Where do you buy inexpensive picture frames?

[kaylie]

I wanted to get a few art prints from Etsy, but then I'm going to have to frame them. Anyone have a good source? It seems like the ikea ones only come in non-standard sizes =(

[darkling_glory]

Ross, Dollar General, Hobby Lobby.

[thewop]

Kohls always has good sales. Most of mine are from there.

[munkii]

HomeGoods and Marshalls (especially Marshalls with coupons stacked on sales).

ETA: Marshalls really should say Michael's. I should, clearly, still be in bed.

[heliocentric]

Some at Michael's are nice and they always have coupons or sales.

I've "hacked" IKEA frames on occasion. If the IKEA frame and mat are larger than you need sometimes you can buy a smaller mat (that correctly fits the artwork) and put behind it (so, double mat). This only works if these sizes aren't too off.



I've also purchased custom mats for IKEA frames, but that can get as pricey and isn't always worth it.

[Deleted]

Micheal's or Hobby Lobby because there's always a sale. Kohl's is another good bet.

I also really like the plain black or wood tone ones are Target. They're quite affordable and look nice. They also come with the mat, so it's worth it.

[ktzmoh]

I bought a custom mat for one of the big ikea frames, but the double mat was expensive to have cut. I'm not sure if it was worth it. In the future, I might just buy the mat board from an art store and cut a mat myself.

[EloiseWeenie]

I like the BH&G ones at Walmart.

[sierramist03]

I love goodwill for frames but other good choices are hobby lobby and michaels--don't buy without a coupon and if you a smart phone get the app

[AmyRI]

Aug 2, 2013 8:36:51 GMT -5 EloiseWeenie said:

I like the BH&G ones at Walmart.

Same. Good quality frames, often with mats, at a great price.

[sjh722]

I've had no trouble finding IKEA frames for standard sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, etc), and I've also had the mats cut before. At Michael's I think it's only $1/cut, which to me is worth it to not mess with the measuring. (And I don't have a mat cutter.)

[kaylie]

Thanks everyone! Looks like there are tons of options out there.

[BAMFMrsB]

BB&B

[tarheels]

I just ordered etsy prints a couple days ago! I bought frames yesterday at TJ in anticipation. Who knows if they'll work, but they have the dressy/boho art gallery feel I wanted and were $8-$10 each. I didn't want plain frames, and they didn't have any, so if that's what you're after, ignore me

I also second the BHG at WM rec.

[adhdfashion]

Ross, Walmart, and Costco. It's crazy easy to cut matte board. Metal ruler and craft knife.

[emoflamingo]

I've gotten some of the Target ones and the BH&G ones from Wal-Mart. We don't have Ikea so those are my cheapest options. If I need bigger than like 8x10, it's usually cheaper to wait until Hobby Lobby has the 40% off coupon or wall frames are 50% off and get them then. And you can only use one coupon a day, so I go every day I can until I get all of what I need or make my H double team and pay separately.

[ssmjlm]

The ac moore near me has great prices on frames and they're nice ones.

I wish we had hob lob

[sunnydaze31]

I just bought a bunch of frames at Michael's. This week they're currently buy one-get one free plus an additional 20% off coupon that's good on sale items, not just regular price items. They have a good selection of sizes and colors in many different aspect ratios.

[wildfloweragain]

I use www.sendaframe.com.

I just ordered a bunch from there. They have a lot of odd sizes, but I have this matted picture from Ireland that is 10x12, and they don't have that size. Anyone know who does? I'd like it in white or purple and not expensive.

I may cut it down to fit an 8x10 (that would work, but cut the mat a lot.)