Framing kid's art
I just wanted to get some up to date recs on framing. We have kid pictures up all over and love the way this toddler abstract art looks and want to get it framed. We are looking for beautiful frames but of course don't want to spend a fortune. We also barely have time to feed ourselves so would like to be able to just turn the paintings over without much fuss. Any suggestions?
Jan 25, 2017
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I like North Berkeley Framing in Shattuck near Virginia, west side of street. Not sure how cheap you are looking for. This guy's prices are moderate and he does good work. Good luck!
Take the artworks with you to Michael's (craft store) and select whatever frames you like. Fast, cost effective, and you can swap the paintings in and out as the kids grow and get more adept. And then when they're fully grown, you can take them down, put them in a scrapbook and call it a day! Win-win-win!
I've had wonderful success with Michael's in Alameda. And if you join their online program, they usually come out with big discount coupons on framing (50%) every couple of months... You get to pick the frame, the mat, the size. And they do really good work. Usually takes about 2 weeks.
For exactly that purpose we bought a half-dozen inexpensive frames at IKEA. They are probably made for kids' art: bright primary colors, thin plastic 'glass,' simple strips making up a rectangle that fits 81/2"X11" paper. I seem to think they even came in 3packs! They are a little flexible (i.e. not built to last for 50 years) so they don't even break if they fall off the wall (at least ours haven't, in five years).
I think the brand is Davinci? They make frames specifically for kids art that the front opens with a latch and you put the new one on top. Stores up to 50 pieces.