Where to get a picture frame?

Question

I recently went to Florida and got some really cool shells. I want to make a picture frame and paint it a fun color like turquoise or bright orange but where would i get a plain wood picture frame?? Thanks soooo much!!!!

Answer 1

i work at michaels

we have plain wood picture frames for $1

can't beat it!

Answer 2

A C Moore

MIchaels

Any craft store

Answer 3

K mart and Wal Mart sell frames but they're kind of boring.

Garage sales and yard sales are a possibility.

If your town has a "demolition yard" -- check there -- not for picture frames, but for window frames.  I once made a very pretty display using an old "storm window" with 6 panes in it.  I removed the glass (carefully), sanded and painted the frame.

Then I hung the frame on the wall and hung my "objects d'art" on the wall, each one  centered within one of the panes.  As an alternative, you could mount your shells on corregated plastic cut to fit the window panes and fasten them in with tape or tacks on the back.

Answer 4

try www.myframestore.com

Answer 5

You might want to consider a shadow box instead.  They have a cover over the top so you don't have to worry about them getting dirty or damaged.  I have bought several.  One I added balsa wood dividers to for small items.  Not that hard since balsa cuts with an exacto knife or razor blade.  You can display each shell in it's own little square.  I have bought them at Hobby Lobby, Michael's and Wal-Mart.

Answer 6

Yard Sales - you might find a nice frame with an ugly pic you could use also.

E-bay

Answer 7

Michale's or Hobby Lobby stores. Last time I was shopping for a simple frame Hobby Lobby had tons of them to choose from.  Good luck.