Frame It
School's almost out and you've got stacks of children's artwork to sort through. Pictures from years past are languishing in old shoeboxes. And again, Mother's Day is just a week or so away. All good reasons to invest in some attractive, affordable frames that will decorate your (or Mom's) living space and eliminate some clutter.
Start at ThingsRemembered.com, where the frames range from shadowboxes and folding frames to flip-album frames, albums and boxes. You can personalize many of the timeless gifts on this site with meaningful engravings. Here's a small gift for you as well: A 4% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.
Find fun, silly frames in all shapes and sizes at OrientalTrading.com. Perfect for kids' photos and artwork, Oriental Trading Company has foam, plastic and metal frames in various seasonal themes. This site also has the "#1 Mom Photo Frame Craft Kit" and a quilted photo frame wall hanging, among many other options — plus a 3% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.
Finally, for unexpected, unique frames made to last, check out FlaxArt.com. The hand-sanded Aluminum Window Boxes add a modern sophistication to your photos or artwork. The Archival Gallery Frames come complete with matting and mount boards for preservation. And there are plenty more frame options on this funky site, in addition to a 5% rebate from ConsumerClub.com.