Thursday, December 19, 2013

Last Few Days to Help With Fill the Truck – We Need Your Help!

OK, you ve cleaned and primped your house in expectation of family and friends for the holidays and in the process you found $3.84 in couch change. It s time to put it to use You Can Help! We only have a few days left to help out. Christmas is just around the corner and area families still need your help. Please join us to help Fill the Truck . We are collecting donations of all types at our warehouse retail store, or you can simply browse to http://fillthetruck.org . You can provide basic necessities like cleaning supplies, toilet paper or warm clothes to a family that needs it right now. You can even donate that $3.84 via PayPal and we ll take care of the shopping. Ron Burgundy Parody Video Ron Burgundy, disgruntled from his recent captivity covering the Fill The Truck charity campaign, fends off against the jolliest of them all: Santa Clause! Please take a moment to check out the site, give if you can. We hope you enjoyed the video and have a wonderful Holiday Season! The post Last

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Framing The Holidays – 2013 Gift Ideas

The holidays can be a real headache for those of us who are not very good with gifts. Of course, being a picture frame company, we often hear of plenty of customers raving about how they love to give our frames as gifts for their loved ones. The holidays are a great time for memories, and giving a framed photo or art piece is a sure way to know that a gift is well-received. While you may not be able to receive your order by Christmas from us, we have some personal favorite gift ideas from Etsy that can ship sooner than our production allows (and also make great gift ideas for your loved ones!) Ornaments and Fine Art Susan Monty is a fine artist with a love for horses and has seemingly endless creativity. Be sure to have a look at her ornaments we were definitely impressed with how perfect they are! Click here to view her Etsy shop.

http://goo.gl/XSLiqK

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

How to Create a Photo Wall: A Step-by-Step Guide

Photo walls are becoming increasingly popular in the world of home décor. Not only do they add interest and appeal to a room, but with the right display, it can turn your home into a professional art gallery. Creating a photo wall can be a bit of a challenge, but the guide below will walk you through each step of the process. Gather Photos The first step in the process is to gather photos to use in your gallery. Choosing a theme can help tie your photos together and create a harmonious look. Photos from your latest vacation are a great option, or you can choose to create a family photo wall that features your friends and loved ones. Regardless of whether you opt for a theme or an eclectic mix of your favorite snapshots, you need to ensure that the pictures you choose are of high quality and clear. Create a Layout Once you have gathered all of your photos, you can create a layout for your wall. To avoid making a mess, try creating layouts using paper first. Measure and cut out large p

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Fill The Truck in the News

Fill the truck has received some great responses lately, and we couldn t be happier! From our YouTube videos to our appearances on local news stations and our corporate partners, we re gaining great exposure for this great initiative. In this post, we will be detailing some information about Fill The Truck some questions we ve been asked, how to support Fill The Truck in this last week, and some details about how you can help (even if you can t afford to donate.) Fill The Truck is: A 4-year old charitable initiative that began with Frame USA s CEO Dan Regenold filling a single truck for the Healing Center. Since then, it s hosted up to 11 trucks for 11 charities! A great way to get involved in helping your community if you re in Cincinnati. By donating online or attending any of our events (even promoting us on Facebook and Twitter), you re helping more families in need than you can even imagine! An initiative where companies give back to their communities. We at Frame USA understand

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Star Citizen Game Exceeds 34 Million in Funding

Star Citizen, a game in development by Chris Roberts of Wing Commander fame, has passed 34 million in funding! #gamer Star Citizen is to be a space combat and sci-fi MMO type immersible online universe. Check it out! #games #starcitizen

http://goo.gl/bZT5Rw

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Creating Memories During the Christmas Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is over. Look outside and what do you see? Lights, blow up snowmen, people rushing about furiously, insane traffic, and crazier shoppers. We all know how commercialized the Holidays have become, and it s all too easy to get caught up in all the mayhem and forget one of most important aspects of this season family. This season, take a moment out of the madness to take a deep breath and prioritize. Is Christmas really about making sure you are spending enough on everyone equally, or trying to one up another gift giver by making sure you spend more. Is it about beating the shopper next to you to the last XBOX 1 or PS4? Has it become so commercial and hurried that we can t stop for a moment and make some awesome Christmas memories? I hope not. So, this season spend a little time thinking about how you can make some new and lasting holiday memories. Let s take a look at some ideas from others across the internet White Elephant Gift Exchange On my step-fathers side of the famil

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Some Decorative Wood Photo Frames

In this week's blog post we cover a few of our more popular decorative wood photo frames. Wood frames add a classic and rustic appeal to just about any image. Wood frames are by far the most popular type of frame for sale on our #shopping site. #art #snapshots

http://goo.gl/e6Hy83

Great Acrylic Picture Frames. Remember The Holidays!

One of the most oft used frames are the bent acrylic picture frames. They can be dropped on a desk, end table, coffee table, corner display, and more! The bottom loading acrylic frames are quick and easy to use. Make sure you have a few on hand to add your new holiday photos and #memories ...

http://goo.gl/rRasgx

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Etsy Art and DIY Creatives – We want YOU!

Etsy Artists and Craftsmen are Welcomed to Help Promote Small Business Saturday with Frame USA Saturday, November 30th is small business Saturday. While Frame USA is a pretty small business with about 70 employees, a good chunk of our customers are artists and crafty creators that also sell online or in a shop of their town. At Frame USA, we want to show our support to these small businesses and support local economies by offering a great deal to these customers. However, you don t have to be a Frame USA customer for us to feature your shop! Check out the rules below our promotional image. Spread the word! We re looking to promote all sorts of small businesses and give discounts to those who participate. As our poster says, we are mainly looking for Etsy art, craft and design creators. Frame USA is an online business and it s what we know best, so customers with an Etsy account (or other online shopping place) will probably see the most benefit from this initiative. Simply send an ema

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Etsy Merchants -- Get FREE Promotion and 15% OFF Till New Years

Small Business Saturday is November 30th. To celebrate Frame USA is offering folks with an Etsy business, the chance to receive free social media promotion and 15% OFF site wide until New Years Eve!

This is a great way to get your business seen by a new audience and earn a great discount in the process.

Please support small businesses in your area and across the world. We're all in this together! #shopsmall #smallbiz #etsy

Frame USA is a picture frame manufacturer that operates in Cincinnati, Ohio. Frame USA strives to be active in the community and support local charities and businesses.
Make sure you check out the website at: http://www.frameusa.com

Friday, November 15, 2013

Furniture Fair joins Frame USA for Fill The Truck 2013

Frame USA s Annual Charity Campaign Gains a Great Community Ally for Fill The Truck 2013 This holiday season, Frame USA is continuing the annual FillTheTruck.org campaign, where we pick a few outstanding charities around the Cincinnati area that help a wide range of people who are down on their luck. Around the holidays, these situations are made worse by the drop in temperature and the need for food, warm clothing and supplies to get through the winter season. That s where Frame USA and Fill The Truck come in. Springing from a company-wide charitable initiative started four years ago, Frame USA CEO Dan Regenold decided to keep filling  supply trucks for charities all around the Cincinnati area. Fill The Truck initially started as one of Frame USA s monthly charitable initiatives, where we donate $1 for every online order (and ask our customers to join in.) Our 4th Annual charitable initiative Google Fill The Truck and you ll see the lives and communities we ve impacted along the way

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Freekbass Kickstarter - Grass Roots Funk: The Bump Assembly

Music News - Be part of an awesome project! Legendary bassist, Freekbass is about 1/3 of his way through funding of his next album: The Bump Assembly. This grass roots #funk album will feature some of the most incredible funk icons to ever grace a stage. Executive Produced by Mr. Bootsy Collins himself. BRING THE FUNK

http://goo.gl/cVWaKp

 

Frame USA DIY Picture Frames Featured in HGTV Magazine!

HGTV Uses Frame USA Picture Frames in HGTV Magazine s DIY Feature If you haven t seen the recent post by Molly Mesnick (Bachelor 13 winner), you may have missed the exciting DIY projects that our customers have been doing! (Don t worry, you can find her blog post right here!) Along with the cool projects Molly mentioned, we also had a customer from HGTV order some of our Clean Cut White frames for a special segment on DIY picture frames! Our frame can be seen in their flash card example They spray painted our Clean Cut White frame to patch the color of the card! How cool is that? Needless to say, we were thrilled to see both posts! Aside from being obvious good business plugs, we love seeing our frames put to use in creative ways. From matching colors with spray paint to re-wrapping our moulding with colorful patterns, we ve seen a lot of great DIY concepts for our picture frames. In fact, many of our products end up on Etsy stores, where customers will use our frames in their artwork

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Diploma Frames – The Spoils of Success



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Diplomas are an achievement of a lifetime. When a person has finally graduated from college or university, they will want to relish in their achievements by proudly displaying their diploma on the wall. This is done through the use of diploma frames that often adorn offices or bedrooms. This is a proud moment in a person’s life and rightfully so – they earned it. Once a person receives their diploma, they will want to ascertain that they choose a quality frame that is able to display and protect their diploma.

Types of Diploma Frames


Every student chooses their own path while attaining their diploma. Some students will go to their dream schools, others will seek dual-degrees and others are making a solid career choice. This allows for a myriad of frames to be found that accommodate every student. These diploma frames include:
  • Single Document: These high quality frames will contain a single diploma.
  • Double Document: When two diplomas need to be framed, a double document frame is the ideal choice. This allows for the display of two diplomas within one frame.
  • Document and Tassel: Display a tassel along with a diploma to show off a diploma and boast school spirit.

Types of Framing Mats


The Mat of a diploma frame will allow the frame to stand out. While traditional mats are typically black, it is possible to choose between a variety of colors. Navy, blue, purple and red are among the most popular alternatives. With well over a dozen different mat colors to choose from, frames can be customized exactly to the person’s liking.

Seals and School Names


Underneath a diploma, it is possible to add a beautiful seal or a school name. These are rich in color with gold being the standard. The seal chosen is typically that of the school where the diploma was earned.

Diploma Frame Materials


Perhaps the most important aspect will be the frame itself. These frames display prominence and will have to be made from the highest quality materials. Woods, mattes and plastics are the common choices. Cherry colored woods, glossy mattes, gold trims and black rope frames are amongst the most popular. 

Protecting a document that has taken years to obtain will be of the utmost importance to any student. This is a document that displays a person’s expertise as well as their passions. With a plethora of diploma frames to choose from, it will be possible to protect a diploma and display it in a beautiful, professional manner.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Picture Frames

All picture and poster frames are proudly made in the U.S.A.! Frame USA - Picture Frame ManufacturerLocated in Cincinnati, Ohio, Frame USA manufactures poster and picture frames for wholesale and retail. All picture frames from Frame USA are proudly made in America.Retail - If you are looking for retail picture frames for your home or office, you can choose from an extensive selection of wood and metal frames or you can choose to have a custom frame created specifically for your artwork.Wholesale - We supply many national retailers with ready-made wholesale picture frames. We also handle custom fulfillment for business owners that require custom frame orders.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

An Early History of Picture Frames

A great article explaining why we use picture frames and how we came about framing our pictures. http://picture-frames.hubpages.com/hub/An-Early-History-of-Picture-Frames

http://picture-frames.hubpages.com/hub/An-Early-History-of-Picture-Frames

Monday, April 29, 2013

Why Would You Need A Poster Frame?



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Almost all of us would admit to being avid fans of something. Be it sensational singers or timeless movies or superheroes or even Anime. And as we all should know by now, what kind of fan would not have any poster? Yes, having a poster would be one of the most basic ways you could show to yourself and to others your support for a particular artist, or band, or movie.

Yes, having a poster would really mean much especially if that poster you have would have been signed by the artist. So, you have a poster. You know what you will need for that – a poster frame. You know why? Here’s why:

            1. To beautify your poster even more – A poster frame can offer a lot to your poster. One of the main things that it can give your poster is a good addition to its aesthetic value. Of course, you have a very good poster of your favorite movie; you know what would look good with that? It would be a frame that would match it in color and design.

            2. To set a preserve the poster – Of course it is not really necessary to point out that one of the most basic purposes of a frame for a poster is to protect the poster. Of course, let’s say you have gotten in your hands a limited edition poster that has been signed. You really would not want it to have a tear or to be accidentally spilled with water or any other liquid. So to protect it, you would need the frame for it.

            3. For convenience sake – Having such a valuable poster would not be much of an asset if people did not get to see it. And for that you may need to bring it with you from place to place. A poster frame would really help you in moving it from one place to another so that you would not have to roll it up or fold it so any times.

clear poster frame            4. To show you mean business – Having that great poster would really prove you to be a good fan of a certain movie or artist. You know what would be cooler and what would prove you to be a very good fan? It would be encasing your poster in a very cool frame. Yes, you would really find yourself being acknowledged as one great fan with such a frame.

All in all, you would really have more perks than you would originally think once you decide to get for yourself your very own poster frame that would go really well with your poster. You really would find it very beautiful to have your very own poster cased with the best designs that you would totally find fitting for it.

You really do not have to go far and wide just to find a good frame for your poster. All you really need to do is try to look for which one you think would suit you best.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013

Junya Be and Wazali Opening for Badfish at Bogart’s Cincinnati

Concert Photography - Junya Be and Wazali tore it up at Bogart's in Cincinnati, Ohio! #cincinnati #reggae #rasta #dreds

http://showshots.net/junya-be-and-wazali-opening-for-badfish-at-bogarts-cincinnati/

What Is a Raving Fan?

Frame USA strives to create raving fans from our customers. #B2B #decorating #gallery

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/frame-usas-raving-fans/

Examples of White Frames in Use

We've posted a nice little article on white frames with images of white frames being used in several interior examples. #decorating #homeinteriors

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/great-examples-of-white-picture-frames/

Looking for Wholesale Picture Frames?

If you are looking for a wholesale option fo picture frames, check this out!

http://frameguy2k.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/finding-the-best-wholesale-picture-frames/

Monday, April 8, 2013

Frames In Use – Customer Image Submissions From Facebook

Several of our customers have sent in images of how they use our picture frames. Check them out! #frames #pictured #photographers

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/our-frames-in-use-customer-image-submissions-from-facebook/

Check Out These New Farmhouse Barnwood Frames

Taken straight from worn-out and unwanted barns, these picture frames exude southern comfort and quirky charm characteristic of our regular Barnwood series.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/new-farmhouse-barnwood-picture-frames/

Local Custom Framing Info

A framer will help customize and personalize your art to really make it a treasure to be enjoyed. #art #photography #gallery #cincinnati

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/custom-picture-framing/

What are the Different Types of Picture Framing Glass?

When having your artwork framed, there are several choices available when it comes to the type of “glass” or “glazing”. #art #photography #studio

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-picture-framing-glass/

Friday, March 22, 2013

Poster Sized Frames

An article explaining how to find the best poster frames. http://www.frameusa.com/blog/poster-frames-and-poster-sized-frames/

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Advantages of Getting Custom Picture Frames


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Even though most of the people nowadays just go on and prefer to have their pictures taken and stored the hi-tech way (which involves an expensive phone and a computer and a social media site), there are those who still prefer the old way of having pictures. Yes, putting pictures in frames really do prove to be much more enjoyable than just simply uploading a picture on Facebook.

But do you know what could be more fun than just placing your picture in an ordinary photo frame? It’s putting your photos in extraordinary custom picture frames. If you might get to think that it would be lame and not really make much of a difference as to if the photos were placed in an ordinary frame, you could never be more wrong.

Here are some of the advantages and good things that come with getting the custom frames:


            1. You get to have the right size - Don’t you just hate it when the frame you bought for your photos are not exactly the right size and would fail to accommodate the size of the photo itself? Yes, due to most of the times with the photo not being the same size with the album, you may get more than a little frustrated. This time, you may choose the size of the frame. With this, you can even choose to put two pictures into one frame.

            2. You get to have a personalized feel to it - One of the greatest perk of going along with custom picture frames is that you no longer have to bear with the thought that there are probably hundreds of other people out there having just about the same photo frame as you do. Yes, you no longer have to worry about that as you can plainly decide to have your frame done the way you want it. Speaking of which…

            3. You get to decide on it – Yes; you get to choose what your frame will look like. You can choose from just about whatever you want it to be. You can choose for it to have a basketball design or whatever. You may even get to choose having your face on the frame. There is virtually no limit to what you can come up with.

            4. It can be anything that can suit the picture - With the freedom to choose whatever you want your frame to be, you can choose to make the design of the frame much like the theme of the photo. You can make the frame suit the photo. For example, you can choose to have a frame with sand and starfish designs for a photo in which you took on the beach.

Getting a photo frame for your picture may sometimes seem mundane to you. But you can make it more than fun! You can opt to get your custom picture frames and get just the right and perfect picture frames that you want and need. You really do not have to be bored with it ever again.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Great Hardboard Backed Poster Frames

Much like their Corrugated Posterframe series, our Hardboard poster frames offer the same excellent quality but with a more firm backing. perfect for dorms.

http://www.frameusa.com/poster-frames/hardboard-poster-frames

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Picture Frame Quality

An article about picture frame quality and customer service.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/picture-frame-quality/

Picture Frame Company, Frame USA, Honored by Hamilton County Commissioner

In addition to Fill The Truck, Frame USA's "Charity of the Month" program donates one dollar for every order of picture frames sold on the Frame USA website.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/picture-frame-company-frame-usa-honored-by-hamilton-county-commissioner-209375.htm

Frame USA Attends 2013 West Coast Art and Frame Expo

We took a little trip to the West Coast Art and Frame Expo in Las Vegas to meet picture frame industry insiders, manufacturers and distributors.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/frame-usa-attends-2013-west-coast-art-and-frame-expo/

Where To Get Cheap Custom Frames

Have you ever wondered where in the world you can find the best picture frames for the money?

http://www.frameusa.com/pages/customframes

Monday, March 11, 2013

Tips for Hassle-Free Picture Frame Hanging at Home

The toughest part I've found to hanging a batch of frames is finding the right spot for the nail to get the frame at an exact height.

http://www.tested.com/science/life/44204-tips-for-hassle_free-picture-frame-hanging-at-home/

Framerica visits Frame USA – Wholesale Manufacturers of Picture Frames

Framerica visits Frame USA – Wholesale Manufacturers of Picture Frames

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/framerica-visits-frame-usa-wholesale-manufacturers/

Pros and Cons of Picture Framing

Many people forget about the joy of a real image. Let's talk for a minute about the pros and cons of picture framing.

http://www.squidoo.com/pros-and-cons-of-picture-framing

Photos - Cincinnati Reggae Scene – Junya Be and Wazali

Tonight Junya Be and Wazali took stage at Mainstay Rock and Roll Bar. These images of the band were taken on West 5th Street, Downtown Cincinnati.

http://showshots.net/cincinnati-reggae-scene-junya-be-and-wazali/

Deluxe Poster Frames

We recently started using these sweet cheap poster frames. Check them out.

http://www.frameusa.com/poster-frames/deluxe-poster-frames

TV Show The Bachelor Uses Frame USA Frames

We currently sell Silver Glory Metal Frames and Blue Mats to the Guiness Book of World Records. Our frame was given to the bachelor and his current date on the show.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/the-bachelor-uses-frame-usa-glory-metal-frames/

Thursday, March 7, 2013

The Breeders Announnce March 27 Show at Southgate House Revival

Southgate House Revival announced that The Breeders will be performing in their Sanctuary Venue in Newport, KY. This show will be 2 days before their LSXX Tour officially kicks off with a SOLD OUT show in NY.

http://showshots.net/the-breeders-march-27-show-at-southgate-house-revival/

Reggae Night at Stanley’s Pub with Junya Be and Wazali

It was a great Reggae Night at Stanley’s Pub. Junya Be and the Wazali have been tightening things up nicely, over the winter. The crowd was dancing and having a blast.

http://showshots.net/lets-get-this-started-with-some-junya-be-and-wazali/

5 Reasons Why a Picture Frame is Worth More Than a Facebook Photo

Social media like Facebook has made the picture frame a thing almost obsolete. But is this necessarily good?

http://frameguy2k.livejournal.com/1509.html

Top 5 Picture Framing Questions

Top 5 Picture Framing Questions - We decided to take those questions and blog about them here, in an open discussion.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/top-5-framing-questions/

Customer Testimonials – Raving Fans of Frame USA

The following quotes are from some of our online picture frame customers. Frame USA has made a commitment to creating raving fans.

http://www.frameusa.com/blog/latest-customer-testimonials-raving-fans-of-frame-usa/

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Awsome Shadow Box Frames - Make Your Own Shadowboxes

Create your own custom shadow boxes with 3 series of shadow box frames to choose from. http://www.frameusa.com/shadowbox-frames

http://www.frameusa.com/shadowbox-frames

Poster Frames for Movie Posters

Are you looking to frame vintage concert, band or movie posters? Maybe you're looking for a hard to find size. 27x40 inches - US Full sheet movie posters

http://www.frameusa.com/poster-frames