Cheapo picture frames?

[Robb]

This seems like something some DUer might have a lead on.

I need to get like 35 8-1/2" by 11" frames on the cheap to display a bunch of kids' art, for Mrs. Robb's work. Anyone like someone online for this kind of stuff?

[supernova]

1. Check your local flea market

There's usually someone there who does framing. Or the dollar store.

[realFedUp]

2. The 99cent store or BigLots

You can dollar frames that you may have to paint.

[July]

3. Can you get away with "framing" them with mats alone?

A mat has got to be cheaper than a frame, and they come in lots of colors. I would think mats would look decent for a bulletin board or school wall (are these school projects?).

[XNASA]

4. You're probably in luck since 8.5 x 11" is a standard frame size.

I'll bet the dollar store could help you out.

[Imalittleteapot]

5. Search "picture frames" on YAHOO.

I have purchased inexpensive frames on the internet through a YAHOO search.

[mopinko]

6. how much time do you have?

and where do you live? i, personally, love the thrift shops for this kind of thing.

[Melsky]

7. Where I get my frames

http://www.frameusa.com/ Not as cheap as the dollar store by a long shot, but great prices on frames actually manufactured in the US! A lot of artists use them.

[AmandaRuth]

8. maybe this...

you can use glass fronts, and stiff cardboard backs, hold all together with plate hangers. Looks great massed.