You might find photobooths in shopping malls, bars and clubs, or at events like weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events. Wherever you come across them, they’re a great opportunity to take fun and silly photos with your friends, family, or partner.

So, you’ve got this printout of photos that are a great memory of the day, but what do you do with them now? Often, they get stuck in a drawer and forgot about. But it’s time to cherish those memories and display them proudly. Here are some ideas for what you can do with your photobooth photos and how to display them proudly.

Make a collage

If you’ve got a collection of fun photobooth strips from over the years, then combine them to make a frameable collage to display on your wall. You could stick them to a piece of cardboard, or something similar, in any arrangement you’d like. Bring your photobooth photos or a pre-made collage to Tanglewood Art & Frame to get your memories custom framed.

Add them to a scrapbook

If you have a photo album or a scrapbook full of memories, then photobooth strips are the perfect addition. You could stick a few together on the same page or scatter them throughout the scrapbook with other memories from each day or period of your life. If you had a photobooth at your wedding or another event, then you could make a wedding scrapbook filled with everyone’s photos for a fun way to remember the day and everyone who was there for you.

Use them as bookmarks

You don’t even have to do anything for this one. Photobooth photo strips are the perfect size and shape to place between the pages of the book you’re ready in order to save your place. And those memories will make you smile every time you pick up your book.

Turn them into fridge magnets

There are lots of websites and companies that can turn your photos into personalized fridge magnets. Pick your favorites to send in and stick them on your fridge so you can see them every day.

Create a giant photo strip

Why keep those memories in such small dimensions? If you have a single strip that you really love, then have it blown up to larger dimensions and custom framed to be hung proudly on your wall.

Turn them into a phone case

Another personalized item you can create is a phone case with your pictures printed on the back. Most of us have our smartphones with us around-the-clock, so having a cherished memory printed on it can be a great way to share and remember those memories.

All of the above ideas would make great gifts for the people you took those photos with, as well as being great ideas for yourself. If you want to get your photobooth photos custom framed in the Winston Salem and Clemmons area, then contact us today.

Your wedding day will, hopefully, be one of the most special and memorable days of your life, so of course you want the best keepsakes and photographs to remember it by. At Tanglewood Art and Frame, we’re here to custom frame your best memories, so let’s look at some tips and ideas for the photos of your big day.

Hiring a professional photographer

Obviously, weddings can be very expensive. If you’re working to a budget, this might tempt you to save on certain areas, for example by having a friend or family member be in charge of the photos during the day. While this can be a nice idea, hiring a professional photographer really puts your mind at ease that the photos are taken care of properly, so there’s one less thing to stress about on the day. And your friend or family member can enjoy the day, too, without the responsibilities of the photographer.

Posed and candid

It’s common to see wedding photos of the happy couple or the wider families and wedding parties posing nicely for the camera. These photos can be great and may be the ones to make it to your wall, but we’d recommend a combination of both posed and candid photos.

Some of the best moments can be captured while people are getting ready, walking up the aisle, and talking and laughing at the reception. So, as well as the more formal photoshoot, make sure your photographer is around for parts of the day to take unplanned and unposed photos.

Leave some photography to the guests

In a casual way, it can be a nice idea to have your guests snap some photos during the day and evening. Some couples leave polaroid cameras or disposable cameras around the venue for guests to use. They can pose for a photo or take candid photos themselves. The results can be really fun, especially once everyone’s had a few drinks after the ceremony.

Choosing your photos for custom framing

After the wedding, you will likely have to meet with your photographer to choose your favorite photos to be framed or placed in a scrapbook of the day. When choosing photos for your wall or mantlepiece, you may choose a few photos to be framed individually or you could make a collage of photos to be framed as one piece. Here, it’s a good idea to choose a mixture of posed and candid photos to get a full range of the day.

There’s a wide variety of materials and styles to consider when choosing all the elements of your custom frames, but we can help you make the best decisions to really complement your photos and make them stand out. Get in touch or visit our store in Clemmons, NC for more advice about custom framing your wedding photos.

It’s a great moment for parents when your child comes home from school with their latest creation, and you get to stick it up on the fridge to show them how proud you are. But these moments shouldn’t just be limited to what they’re told to draw in school. They could be having fun with drawing, painting, and more creative pursuits after school, at the weekend, or in the school holidays.

The benefits of kids creating art

Creating art has so many benefits for kids. Mentally and emotionally speaking, art can be a great way to express ideas and feelings, especially at an age where they might not have the ability to really express how they feel through words. It’s a way of expressing themselves and exploring their thoughts and personality. It’s also a fun and engaging activity, providing some variety, especially if you’re trying to encourage your child to spend less time in front of screens.

Art also helps your child’s development in a number of ways, helping to support their education at the same time. It aids in developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, among other abilities. It can also be a useful tool for understanding concepts being taught to them, which is why drawing and painting are such popular activities in schools.

How to encourage your kids to create

So, how do you encourage your child to pursue art and other creative activities in their free time? One way is to get involved with them. You could each sit down and draw or paint a picture. Encourage them to draw whatever they want or you could set a theme or something more specific to draw. For younger children who may not be able to create their own art, you could draw an outline of a picture for them and have them color it in, similar to a coloring book but in a more engaging way that lets you bond with your child.

Buying your child a variety of arts and crafts supplies can also encourage them to be more creative. If you buy a selection of coloring pencils, crayons, and paint supplies, then they can choose what they want to do and what to create. Designing a space for their art activities can also be helpful, especially for messy activities like painting where they need to be able to create without making too much mess.

Finally, celebrating your child’s art by praising them and displaying their art will encourage them to do more. 

If your child creates something that’s worthy of remembering and celebrating, then why not get it custom framed to stick up on the wall or on the mantlepiece? Contact Tanglewood Art and Frame or visit us in-store to find out more about our custom framing services around Clemmons and Winston Salem, NC.

Most of us take a lot more photos than we used to since we have a pretty high-quality camera with us at all times thanks to smartphones. But these photos often get left on our devices and barely looked at again. Printing some of your best smartphone photos can allow you to frame your favorite moments and hang them on the wall or display them on shelves in your home.

You want to make sure that these photos look good, so what are your options for printing them? Let’s compare two options of printing your photos yourself at home or having them professionally printed in-store.

Home printing

You may be able to print your photos at home using your regular printer with some specific photo paper to produce a slightly sturdier and better-quality end result. Or you can get better results by purchasing a quality photo printer. Obviously the second option is costlier, but could give you much better-looking photos. 

Generally speaking, you will need to adjust some of the settings on your printer or your laptop/computer to get the best results, which may require good knowledge or research into photography and printing. If you’re printing photos regularly, then this extra investment in terms of time spent learning the tools and money spent on a new printer can be worth it. 

However, if you’re just printing a few photos a year, then it will be more cost and time-effective to simply choose between getting your photos printed professionally in-store or compromising on quality by printing your photos at home on good-quality photo printing paper.

Professional printing

Various stores offer printing services, from general stores and supermarkets to more specialist printing companies. The specialists are likely to be more costly but also produce better results, while general stores may be cheaper and more convenient but with slightly lower quality. Overall, it can be much more convenient to rely on professional, in-store printing rather than having to mess about with your own printers, cartridges, and paper to figure out how to print good-quality photos at home.

Another option is to use an online printing service, which will print your photos and mail them to you. All you have to do is send in digital files of the photos you want printing, plus information about the number and size of prints required. 

When your photos are ready for the wall, come to Tanglewood Art and Frame to have them professionally custom framed, making sure you present them nicely in your home. Contact us for custom framing services around Advance, Winston Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, and Mocksville, NC.

We love big, framed statement pieces on walls. They make great focal points in your décor and are a good way to show off your photos, artwork, or certificates. But you can’t make all your photos statement pieces. Whether it’s holiday photos, family photos, or anything else you want to keep front of mind, there are lots of creative ways and places you can display small framed photos.

Photo wall

Why hang one photo when you could hang lots of little ones? Have a selection of small photos printed and framed and arrange them on your wall like a photo collage. You can hang them uniformly in rows or in a more random, stylistic arrangement. Hang them closely side by side or with space in between. The possibilities are practically endless.

Surround a statement piece

Maybe you want to show off photos from your wedding day or from your travels. One good way of doing this is to choose one photo to have as the large, central piece. You can then print other photos you like in smaller dimensions and hang them around the center photo. You could choose just a few photos or a dozen or more, and arrange them in any shape or pattern you’d like.

Stand them up

By placing small photos in a frame with a stand, you can place them on any surface you’d like. Your bedside table, mantlepiece, window ledges, and shelving units are all great places to position your photos. You can have your favorite memories in pride of place. Choose a frame that matches the surface you’ll be placing it on or, conversely, one that contrasts it nicely to make it really stand out.

Make a statement

I know we started out this blog looking for alternatives to large statement pieces, but going back to this idea, why not make a large statement piece from your collection of smaller photos. You can arrange your photos however you’d like, just like you would for your photo wall. But, this time, don’t frame them individually. Lay the photos out in a collage, place them on a mat or backing board, and then frame this piece together in a larger frame. This way, you’ve got one central piece for your wall but containing lots of memories.

If you have photos and can’t figure out the best way to show them off in your home, come into Tanglewood Art and Frame in Clemmons, NC. We can give you our professional advice and provide high-quality custom framing services. Contact us first if you have any questions.

Have you ever tried to work in a dark, drab environment? It can be soul-sucking and certainly not motivational. Yes, the décor and design of your office or other work environments can have a big impact on the productivity and happiness of your team. Read on for some tips on designing your office to boost employee morale and the benefits of doing so.

Make it comfortable

You should encourage your employees to take breaks rather than trying to make them work non-stop. Taking regular breaks helps to rest and refresh the mind so they can come back to their task and focus better on it. Adding chairs in the kitchen area, a sofa in the office, or a comfortable break room lets employees know they can take breaks and provides them a nice space to relax in.

Add some color

So many offices have whitewashed walls and gray furniture. This could have an impact on the mood of your employees, which then has a knock-on impact on their work output. Add a splash of color to the walls or furniture, or buy colorful artwork to decorate the space with. This can help to lift the mood of employees on a subconscious level. A good idea is to decorate the office with the brand colors of your business.

Adorn the walls

You don’t want so much decoration that the space is distracting, but completely bare walls can look really dull. You could have artwork, photographs, staff portraits, or certificates custom framed and placed on the walls around your office. This helps to add variety and character to the walls of your office and can also be a good way to display your company’s and employees’ achievements. Hanging a mirror is another option as this can make the space look bigger, often making it feel more comfortable.

Let employees customize their space

This is especially a good idea for offices where employees sit in cubicles. Each employee could personalize their space with photos and accessories that they like or that mean something to them. It also allows them to work in a space they’re comfortable with. One employee might want a fairly plain space while another might want framed photos of their family on their desk to boost their mood.

If you need custom framing services to brighten up the walls of your office, then contact us or visit us in-store in Clemmons to find out more about our services.

Every space deserves to be adorned with beautiful artwork that reflects your unique style and personality. If you’re searching for the perfect artwork or custom framing services, look no further than Tanglewood Art and Frame. With their vast collection of exquisite art pieces and meticulous custom framing expertise, Tanglewood Art and Frame is your ultimate destination for enhancing the beauty of your space. In this blog post, we will delve into the offerings provided by Tanglewood Art and Frame and how they can elevate your home or office décor.

1. A Wide Array of Artwork: Tanglewood Art and Frame proudly showcases an extensive collection of artwork created by talented artists from various genres and styles. Whether you prefer contemporary paintings, traditional landscapes, abstract sculptures, or photography, their gallery has something to suit every taste and preference. With Tanglewood Art and Frame, you can discover captivating art pieces that resonate with you and transform your space into a visual masterpiece.
2. Custom Framing Services: Not only does Tanglewood Art and Frame offer a diverse range of artwork, but they also excel in providing exceptional custom framing services. Their skilled framers understand the importance of preserving and showcasing artwork with precision and care. Whether you have a cherished family portrait, a valuable art print, or a unique piece of memorabilia, Tanglewood Art and Frame can create custom frames that enhance its beauty while ensuring its long-term protection. With their extensive selection of framing materials, finishes, and styles, you can personalize your framing to perfectly complement your artwork and interior décor.
3. Expert Design Consultation: Choosing the right artwork and framing can be a daunting task. However, Tanglewood Art and Frame offers expert design consultation services to guide you through the process. Their knowledgeable staff will take the time to understand your vision, discuss your preferences, and provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions. Whether you’re looking to create a cohesive gallery wall or select the ideal frame to accentuate your artwork, their design experts are there to assist you every step of the way.
4. Quality Craftsmanship: Tanglewood Art and Frame takes pride in delivering top-notch craftsmanship in every aspect of their work. Their team of skilled artisans and framers pays meticulous attention to detail to ensure that each artwork and frame receives the utmost care and precision. With their commitment to using high-quality materials and employing expert techniques, Tanglewood Art and Frame ensures that your artwork and custom frames are crafted to perfection, guaranteeing longevity and visual appeal.
5. Outstanding Customer Service: At Tanglewood Art and Frame, customer satisfaction is paramount. They go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service to their clients. Whether you’re a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector, their friendly and attentive staff will assist you with enthusiasm and professionalism. They take the time to understand your requirements, offer tailored recommendations, and ensure that you are delighted with your chosen artwork and framing.

Conclusion: Tanglewood Art and Frame is a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and individuals seeking exquisite artwork and custom framing solutions. With their diverse collection of art pieces, expert design consultation, top-notch craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service, Tanglewood Art and Frame is your go-to destination for enhancing the aesthetics of your space. Visit their website or gallery today and unlock a world of artistic possibilities to elevate your home or office décor to new heights.

Dog owners share a special bond with their furry companions, and what better way to celebrate that bond than with a personalized and heartfelt gift? Custom framed gifts for dog owners not only capture precious moments but also serve as a constant reminder of the unconditional love and joy dogs bring into our lives. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best custom framed gift options for dog owners, allowing them to preserve cherished memories and showcase their love for their four-legged friends.

1. Custom Framed Pet Portraits:

A custom framed pet portrait is a timeless and elegant gift that celebrates the unique personality and beauty of a beloved dog. Professional artists can transform a favorite photo of the dog into a stunning work of art. From realistic oil paintings to vibrant watercolors or even digital illustrations, the possibilities are endless. The custom framing adds an extra touch of sophistication, making the portrait a cherished centerpiece in any home.

2. Paw Print Keepsakes:

Paw print keepsakes are a touching way to capture a dog’s paw impression and create a lasting memory. There are various options available, including clay imprints or ink prints that can be framed. These framed paw prints not only showcase the unique markings of a dog’s paw but also serve as a tangible reminder of their presence in our lives. Personalize the frame with the dog’s name or a heartfelt message to add an extra touch of sentimentality.

3. Collage Frames:

Collage frames offer a creative and versatile way to display multiple photos of a beloved dog. Choose a custom collage frame that fits the dog owner’s style and preferences, and fill it with a selection of their favorite dog photos. From puppyhood memories to outdoor adventures and heartwarming moments, the collage frame allows for a beautiful storytelling display. Each time the dog owner looks at the collage, they’ll be reminded of the happy times shared with their furry friend.

4. Name and Breed Frames:

Personalized name and breed frames are a delightful gift for dog owners. These custom frames feature the dog’s name and breed in an artistic design, making them a stylish addition to any home decor. The frame can be further customized with additional details such as paw prints, dog-themed motifs, or a special quote. This gift not only celebrates the dog’s individuality but also showcases the owner’s pride and love for their specific breed.

5. Memory Shadow Boxes:

Memory shadow boxes provide a unique way to preserve and display cherished mementos and keepsakes associated with a dog. These custom framed boxes can include items such as a collar, favorite toy, photographs, and even a lock of fur. The shadow box serves as a sentimental tribute to a dog’s life, capturing memories that hold deep meaning for the owner. The custom framing adds an elegant touch, making the shadow box a beautiful focal point in any room.

6. Customized Quote Frames:

A customized quote frame with a heartfelt message or a dog-related quote can evoke emotions and touch the hearts of dog owners. Whether it’s a meaningful quote about the bond between humans and dogs or a personalized message expressing love and gratitude, the custom framing elevates the significance of the words. The frame can be adorned with dog-themed graphics or decorative elements that reflect the owner’s taste and style.

7. Pet Memorial Frames:

For dog owners who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet, a pet memorial frame can provide solace and comfort. These custom framed gifts can be designed to include a photo of the departed dog, along with their name, dates, and a touching tribute. The frame serves as a memorial to honor the dog’s life and offers a tangible way to keep their memory alive.

Custom framed gifts for dog owners offer a meaningful and personal way to celebrate the bond between humans and their canine companions. From pet portraits and paw print keepsakes to collage frames and personalized quote frames, there are endless options to choose from. These custom framed gifts not only capture cherished memories but also serve as lasting reminders of the joy, love, and happiness dogs bring into our lives. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to show appreciation, these gifts are sure to bring a smile to any dog owner’s face and warm their heart for years to come.