1. For the grandparents, how about photos from all the grandchildren beautifully framed? Or artwork from all of the children? What grandparent doesn’t want to show off their grandkids?
2. How about a framed piece with photos of your kids having fun taken during the year, framed in a way that the pictures are replaceable each year? It will hang in a child’s room for years, reminding him of all the good times.
3. Framing artwork from a child sends a great message that what she created was worthy of being framed and hung in the home.
4. Remind everyone of a super getaway or exotic port of call with pictures of a great family vacation framed and hung in the home as a family gift.
5. A great framed poster makes a perfect gift for the college student living in a dorm or even a recent graduate living on his own. Every time he sees the piece, he’ll think of you.
6. A picture of you for your working spouse’s desk can be achieved at a minimal cost by using beautiful photo frames available at your local frameshop.
7. Small framed prints are great gifts to give when you attend holiday parties or open houses. Make sure you know the decor and the tastes of the recipients first, though!
8. Add a nice touch to your holiday traditions by photographing that specially decorated room or outside light display, then framing and hanging it in your home. After a few years, you’ll have a great look back at holidays past.
9. Why not have your local frameshop shadowbox some of the memorabilia from your family’s athlete—her jersey, cleats, bat, ball, glove, team photo, even a trophy?
10. Small ready-made frames, sold at your local frameshop, can make great ornaments for the tree. Just add school pictures of kids or small photos of loved ones.
11. Many framers can construct beautiful decorative accessories using elegant mouldings, from exquisite jewelry boxes to small trashcans for a well-appointed bathroom. Just ask!
12. And finally, don’t forget yourself! Get that limited edition from your favorite artist or that piece with the great colors that would go perfect with the couch. Here’s a secret: It will. Get it.
For more ideas, visit your local FASTFRAME professionals. Once you’ve selected suitable framed art for your your special someone, your custom framing specialist can provide assistance with hanging it, either through a home consultation or in-store instruction.

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