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| Are you looking for a thoughtful gift idea for a special occasion? We can help you create a personal and meaningful gift for those you care about most. Browse the list below to find a perfect idea! We also specialize in corporate gifts! | ||||
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 The Berkeley Rose Garden by Yoshiko Yamamoto A twenty-one color signed and numbered block print for our 30th Anniversary Celebration. These collector's prints make the perfect gift for anyone who loves the arts and crafts style. Our Rose Garden Web Page offered framed and unframed versions, ready for gift-giving. Complimentary gift wrapping is always available at The Framer's Workshop. |
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Framed 3D Italianate Finestra Cards Look at these beautifully framed 3D vignettes of Classical, Gothic and Renaissance Italian architectural windows! |
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Framed Botanical Prints Botanical prints framed with hand-painted "French" mats. |
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Artistic Commorative Gift Cards Give a beautiful commemorative gift card featuring Yoshiko Yamamoto's Berkeley Rose Garden, created for our 30th Anniversary. We'll even wrap it in a shiny gold foil bag! Choose your own amount. |
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Thomas Pafk Handmade Arts and Crafts Mirrors Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan, Thomas Pafk hand carves these very special Rose and Stem Wall Mirrors in a variety of beautiful finishes. Call for details, $1,000.each. |
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Porteous Tiles from New Zealand Porteous Tiles is a family business that has been making some of the world’s most beautiful tiles for over 25 years. We offer several single and triple styles in Dard Hunter oak frames. |
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Framed Tropical Mini-Prints Bring the feeling of the tropics to any room. Perfect for small spaces and a memorable gift of any occasion. Great for bathrooms and other small spaces! |
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Frank Lloyd Wright Tiles by Motawi Tileworks The design for these 8" x 8" tile by Motawi Tiles is adapted from a cover of Liberty Magazine circa 1926-27 designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. While the magazine never published the cover design, it is a popular example of one of Wright's more abstract works. From time to time we have several Frank Lloyd Wright tiles in stock and we invite you to come in and see our selection. We can also special order other designs for you. |
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Photo Name Mats. Create a truly unique gift with our name mats! Choose your text, assemble your photos, and we’ll help you put together a gift that is sure to please everyone on your list. Popular titles include: Family Names, Grandkids, Friends, I Love Mommy, I Love Daddy,Team Names, Our Day, Vacation, Family, Coach, Teacher, Scouts, Country Names, Wedding, The Gang, Our Office, Cheer, Christmas, School Days. |
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Framed Cigar Boxes Cigarbox Labels are produced from genuine antique lithograph stones. |
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Framed Mini-Prints by Hokusai These little gems make great presents at the holidays or any time of year. Supplies of our mini prints vary by season. |
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Framed Etched Dard Hunter Mirrors. Master artisan Dard Hunter III creates these beautiful etched mirrors available in either a rose and stem or elegant tree design. We offer them framed in his handmade mortise and tenon arts and crafts frames. We stock both designs and offer horizontal and vertical mirrors. $150. each. |
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Sworovski Crystal & Enamel Jewel Frames Tuck one of these mini crystal frames into a stocking or gift bag and watch her smile as she opens one of these little treasures. These jeweled frames make great hostess and neighbor gifts as well. Made with Swarovski crystals. |
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Restored Antique Photos Restore a damaged family phument and frame it as a surprise gift! You might want to change the background on a snapshot, add colorized effects, put a photo on canvas, give the photograph the look of an oil or watercolor painting, or simply order a high quality duplicate of a favorite antique. We work with an award-winning service offering extensive digital repair, restoration, and artistic effects. Click the link for more information and examples. |
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Archival Ready-Made Frames by The Framer's Workshop We had these beautiful cherry and walnut frames made by one of our best hard wood suppliers. We fitted them with ultraviolet protecting glass and acid-free Artcare backing. Add a custom-cut discounted acid-free rag mat, and you have a frame to protect and preserve a precious photo for generations to come. Archival frames make a thoughtful gift for anyone with photos or documents to protect. |
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Framed Mini-Maps Each holiday season we frame small collectible prints, the ideal gift for a small space. These make wonderful hostess gifts or presents for teachers, neighbors, or anyone who might appreciate a beautiful little antique map. |
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Mirrors: Mirrors make magical gifts framed to accent any decor. We can help you choose a frame style to enhance your room or you can choose from our intriguing selection of pre-framed mirrors in a variety of sizes and styles starting from $25. |
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Artcare Archival Ready made Frames by Nielsen Bainbridge Now at The Framer's Workshop, Artcare archival ready made frames in a variety of styles and sizes .The world’s most prestigious museums and art galleries depend on the patented Artcare Microchamber® technology to protect and preserve priceless photos, art and historic documents. This is the same Bainbridge Artcare mat we use in our shop and we are pleased to offer these excellent quality ready made frames wtih UV glass included. |
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Limited Edition Prints Our latest featured artist is Yoshiko Yamamoto of the Arts and Crafts Press. Her unique signed and numbered handmade block prints, in the Arts and Crafts Style sell out quickly. We have a few that are no longer available from the artist. Pair one of these beautiful prints with a handmade Craftsman Style frame for a gift of lasting value. We also feature beveled and etched mirrors in Craftsman Style frames. |
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A Framed Collector's Album, Vinyl Record or CD Here's the perfect gift for so many occasions. Frame "Your Song" as a token of your love. Frame an album and cover for a special collector. Frame a favorite CD. We have lots of design samples and suggestions, and like everything else we frame, we will preserve and protect your keepsake. |
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Mini-Frames: Priced just right for giving as a hostess gift, a stocking stuffer, a spring basket surprise, or for any small occasion. Come in and see our lovely collection of mini frames priced from $5. each. |
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Desk Frames: A beautiful desk frame always makes a welcome gift. Come in and see our lovely selections from Epoch Arts, Carr, Burnes, Rare Woods, and more. We search for companies from around the world to bring you an ever-changing selection of desk frames to choose from. Also see our Epoch desk frame selection. |
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Engraved Brass Namelates: Dress up a framed photo or document with custom engraved brass, gold or silver nameplates. Engraved nameplates are more formal than typed titles and can be used for personal mesages, titles, artist signatures, and company logos. Corporate uses include customized thank-you messages and identification of project photos. |
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Framed Fine Art Posters and Prints: Choose from an ever-changing collection of framed art on our gallery walls, all priced at an every day 25% off of our usual framing prices. We gather together a diverse assortment of breathtaking images for you to choose from. You may also search for and order any poster in print by visiting our Fine Art Prints Page. |
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Celebrate a Life: Create a framed collage of a special person’s life and present it at an upcoming celebration or holiday. A photographic history of a lifetime would make a wonderful 50th birthday present! |
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Invitations: Bring a framed invitation to a wedding or other celebration, and you will give a gift that will be remembered for years to come. We frame invitations to Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvahs, birthdays, anniversary parties, and all sorts of special occasions. |
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Signature Mats: Our clients often ask us to cut a large mat which they then take with them to weddings and other special celebrations. The guests all sign the mat with their good wishes and then our client brings the mat back with a photo of the event for framing. Be sure to use acid-free, waterproof and fade-proof inks. The Pigma Micron Pen by Sakura comes in many colors. |
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Diplomas and Certificates: What better surprise than framing a collection of diplomas and certificates for a move to a new office. We don’t just put diplomas in black frames (although we can if you like). We prefer to use archival, acid-free matting, ultraviolet reflecting glass, and beautiful frames to compliment the certificate and the office. |
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Antique Photos: An old family photo or the start of a family Heritage Photo Wall is a treasured gift. We specialize in unique designs and archival methods of framing old family photos. Bring in one photo or your whole collection and we will help you choose from our special selection of antique style frames, archival mats, fabrics, textured mats, French matting, oval mats, deckled edges, and ultra violet filtering Museum Glass. |
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Frame a Signed Celebrity Photo Looking for a special gift for a collector of celebrity photos or a mamber of a fan club? Buy a signed photo and have us create a special mat and frame to show it off! |
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Graduation Diplomas, Tassels, and Caps: Remember and Honor your graduate’s success with a beautifully framed diploma or graduation memento. Bring us the diploma, the tassel, and perhaps a photo to make a Graduation Suite shadow box! |
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Military Medals: We recently framed four world World War Two medals for the son of a veteran. Honor the veterans in your family by framing medals and ribbons. |
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Birth Announcements: A framed birth announcement is a wonderful gift for new parents! |
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Wedding Certificates, Licenses, Ketubahs: Give your loved one a framed wedding certificate to honor your vows. |
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Awards: Show your friends and family how much you care and recognize their achievements by framing their prizes and awards. |
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Family Photos: Our most popular gift project is family photography. Every year our clients bring in family portraits and casual family pictures for framing as holiday gifts. This personal gift is always very much appreciated. Choose from our varied selection of ready-made frames, desk frames, or custom framing to make the perfect presentation. |
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Personal Art Commission a painting or photo of your family, pets or your home. We will take the utmost care in helping you design a frame for this unique and thoughtful gift. We can also have our Digital Restoration Service create a photo-to-art masterpiece as a perfect gift. Or frame original art created by a friend! |
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Antique Art: Many families own valuable antique paintings and drawings which have been handed down through generations. Framing or reframing one of these pieces with conservation matting and UV filtering glass would be a gift not only to the lucky recipient, but to the whole family. |
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Scout Patches and Sashes: So many of us put our children’s Scout uniforms in a drawer or box rarely to be seen again. A framed Eagle Scout pin, patch, and badges would make a lovely gift. There are many combinations of Scout awards which could be assembled in a collection for framing. |
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Medals, Ribbons, and Trophies: Framed winning ribbons and trophies demonstrate your appreciation for friend's or family member's achievments. |
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Newspaper and Magazine Clippings: These make wonderful gifts for the office or home office. Next time your recognize friends in the newspaper, frame the story for them! |
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Children’s Art: Let them know their art is important and valued by framing a few wonderful examples of their creativity. We even have art supplies to keep kids busy while you work on your framing design or do-it-yourself project. |
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Collections: So many of our friends and family members have beautiful collections of coins, stamps, wine labels, cigar bands, plates, fishing flies, buttons, thimbles, historical items, and so many more. Framing a collection would make a thoughtful gift. |
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Travel Photos and Memorabilia: Take those special photos and objects gathered from your travels and frame them as a perfect gift. You could even start a gorgeous travel photo wall or stairway for a special person. Maps and subway guides make interesting decorative art. |
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Sports Jerseys and Memorabilia: The ultimate recognition of sports achievement—frame family awards or sports jerseys. Or you might want to frame photos of a great game for your son or daughter. |
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Corporate Gifts: Instead of the usual laminated plaque in recognition of service, why not personalize a thank-you certificate with a photo or company item? We have clients who bring us photos and certificates, along with small plaques which we attach to the mat. These make perfect recognition thank-you gifts. We can also provide small prints with plaques which we insert below the print on the matting or in a separate title window. One of our corporate clients recently came to us in search of a holiday gift. After realizing that they needed a California theme, we helped them choose small Ansel Adams prints with thank you plaques attached to the matting for all their major donors. Call us with a description of your need or objective, and we will help you find just the right business gift. See our Corporate Services page for more about our onsite business services. |
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Remember a Life: Create a collage of photos and memorabilia honoring the life of a loved one. You can create a collage like this with a combination of photos and objects such as a stopwatch, lace, a fan, or a symbol of a favorite hobby. This gift would mean a tremendous amount to the entire family. |
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Teacher Gifts: For the one who spends so many selfless hours a day educating your child. -Frame a photo of the teacher and child, a photo of the teacher and the class, a photo of a recent field trip, a thank you signature mat signed by all the class, or a collage of messages from the kids. |
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Framed Bullitin Board: Beautifully framed bulletin boards can be made to order in the exact size you need with your choice of frame. These make unique and useful gifts for home or office. |
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Hobbies: Frame a collection of mementos from a favorite hobby—golf, fishing, sports, cards, quilting, crafts, and so on. |
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Baby Shoes, Caps, and Booties: Another gift idea for new parents. Or perhaps a gift for a 1st birthday or a 50th! Also see our baby bib sample. |
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Family Tree: Frame a family tree with photos of family members. |
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Needlework: Knowing how long it takes to make beautiful stitchery and needlepoint, why not honor the artist’s talent and effort by framing one of their creations? |
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