The Framing Journal
Design ideas, conservation tips, and stories from behind the workbench — practical wisdom from our framers to your walls.
Custom Framing
How to Frame Rolled Canvas & Vacation Art Without Breaking the Bank
Brought home a rolled painting in a suitcase tube from Italy, Mexico, or the Caribbean? Discover how professional canvas stretching and float frames turn rolled art into ready-to-hang gallery pieces.
Custom Framing
Where to Frame Concert Posters & Limited-Edition Gig Prints in Chicago
From signed screenprints at The Salt Shed and Metro to vintage festival posters, limited-edition gig art is booming in Chicago. Here is how collectors frame concert posters without ruining their value.
Custom Framing
Framebridge vs. Michaels vs. Local Custom Framers: An Honest 2026 Breakdown
Should you use an online mail-in framing app, wait for a 70% off big-box craft store coupon, or visit a local independent frame shop? We compare real costs, materials, and risks.
Special Occasions
The Chicago Marathon Medal & Bib Framing Guide: How to Preserve Your 26.2 Mile Finish
Crossing the finish line on Columbus Drive is an unforgettable achievement. Learn how to transform your Chicago Marathon finisher medal, race bib, and photos into a museum-grade shadowbox.
Custom Framing
How Much Does Custom Framing Cost? A Transparent Pricing & Value Guide
Wondering how much custom framing costs in Chicago? Explore our transparent breakdown of frame moulding, archival mats, Museum Glass, and realistic price ranges by project.
Announcements
Welcoming K&T Colors and Broadway Framing (Formerly The Frame Hamlet) to The Picture Framing Group
The Picture Framing Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of K&T Colors in Elmhurst and The Frame Hamlet in Lakeview East, now rebranding as Broadway Framing across our 11 Chicagoland locations.