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Domingo Diaz Arosemena

July 21, 2016 in Picture Framing by
Domingo Diaz Arosemena was President of Panama From August 1948 to July 1949. He was the only Panamanian President to die in office. This black and white photograph was framed with a regal decorative silver moulding with a wide black mat border to give the frame presence and importance. Read More >
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Personalized Ballet Shadow Box

July 20, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
Framed ballet slippers are a wonderful way to keep a memory of dance alive. The lovely touch here was to frame the dancer watercolor, which was done by the dancer herself. We used a rustic blue for the frame moulding, to give this piece a feeling of an old building. Soft pink suede mat was Read More >
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Signed Mat Makes Nice Commemorative Gift

July 20, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
Here is a lovely example of a gift that will last a lifetime. We will mount and mat an image, which can then be signed by family, friends or team. Before presentation, bring it back for glass, frame and proper sealing. It’s a perfect gift for a going-away or to commemorative occasion! Read More >
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Old Family Photographs

July 15, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
The humidity in Panama plays havoc with old family photographs. If you have old photographs that you want to preserve, you should get them sealed in a frame and hung on your wall. These original black and white photographs date back to 2 generations of elders. A silver moulding was chosen for this frame to Read More >
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Framed Wine Bottle

July 12, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
This wine bottle was never opened and we framed it full of wine! Top Mat – Grey Suede Inside Mat 1 – Red Inside Mat 2 – Gold Glass – Conservation Clear Moulding – Matt Black with a 4″ profile.   Read More >
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Floating Second Mat

July 11, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
This combination of black on black works great with an image that has a dark theme. But it can also work well on lighter and colorful images. In this frame, the second black mat was floated above the first mat, which gives the picture frame a 3-D effect. The all black matting and frame gives this image Read More >
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For Dog Lovers

July 11, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
We have a selection of mat designs that can be cut into a matboard to personalize a frame and give the moment captured a special meaning. Captured here is a rare moment of good doggie behavior for these Panama rescue mutts. Read More >
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Lee Oskar Harmonica

July 11, 2016 in FRAMING IDEAS by
This very special harmonica is being presented to the Major of Boquete, by the Boquete Jazz Festival and Lee Oskar. It has been signed Lee Oskar. The harmonica was recessed, while the photo was framed closed to the glass. Gold matboard inside and Black Suede matboard was used to frame. finished with a Natural Naturewoods Read More >

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