Create a Keepsake for Your Children with a School Photo Frame
Do you want to give your children a special keepsake of their childhood school years but aren't sure what to do? School photo frames will not only protect your child's pictures and school mementos, but will be a wonderful reminder for them of their childhood school years. School picture frames are a fun way for friends and family to watch your kids grow and can make great gifts for grandparents.
This article will help give you some questions to ask before choosing a school picture frame and give you suggestions for different ways to display your kids photos.
With so many options to choose from when selecting a school picture frame, you should ask yourself these four questions before you begin shopping for your school picture frame.
1. Do you have many photos to display and limited space to display them? 2. Do you want to frame school pictures and keepsakes both in a single frame? 3. Do you want to display just one school year picture or a frame that will hold multiple school years photos all in one frame? 4. Will this school photo frame be a gift?
Answering these four questions will make your search for a school photo frame easy.
Question #1: Do you have many photos to display and limited space to display them?
If you answered that you have a lot of pictures to frame with limited space, you should use a frame that holds multiple pictures. A couple great options for framing multiple pictures are collage frames, school years frames and double or triple picture frames.
Collage picture frames are best for candid school photos or displaying pictures of multiple children in a single frame. Collage picture frames are a wonderful solution to displaying a lot of different sized pictures in a single frame.
School years photo frames are made to display school photos of a single child in a each grade level. This type of frame holds wallet sized pictures, so if you have larger sized photos to display, you will need to choose a different type of school photo frame.
Double and triple picture frames also make great frames for displaying school portraits of multiple children. Since school portraits come in a variety of sizes like wallets, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10, they work great for displaying in double or triple picture frames. Both triple and double frames come in a variety of standard sizes so you can display just about any size of school portrait. Plus, with these types of frames, you can replace the previous year's picture with a current one without taking up a lot of space on your wall or mantle.
Question #2: Do you want to display pictures and school mementos together in one frame?
If you have school mementos like artwork, school projects or awards that you want to display with school pictures, consider using a scrapbook frame or a shadow box frame. A scrapbook picture frame offers twice the enjoyment because you can create a scrapbook page for each school year and be able to display it in a scrapbook frame. Scrapbook frames are used for thin mementos and pictures, while shadow box frames are used for larger, thicker items like medals or an art project. Ready made shadow box frames come in depths from 1/2 inch to 1 3/4 inches or you can have a custom shadow box frame made for the exact dimensions you want.
Question #3: Do you want a frame to display just one school year or a framing option that will hold all of their school years in one frame?
School picture frames that hold only one school year can be found in a classic wood, metal or decorative school days picture frame. There is a wide selection of cute pewter kids frames. You can choose anything from school bus frames to a butterfly frame to truck frames. If you're looking for a more classic picture frame that will complement your decor, you should consider selecting a beautiful wood frame or even a metal picture frame.
If you have children or grandchildren and are looking for a school photo frame that will display each school year in one frame, use a school years picture frame. With the school years frame there is a photo opening for each grade level. Another option is to create your own school years picture frame by selecting a frame you like and adding a picture mat with the number of picture openings and sizes you want.
Question #4: Will this school picture frame be a gift?
If the school picture frame is for a gift, be sure the frame will complement the person's style and personality. Whether they have classic, simple taste or prefer a more decorative look, by matching the school frame to the person's taste you'll help to ensure your gift will be used and appreciated. You are always safe with a classic wood or metal frame, which tend to go with almost any picture or decor.
It's also important to select a frame that will go with any school picture. If giving as a gift, remember to send a new picture every year.
School picture frames can be a fun way to watch your children or grandchildren change and grow throughout their school years. With so many choices you are sure to find the perfect school photo frame that will look great wherever you choose to display it.
Autumn Lockwood loves taking pictures and is a writer for Your Picture Frames. Your Picture Frames offers a large selection of incredible picture frames in a wide variety of sizes, styles and colors. Shop online to see our selection of kids school picture frames and all our other frames. Visit our website or call 1-800-780-0699.
