In keeping with this tradition, we’re offering 13% off everything on the site! This memorial day weekend, you’ll save bundles on our high-quality picture frames, poster frames, certificate picture frames and shadowboxes–all made in the USA.

Save big on your framing projects this memorial day!

With a deal like this, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of these great prices. If you’re looking for a wholesale manufacturer for your framing needs, you can be certain that these prices won’t be beat.

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Gallery Wall Before

In the last post you learned three very important tricks to turn any space into an art gallery, but those are not the only tips we have up our sleeve. We’re back to give you three more that will sure to make your space transform from boring and uninviting into a space that’s intriguing and exciting.

Gallery wall after

 Our third tip to creating a custom gallery wall is SPACE. When you are planning your arrangements, make sure you allot for space in between the frames. Having enough space between each frame is crucial when it comes to creating a picture collage wall that is intriguing. Now, the amount of space given is generally personal preference.  In our experience, we generally recommend leaving about two inches between the outer edges of frames. This gives enough space to allow each individual picture to stand out on its own and still be a crucial part of the collage. Less space can be utilized when the frames that you are using are either the same size or the same shape. If you’re using the paper method to lay out an arrangement, make sure that the space you decide upon still works once you have selected your frames.

Once you have your arrangement planned out and the frames you’re going to be using, the next step is to decide which pictures should be placed in which frames. A successful gallery wall may have a variety of different images, however, in order to provide a cohesive look, we recommend GROUPING BY THEME. What we mean by this is look at the pieces you want to display, group them together on your wall based on the subject. Even if you’ve chosen a variety of different mediums, i.e. photographs and paintings, the groups that you create will tie together an arrangement

When you’ve decided to do a picture collage wall but don’t exactly know all of the pictures that you are going to use, our tip is to STAY CENTERED. Once you’ve gotten the arrangement that you want, start by hanging the picture that will go in the middle of the collage then work your way out. Every stable house starts with a basic framework; a successful picture collage is no different. Once that central picture is in place on the wall you can always come back and add around it once you’ve found pieces you want to hang.

Now that you are equipped with the tools and tricks that we’ve gathered along the years, go and make your space picture perfect. Don’t forget to take pictures of your collage walls and share them with us! We love to see how our customers utilize our frames!

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And having it end up like this:

   There is a lot of anxiety when it comes to hanging picture frames. Placing a nail into your wall is extremely final and if you arbitrarily place one without properly planning where the best place to put the picture is then you’re bound to make the room off balance. That’s why our first tip when it comes to hanging frames, whether it’s a single frame or ten frames, is PLAN AHEAD. We have a trick that is guaranteed to make you think “huh! Why didn’t I think of that?” When you’re deciding on what arrangement of frames you like best, instead of just winging it, use pieces of paper cut to the size of a variety of different frames and tape them to your wall. Here at Frame USA, our sizes start as small as 4×6 and go as large as 27×41 depending on the molding. This is an easy way to find that arrangement you love without damaging your walls permanently. If you already have purchased the frames, you can lay out arrangements on your floor and take pictures of the ones you like best, that way you have a written plan of where each frame is going to go.

With planning ahead in mind our second tip to creating a dynamic wall of pictures is MIX AND MATCH. When you are deciding on which frames you will choose for your space, don’t be stuck on getting all of the same size, step out of that frame (literally). The key to creating a unique picture collage wall is using a variety of frame shapes and sizes that work together to create a cohesive look. Frame USA offers a variety of moldings that are similar but still have a unique edge to them. Don’t be afraid to mix and match molding styles as well. If you’re nervous about that feel free to call and ask for suggestions on which styles pair nicely together. All of our frames have the ability to hang horizontally, or vertically­—use this to your advantage, create an arrangement that utilizes both horizontal frames as well as vertical frames.

Large picture frames can be a wonderful addition to your gallery wall if  you have the space. Our tip for you is to WATCH THE SPOTLIGHT. When you’re set out to create the gallery wall of your dreams, you don’t want to create one that has one or two images that draw attention the most. Large picture frames tend to hog the spotlight. Our trick when deciding on the size of picture frames is to exclude frames that take up more than a sixth of the available wall space. A successful gallery wall has unique images that act alone but stand together.

 That’s all for now, but be on the lookout for Tips to turn any space into an Art Gallery: Part two!

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Our line of Deluxe and Budget Saver Poster Frames

Poster frames from Frame USA come assembled directly from the manufacturer. As with all of our other products, we don’t sacrifice quality for price. The frames are sourced in the USA and assembled right here in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Popular large-scale projects include advertising materials for business conventions, employee recognition programs, franchising operations and materials for HR professionals. If you need large-scale volume framing for your business, you won’t find a better deal on the web than what we can offer you here!

In fact, we’re offering 15% off all of our poster frames until 5:00 PM today! Enter Coupon Code movies15 upon checkout to take advantage of our deal.

For large-volume quotes on picture frames, poster frames, engraving services and more, fill out our quote form located here. It’s quick, easy, and our representatives will have your quote to you within 8 business hours!

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The sound of water flowing, bursts of colorful flowers, and alluring musical rhythms will accompany you as you stroll along the centuries old passages with their marketplaces hung with woven carpets, embroidered fabrics, sparkling jewels and carved woods. Experience the essence of Morocco— etched by nature into one of the world’s most beautiful countries…

This is a family friendly event that is sure to give you outstanding opportunity to shoot these beautiful creatures and create lasting memories with family and loved ones. http://www.cincinnatiparks.com/butterflyshow/

If you go, cameras are indeed welcome and we highly recommend that you take one with you to capture all the beauty offered and the look of wonder on the faces of the children and adults as the butterflies land on precious fingers, shoulders and more. Once you’ve collected your memories, don’t forget about the picture frames!

Photo by Jeremy Stevenson – May 19, 2012

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It is a common misconception that large picture frames are only used for large pictures. Some frames are larger due to the thickness and decorative elements that fall outside of the picture itself. Large picture frames can be a perfect way to make an important picture stand out from others and be the center of attention.

Large frames work well with:

• Paintings
• Posters
• Important pictures
• Small pictures that you want to stand out
• Special photographs, such as a wedding photos or your baby’s first photo

Large picture frames are especially great with larger pictures, as a small frame will just seem odd surrounding a large picture. A large frame, though, will match the picture and keep things in proportion, which will mean the picture will look even better.

Buying Existing Frames

You can choose to buy pre-made large picture frames if you’re strapped for time or cash. You can buy these in hardware shops or in shops that specialize in frames, or you can buy them online in places such as Amazon or Ebay. Buying existing large picture frames is great if you have a picture that falls within standard dimensions, as you’ll be able to browse different styles and colors, choose the one you want, then simply pick one up and take it home. However, if your picture is an odd or unconventional shape, or if you want to make it that much more special, you can have a custom frame made.

Buying A Custom Made Frame

Custom frames are the perfect way to really personalize your picture. Shops that offer this service will show you a wide range of styles and colors that you can choose from, so you can design a frame that will perfectly match any room. All you have to do is choose the material you want the large picture frame to be made with, give them the dimensions of the picture, then just pop back in later and collect it.

Whether it’s for your own home, or as a gift, a custom made frame can make all the difference in how a picture looks. It’s also a great way to spruce up an existing picture that you have but is too large to buy pre-made frames for.

Antique Large Frames

Antique frames are perfect as large picture frames, since not many antique ones are ‘photo sized’ or small. Years ago people would only hang large and beautiful pictures around their homes, so when you’re looking for a large picture frame, it’s definitely worth checking out some local antique shops or auctions. It would also be worth looking at local markets and stalls, as you never know what might be there. Antique frames are also a great way to add that extra touch of class and sophistication whereever they’re hung.

Whichever type you choose, a large picture frame is sure to make a bold statement in any room. A larger frame is also a great way to make a smaller picture stand out, or to fill up a blank and empty space on your wall, as it will act as a bold border surrounding your picture, thereby giving it that extra “wow” factor.

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Clementine and Lee from Telltale’s Walking Dead game. Placed in a Victorian wood frame.

A limited number of these were sent out to the big names in gaming media, like Game Informer and IGN. We’re told that IGN still has this framed print in their main lobby! Telltale Games has ordered from us again as of a few weeks ago for their appearance at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). We’re excited to see what they come up with this time!

Whether you’re setting up a gallery, putting together a nice gift for your customers or looking for a creative advertising strategy, Frame USA aims to give you unlimited possibilities. For a free quote on any of our items, feel free to fill out our Custom Quote form here.

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This starts on the front end with our sales/customer service and continues all the way through until you receive your orders. One of the ways that we try to create more “raving fans” from a sales perspective is to provide all of our customers and potential customers with the best prices on wholesale picture frames through our custom quotes.

Whenever you have a big job to do and you are looking for the best pricing around there are a couple different options for you to get a custom quote. If you are a new customer and you are looking for a quote, visit our website and click on the “special volume quote” box in the top right and you can enter all of the information for your custom quote. This will be sent
directly to our sales team and they will contact you and get a quote out within 8 hours of receiving it.

If you are more of a hands-on person feel free to call in to one of our sales team members and give the quote verbally over the phone. This way you can explain what you need the quote for and our sales team can make sure that we get you the best possible price.
If you’re already a customer feel free to email the quote details directly to one of our customer service or sales reps and they will make sure the information gets to the right people and you get the quote back within 8 hours.

It is our goal to provide all of our customers with the best possible price for their quote and by accurately getting all of the information involved by one of the above methods we can make sure that you are getting the best prices around. We hope to make each and every customer a raving fan and by providing our custom quotes with the best prices around in 8 hours or
less. We hope that you enjoy your picture frames and the way we treat you here at Frame USA!

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You would think that companies would scoff off such requests, seeing as they are not part of a normal request.  On the contrary, companies know that giving the customer what they request not only makes them happy, but gives the customer a reason to come back.  At Frame USA we work really hard to make our customers happy and to insure their return business.

We have had the interesting opportunity to do this with a customer, not once, but twice!  The customer had placed an order and added the comment to draw  “something really silly” on the box  and Lauren Hicks, an artist we have working in the Retail Store, drew a puffin with the caption “Erry Day I’m Puffilin” (see picture) which is a play on the hook from the  popular song by LMAFO “Party Rock Anthem.”  The customer came back quickly with another order and a note that said “The puffin was amazing!  Can you now draw the most awesomest scenario!”  For this one, Jen Miller, Sales Operations Analyst and artist as well, drew a picture of a Pirate playing jump-rope with a Mummy and The Blob!

Jen Miller is quite imaginative…

About three or four days after we sent out the order with the second picture, we received an email from the customer that had a great subject line!  It said: “Seriously, who do I marry for drawing these?” The body of the email said “Amazing. I want to buy another frame just to frame this. YESSS!”  This has been a very fun and interesting turn of events.  However, the reward for the small effort to make the customer happy is the best payoff!  We can’t wait for the next opportunity to create a Raving Fan!

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“Shady Pines, Ma!”  Dorothy, played by the late, great Bea Arthur, would say this to her mother, Sophia (Estelle Getty), to get her to stop talking or straighten up her behavior in the classic TV show “The Golden Girls.”  This was used as a threat to send her back to the nursing home she does not like.  However, since the “Golden” heyday, nursing homes have become much nicer places to spend retirement or needed nursing care.  I’m sure most people have had some experience with a nursing home in one way or another.  I’m also sure we know that the cost of a nursing home is very high and can put a strain on most families’ finances.  That is why this month in the Retail Store we are sponsoring Maple Knoll Village on Springdale Pike.  Not only are they local, but they work extremely hard to make their residents have a healthy and pleasant experience.

And it is almost summer, if you can’t tell by the lack of grey outside, I’m sure you feel the change in humidity!  That means that there will be more time spent in the sun, and more chance for the sun’s UV rays to attack your skin and potentially create cancerous cells. The Andy Caress Melanoma Foundation strives to bring awareness and education to the fore-front of our attention so the choice can be wisely made to protect our skin.  The epidermis is the largest organ in/on the human body and it not only protects the inside of the body from outside harm, but also regulates body temperature and keeps our bodies from drying out.  However, just because Melanoma is on the outside of the body, it is NOT less harmful.  In fact, it is the only skin cancer that can spread to the brain, spine, and other organs.  Andy Caress, who lost his battle with Melanoma at the age of 24, created this foundation: “My goal is that melanoma will never impact any person the way it has impacted me, and I will achieve my goal by educating the world about how melanoma may be prevented and identified.” Along with passing out sunscreen, The Andy Caress Melanoma Foundation holds a 5k run called the “Annual Block The Sun Run” and will be held this May on the 11^th.  If you are interested in participating, check out andycaress.org/5k for more information and registration!

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