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Framing Memories

Do your family photos justice by arranging them into a wall-worthy art collection.

Painting Wood Frames Complementary Colors
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Paint plain wood frames in a color that complements your furniture and accessories, and spray with a clear acrylic gloss for a shiny finish. Consider tinting the photographs themselves to create consistency. You can turn all of the images into sepias; many copy centers offer tinting services.

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