The Custom Picture Framer Blog
Frame Moulding – How Do They Make That?
When you walk into Custom Picture Framer, it's likely you'll be awestruck by the beauty and variety of the moulding samples surrounding you. We have over 2,000 samples in our showroom, and that's only a small fraction of what's available. We take pride in only...
The Choice Isn’t Always Clear – Choosing the Right Glazing for Your Artwork
Glazing...is it the final delicious step when making donuts? Or is it what your eyes do when your framer excitedly tells you about their great glass and plexi options? Glazing refers to the glass or acrylic within your framing project. In most scenarios glazing...
Preserve and Protect Your Hard Earned Diploma!
Diploma Framing A hard-earned diploma is likely the most expensive piece of paper you’ll ever own. It’s difficult to sum up all the hard work, late nights, and memories associated with earning a degree but a diploma does just that; represents the incredible...
“MontCo 2019 Best Of” And the Winner is…
We’re proud to announce that Custom Picture Framer of Glenside has been recognized as a FINALIST for “Best Retail Framer - 2019” in the “MontCo 2019 Best Of” list! We’d like to thank you personally for your vote. Customer testimonials and referrals are our BEST form...
“Warped Apocalypse” Photo Series by Robert Ketterlinus opens at Abington Art Center 11/9/18
One of our talented customers, Robert Ketterlinus, is in an upcoming show at the Abington Art Center. His series is “Warped Apocalypse,” and it’s part of a juried exhibition. The opening reception is Friday, November 9th from 6pm - 8pm, and runs through December 25th....
We Now Honor the Montgomery County Veterans’ ID Discount Card!
Custom Picture Framer of Glenside is now proudly participating in the "Montgomery County Veterans' ID Discount Card Program." Just show us your Police, Fire, Military or Veterans ID to receive 5% off your custom framing order. We appreciate your service!
“Living Frames” on Display Now Through Mid-March
Picture framing is a highly visual and creative field, and we’re always looking to showcase our talent with interesting and compelling window displays. That’s why we decided to participate in the 2018 “Bloom Philly Festival,” the official countdown to the PHS...
Sports Memorabilia and Custom Framing: A Winning Combination
Personal, framed athletic mementos can make anyone feel like an all-star for years to come!
The 2018 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
And a chance to vote for Custom Picture Framer’s window display in this year’s Bloom Philly Festival
Better Than Flowers
It’s Valentine’s Day All Month Long!
Creating Your Own Living Wall Garden
The sky is the limit with a living wall vertical garden!
Framing a Show for Matthew Borgen: Comic Spatial Analysis
Matthew Borgen removes individual 1930’s and 40’s era comics panels from their normal linear sequences and recombines them utilizing alternative strategies of organization.