This week in the frame shop, we had a creative challenge from Jessica at Street Lights Residential: frame guitar shoulder straps in a way that mimics the inside of a guitar case. Challenge accepted—and we think we nailed it!Framing with a Music Vibe To capture the...
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Clearly Boxed In – Museum Quality Acrylic Box Display Upgrade for Antiques
Museum quality acrylic boxes are making their way out of the museum and into your living room. This week Russell shares a framing upgrade project for an exquisite collection of antique Arab jewelry and weaponry. The old framing had the items in dark wood boxes with...
Framing License Plates Can Rock Your She-Shed / Man-Cave
Rock your personal space with a collection of personally meaningful items - like license plates! This week Russell shares a collection of license plates framed in a shiny silver frame with a black suede background. We think they look great! We used a reflective mirror...
Hail to the Chief – Presidential Stamps as Postage Stamp Art
On March 3, 1847, Congress authorized United States postage stamps. Stamps have featured collectable images ever since, including presidents. So it's not a surprise that collectible stamps can make great postage stamp art. This week, Russell shares a framed artwork...
More Thinking Outside The Frame – Framing Dallas
Wow, that happened quickly!!! It's really beginning to feel like fall. Do you need something unique that’s not entirely framing, Dallas? This week Russell presents a shelving unit inspired by wine crates. Beehive boxes become a beautiful display area for fitness...