| Who doesn't want to capture memorable moments of | | | | Bulletin boards |
| holidaying with friends, family or time that you have | | | | Bulletin boards and old crates can also be transformed |
| spend with your partner. As photos play an essential | | | | to these frames when used imaginatively. There is |
| role to remind us of the days spend with our dear | | | | something very quaint and interesting about old bulletin |
| ones. So, why not frame these photos to live the | | | | boards. Make use of this feature to accentuate your |
| happy moments of happiness long after you are back | | | | photos - just adhere them on to the board in a simple |
| from holidaying. While personal taste is obviously the | | | | way and your half of the job is done. Same goes for |
| most important factor to consider when framing | | | | the crates, attach photos to the inner side of the |
| photos, you should also take into consideration the | | | | crates and fix painting hangers at the back. And its for |
| other aspects of the framing process. | | | | sure that how these simple things add a great accent |
| Your photo frame should exhibit photos in the best | | | | to your photos and turn them into artful home decor |
| possible light, also complementing the decor of the | | | | accessories. |
| room. The right picture frame will help your photo to | | | | Embossed Frames |
| catch the attention of the viewers, without | | | | Embossing is another wonderful idea to add creativity |
| overwhelming it or clashing with it. Moreover, these | | | | to these picture frames. This can be easily |
| frames also help in protecting your photo from | | | | accomplished using embossing stamps and powders. |
| damage or any other sort of deterioration. Here are | | | | Try to use stamping photo frames with flowers, |
| few ideas on how to make a creative photo frame: | | | | foliage, insects, fleur-de-lis, fish, fruit or other decorative |
| Painted Photo Frames | | | | motifs. |
| Painting your photo frames is an excellent option if you | | | | Decorative Matting |
| are bored and want to change the look of the color. | | | | Nondescript frames can be rescued by using intriguing, |
| Try painting all the frames on a grouping of photos one | | | | flattering matting. Always use acid-free matting, as |
| color, as this will help to tie them together visually. If you | | | | other types of matting may damage your photos. |
| think any of your current photo frames to be gaudy or | | | | While some frames need to be matched with the |
| tacky, try painting over it in a neutral color, such as | | | | colors of the photo. Choose the matting colors that |
| beige or black. You can also paint decorative flourishes | | | | most appeal to you, taking into account that |
| onto frames--try using stencils to add interesting | | | | monochromatic tones tend to be most |
| shapes and embellishments to them. | | | | complementary. |