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How to Choose an Anniversary Frame That They'll Love

Are you looking for an anniversary gift? Something that is unique, says you care and will be enjoyed for years? An anniversary picture frame is the perfect gift. The beauty of an anniversary frame will make your gift a family heirloom that will be treasured for generations. Selecting the perfect anniversary picture frame can be a little tricky. You want something that can be used for any special picture and will never go out of style. With the following helpful tips, you'll know which frames you should avoid and which frames will make wonderful lasting gifts.

What to Avoid

• Trendy colors or styles will date your anniversary picture frame and are not desirable for a lasting gift.
• Anniversary frames made out of plastic, fabric or paper won't hold up compared to other types of frames and should be avoided if you want to give a gift that lasts.
• Be careful of selecting a frame with the word "anniversary" written on it. Although the purpose of an anniversary frame is to acknowledge an anniversary, the wording on the frame may actually decrease the usefulness and longevity of the frame. If you want a frame that will only be used for a specific anniversary picture then this may be a good choice. But if you want your frame to be enjoyed for years, then you should consider a frame without any writing on it.
• Avoid poor quality anniversary picture frames. No one wants to get a gift that falls apart or easily tarnishes just from being displayed. These frames can be easy to spot as they're usually made out of a lightweight metal alloy and are super inexpensive. But don't always equate poor quality with low cost. You can find poorly made frames in any price range, so be sure you are buying a quality anniversary frame from a quality frame retailer. Doing so will ensure that the frame you choose will be an asset to any picture displayed in it.

Selecting an Anniversary Frame that Every Couple Will Cherish

If you want an anniversary frame to last and someday become a family heirloom, choose a high quality anniversary frame. A quality anniversary picture frame that's passed on to other generations will help pass on the family tradition and keep special memories of previous generations alive everytime it's admired.

To make sure your anniversary frame gift lasts through the generations, select a solid, well-built frame made out of quality materials. Your best choices consist of a high quality solid wood or metal picture frame, like silver plate, pewter or sterling silver that will endure over time. Precious metal anniversary frames are popular for milestones in a couple’s marriage, especially for a 25th or 50th anniversary, but these anniversary frames are suitable for any anniversary.

There are also other types of frames that will make wonderful anniversary gifts. Why not choose a picture frame that's made out of the traditional material that represents each anniversary year? The list below will head you in the right direction:

Year, Material, Type of Frame

1, Paper, Paper or a Wood Frame with Paper Mat

2, Cotton, Wood Picture Frame with a Cotton Rag Mat

3, Leather, Leather Picture Frame

4, Fruit and Flowers, Jeweled Flower Frame

5, Wood, Handmade Wood Picture Frame

6, Candy or Iron, Wrought Iron Picture Frame

7, Copper or Brass, Hammered Copper Frame or Solid Brass Frame

8, Bronze, Bronze Picture Frame

9, Pottery, Glazed Ceramic Frame

10, Tin, Tin Picture Frame

11, Steel, Steel Picture Frame

12, Silk or Linen, Wood Picture Frame with a Linen Mat or Liner

13, Lace, Metal Lace Picture Frame

14, Ivory, Ivory Stained Solid Wood Frame

15, Crystal or Glass, Crystal Frame or Glass Picture Frame

20, China, Porcelain Picture Frame

25, Silver, Silver Plated Frame or Sterling Silver Picture Frame

30, Pearl, Pearl Picture Frame

35, Coral or Jade, Jeweled Picture Frame

40, Ruby, Stained Wood Red Frame or Red Jeweled Frame

45, Sapphire, Blue Jeweled Frame or Stained Blue Veneer Frame

50, Gold, Gold Leaf Picture Frame

55, Emerald, Green Jeweled Frame or Stained Wood Green Frame

60, Diamond or Gold, Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame

65, Diamond or Gold, Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame

70, Diamond or Gold, Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame

75, Diamond or Gold, Jeweled Frame or Gold Picture Frame

Given the selection of materials, you can choose any type of anniversary picture frame from whimsical to formal. Pairing the year with the material is a unique way to recognize a special couple and give a lasting reminder of each anniversary.

About the Author

Autumn Lockwood is a writer for YourPictureFrames.com and loves photo frames and photography. Your Picture Frames offers a large selection of picture frames in a variety of finishes, sizes and colors. If you're looking for a beautiful anniversary gift that will be enjoyed for years, check out our stylish antique picture frames or call 1-800-780-0699.

I want to frame parts of an old quilt for my children. Anyone know how?

I have an old wedding ring quilt. It has been in my family for years and slept under my most of my family, from my grandparents to my children. My kids even used it as a race track and ran their match box cars on it at my grandmother's house. It is getting thread bare and needs to be retired from use. I wanted to take pieces of it and frame them for my children and their families so they can enjoy looking at it and remembering our passed on family members. It carries so many memories for each of us. How can I frame it so it will be protected and where can I find frames to use? Has anyone ever had this done before? I want to frame it myself and add even more to it's memory. I want to put it under glass to keep out the dust.

Too bad the Amish grandmothers aren't using the internet to tell you what to do, eh? Here's what you do:

You will have to find an art supply, framing shop or a hobby shop in your area that sells supplies for framing. You can buy the supplies and do it yourself, or you can have a professional do it for you. (Expect to pay $200 to $300 to have it done for you; or half this to do it yourself).

The basics for framing a quilt portion are as follows: You will need to use what are called "archival framing materials." These usually include acid-free mat board and UV- (ultraviolet light, which causes fading) -filtering frame glass. Also, you will need a shadow box or a deep frame, deep enough so that the quilt piece doesn't touch the glass. In sum, you want to frame your quilt section in a shadow box or deep frame, using archival framing materials.

If you have been laundering your quilt throughout its history, you should launder it one last time before preparing the sections for framing. The best idea is to wash it in a front-loading machine, in lukewarm water, with plain, unscented soap or detergent (Woolite for instance), no fabric softener. Never dry-clean your quilts.

You will have to decide how much you will destroy your quilt in order to get a portion in a frame. You may need to re-hem the portion that you remove from the quilt, or you can use a framing border around the quilt section to hide the edges.

When your quilt sections are framed, they should be hung in a place without any bright or direct sunlight, as they will fade quickly if they are in bright light. Also keep the framed pieces from humidity to avoid mildew.

Find a frame shop to get more specific information for your quilt.

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