Elsie's Framing Studio
26 Sunflower Way T8H 2K9 Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

2020 has been a very slow year for Elsie's Framing Studio. It is my hope that we will beat the Covid virus soon and life goes back to normal. Sending Everyone Best Wishes for this Christmas Season and in the coming New Year. Stay safe and healthy. Check out my new cross stitch blog at:... https://crossstitchframer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2X-AnqZeuA

"In Her Garden" Cross stitch - Framed

Framed needlework by Elsie's Framing Studio

The needlework was originally framed about thirty years ago. I recently reframed the picture with a triple mat. The frame was updated from a traditional oak to one with a more contemporary profile that is stained a traditional walnut. I think the end result is a look that is fresh and current.

Three weeks till the first day of spring.

Happy New Year to you and your family! As the year ends I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and be thankful for the support of my loyal clients. I pride myself on consistently going the extra mile to provide you with the best value in picture framing and the higest quality work possible. Cheers to another great year! If you have any questions now or into the New Year, don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always happy to help with all your picture framing needs.

Frame your old photographs. Older photographs hold a mysterious charm. It’s the link they offer to another time and place.

Traditional picture frames are frequently used to frame works on canvas but there are also floater frames made specifically for canvas. The decision to use a traditional or a floater frame depends on what you like or want. If the artist's signature is covered by the lip of a tradition frame, use a floater frame. If the painting is not square it will be very noticeable when using a floater frame.... Traditional frames have a lip that fits on top of the painting to keep the canvas secure. This lip covers approximately 1/4 inch of the painting's surface. The edges are completely hidden within the frame. Floater frames attached to the backside of a stretched canvas. The entire surface of the painting as well as the edges is visible. The canvas appears to float within the frame.

Framed Christmas cards.

This oil on canvas original was stretched and framed in a float frame with a half inch space between the canvas and frame.

This original water colour was float mounted on a navy mat. A one quarter inch spacer was added beneath the upper white mat to keep the glass off the painting.The silver metal frame completes the project.

This autographed Masters flag was carefully stitched and float mounted onto a dark green mat. The upper mat was raised to create a shadow box effect. The black wood frame completes the project

This 3 ft x 4 ft print on masonite board is simply framed in a bright teal coloured metal frame.

Preserve your favorite player's signed jersey. At Elsie's Framing Studio I use only the best conservation techniques to properly mount your jersey.

Some great wall art...paintings by Canada's Group of Seven...and one from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City (Jeremiah)! Matted by Elsie's Framing Studio. Come to the Art Mart on Saturday, March 30th!

Mats serve two purposes; they raise the glass away from the art, giving it space to breathe; they also draw your eye to certain aspects of the art, depending on the colour of mat chosen. There’s no one right way to frame a piece of art, it just depends on what you want the focal point to be. At Elsie's Framing Studio my aim is to provide you with the best value in picture framing and with the highest quality work possible.

Needlework - double matted with a rustic frame.

Elegant vintage

1953 Coronation Plate mounted on a red suede mat. The frame is pale gold.

The original canvas painting measured 59 x 80. My client had me cut the painting in half lengthwise. I stretched and gallery wrapped the pieces onto two deep wood stretcher bars. The final measurement for each was 27 x 67.

Preserve and display your collection of prints, posters and photos by having them custom framed. This Wayne Gretzky print was matted in team colours. The copper metal frame is the prefect finish to the piece.

Whether it’s your own needlework or a family treasure handed down, all needlework items frame up beautifully. Proper framing will help preserve these beautiful items for generations to enjoy. Elsie’s Framing Studio can help you make the best framing choices and ensure your work is preserved and presented beautifully.

This lovely cross stitch with elaborate bead work was expertly stretched at Elsie’s Framing Studio. The wood frame from Roma’s Terrienne collection is hand stained in rich hues.

Fall Chickadees Elsie’s Framing Studio donated this double matted framed print as a door prize at a charity event.

This framed Sue Coleman print was donated to a charity event by Elsie's Framing Studio.

A different look for this needlework. Which do you prefer?

After expertly stretching this needlework it was richly matted in warm colours. The frame from Roma’s Terrienne collection is hand-stained in rich hues; the edges show signs of wear revealing the beauty of the natural wood.

A labour of love - this cross stitched piece was given as a gift by an aunt to her niece celebrating the birth of her grandnephew. Expertly stretched and framed at Elsie’s Framing Studio it is double matted with a v-groove detail. The frame is from Roma Moulding’s Terrienne series.

These paintings were float mounted onto black mats and spacers were added to create dimension. Float mounting allows the rough torn edges of the water colour paper to be seen. The bisque colour upper mats and dark charcoal wood frames complete the pieces.

My customer wanted to display the arrowheads collected over 60 years ago by his father on their southern Saskatchewan farm. No adhesives were used on the arrowheads which are stitched unto suede matting.

This needlework was brought in for re-stretching. My client informed me that it looked great when she first had it done several years ago. I found that there were several improper methods used when it was originally stretched and mounted. At Elsie’s Framing Studio your needlework is handled with care and the work is meant to last. I guarantee that your needlework will be securely mounted with proper conservation techniques and acid free materials. Stitchery and needlework often becomes a family heirloom so having the job done correctly from the beginning will preserve it for future generations.

Simply framed with double matting in black and red.