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