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Empty Frames as Home Décor
Who says you have to frame anything for a picture frame to
be decorative? Picture frames without the glazing, backing and artwork are very
useful (and fabulous!) home décor options. They are versatile as well – these
can be hung on the wall, placed in a shelf or ledge, or laid down on a table.
You can use the frames as is or you can get your “creative crafter hat” on and
decorate the frames to add more flair.Here are some empty frame decorative ideas for your home:
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wall décor.
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24th Feb 2016
Putting Important Documents into a Picture Frame
Picture frames are not just for displaying pictures, you can
also highlight important and historical documents. This can be your grandpa’s
discharge papers from the civil war, a handwritten diagram of the family tree
(from three generations ago), your great-grandparents’ love letters, the
diploma you spent a lot of sleepless nights to earn or that autographed note
from your favorite celebrity.Rather than keeping these documents inside the filing
cabinet, why not enjoy them by putting them
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19th Feb 2016
Family Photo Display Tips
Set the stage for your precious family photos! Your photos
tell a story and add interest to any space. It also immediately and, when done
well, attractively personalizes any room.Some problems with
displaying family photosFamily photos span a wide range of time. If you are simply
talking of just one generation, the photos taken when your children were still
babies and when they have grown into adulthood will all have different looks
and feels. One of the main problems of displaying family
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14th Feb 2016
Framing 101: A Guide to Spacers
Spacers are small frame components that are not visible but
have an important function. The spacers are usually placed between the glazing
and the backing. These come in a variety of thicknesses, starting from 1/16 of
an inch.Spacers are hidden behind the lip on the underside of the
interior edge of the frame molding, around its perimeter. They can serve as a
replacement for matting if you want to fully utilize the available display
provided by the frame’s opening.What are spacers for?
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9th Feb 2016
Valentine Gift Frame Ideas
Tell someone “Happy Valentines” with the creative use of
picture frames! Picture frames are a highly practical gift and can easily be
personalized. If you want to take a break from the tried and true gift of a
card, chocolate or roses, try creative variations of the picture frame gift to
say that you care. Here are some picture frame gift ideas for your valentine:
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wreath. Give your friend something to spruce up her valentines – and add
color to her room. Take a plain and empty
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4th Feb 2016