The Framers Forum

Welcome to Karen Sergent-Rakers of Karen's Custom Frames in Goldsboro NC, as our newest LIFE partner.

You may view Karen's web-site at: http://localindependentframingexpert.com/find.aspx



PS. if you want to see a picture of Karen, she is featured in Wizards Ad in the May 08 Decor Magazine

Mike Cotterell joins us as our newest LIFE partner. Mike is from Wales and his business is Neuadd Bwll Framing. Please check out Mike's website by visiting:



http://localindependentframingexpert.com/find.aspx

With the new features of the Grumble, I have started a LIFE partners group, which is by invite only. Here LIFE partners may share with each other marketing ideas that they might not wish to share publicly. I have extended invitations to those LIFE partners that I know their Grumbler name. If you haven't gotten an invite please pm with your Grumbler name and I will add you to the list.

Unlike private messages, these invites are not immediately visible - click on "CP" = Control Panel, at the top of the page to see your invite and accept.

Welcome Ronald A Lowis of Studio One Photography & Custom Framing , Mt. Gilead, Ohio as our newest LIFE partner.



You may view Studio One's website at: http://localindependentframingexpert.com/find.aspx

Here is a poster that is FREE to any LIFE partner which will be customized with your contact information on it. It is sized to print at 20"x24". The details of the promotion are up to you.

What I am offering is: A Trade-In Value of $1.00 per united inch on their old custom frame, when they have the artwork reframed to include at least, 1 new mat, new custom frame and glass. You as an independent framer can set your own requirements if you choose to participate. There is some discussion of this at: http://www.thegrumble.com/showthread.php?t=31642

A BIG Welcome to LIFE, to Paul N from Frame & Art Gallery II of New Canann Ct. 06840.

Paul's website has been added to the LIFE list of framers
http://localindependentframingexpert.com/find.aspx

If you are a LIFE partner and haven't yet joined our "social group"on the Grumble click on USER CP and you should see your invitation. If not, perhaps I don't know your Grumble name, so just PM and we'll get you in.



Thanks for joining Paul,

Want to join Paul and others in LIFE? Are you wondering what LIFE is all about?



This really is all about self promotion of your Local Frame Shop. Hopefully as you promote yourself using LIFE we can build a brand that people will recognize when ever they see it. We encourage your creativity as you use LIFE in promoting your business. We will develop marketing ideas together as the program builds. We encourage you to share your ideas with other members.



You are also encouraged to invite others that you know to join as well. Some independent framers have a problem with the idea of cooperating with other local framers. I encourage you to think of it like this. Many car dealers will co-advertise together to get the reach and bang for the buck. The idea is to cooperate until you can get the customers in the door, and then you have a chance to impress them with your skills and selection. You first have to get them in the door.



The #1 objective of LIFE is to make consumers think of their LOCAL INDEPENDENT FRAMING EXPERT instead of the Big Box, Always On Sale (Never Really On Sale) framing stores.




Mission Statement to Retail Customers



What can a LIFE Framer do for you!



Besides giving you unparalleled frame designs and everyday fair pricing.



• Your Local Independent Framer’s genuinely love what they do, and have the ability to go above
and beyond to make sure you are a satisfied customer - saving you time, money and stress.



• Local Independent Framing Experts contribute to your community's economic success.



• More money stays in your community when you patronize locally-owned businesses than when you
go to a national chain - money that is used to employ local people, support local non-profits, and buy
local products.



• Independent retailers reflect the values and interests of their communities, where you can interact
with the owners of the business.



• Local businesses and organizations offer goods and services that you might not find anywhere else,
making your community a vibrant, authentic place that is different from other communities.



• Local independent businesses sponsor and participate in events benefiting the community,
and donate goods and services too local non-profits. They live here, work here, play here.



• Local business owners directly see their businesses' impacts on our environment and community,
and have the freedom to implement innovative programs to address these impacts.

Welcome to Lee Ann Peavy of Flying Frame Studio, Mason, Tx 76856 as the newest Framer to realize the benefits of joining together with others in LIFE.

Lee Ann's contact info is on www.LIFEframer.com


Lee Ann is known as Peavy on the Grumble.

A BIG welcome to Jim Paradis of Baldwin Hill Art & Framing, Natick, Ma. as our newest partner to LIFE!

You can view Jim's web-site by visiting: http://www.LIFEframer.com

I don’t wish to be a buzz kill, but when I clicked on the link above, to scope out his web site, I got a Matromonial Service, Shaadi dot com.

If Shaadi is pronounced “Shady”, I’m not too sure that Jim Paradis is gonna be real thrilled.

THANKS BILL

My mine is elsewhere as I took my mom to hospital yesterday.

The Correct link is http://www.LIFEframer.com

Randy finally rose to the top of the heap and decided to get a LIFE!


Welcome Randy Parrish of :
Parrish Fine Framing & Art , Ann Arbor, Mi. 48104 as out newest LIFE partner.


Randy's contact info is on the LIFE website!


Randy your LIFE support kit is on the way via, email.

jPaul wrote:I took my mom to hospital yesterday.

I do hope it's nothing serious.

Welcome to our newest LIFE partner!

Paul McCracken of framed with care.
Bainbridge co down, Uk.

You can view Paul's web site on LIFE , under the UK FRAMERS SECTION

Michael Wass of Military Framers,



I have tried to send you the requested information, however the email address you provided will not work. I cut and pasted it, so I know I have not made a typo and I keep getting a failure notice. If you would please resubmit your request and double check the email address, I would be happy to sent you the info.


If anyone knows this framer, would you please pass the message along, or provide me with their contact info.

Welcome Mate,

Harold Brian Greenaway of Absolute Art Framing & Restoration

from Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

You can view Harold's website by going to
http://www.LIFEframer.com




Harold and wife Fay had retired but just couldn't
keep away from framing. So he came out of
retirement and has opened a frame shop again.
Even at 79 yrs of age he has seen the need for
a web site. Way to go Harold and Fay!

This is from his "About Us" page.

Our business is special because I have spent more than half my
79 years doing this job and have developed many innovations.

Whenever our opposition has learned the new methods and designs
I do, I develop new ones to keep one step …. (or as many as I can)
…. ahead of the opposition which makes me a 'leader in my field'.

I am efficient and fast. My work has eye appeal. I believe that the
framing must support the object in highlighting colours, textures and
forms, not dominating them.

I support the natural-law and principle of dominance …. where only
one thing can be dominant and that must be in the picture, not the frame.

I make mats interesting with many little tricks to focus the eyes on the
picture and not allow them to wander away so that focus is maintained.

I strongly believe in firm décor principles, and if someone wants something
framed to fit a certain décor, then I'm the man!!!!

Brian Greenaway

Our newest LIFE partner is:
Matthew J Stanley of
Stanley's Framing & Engraving
Columbus, Ga 31905
( aka Armyframer )

You can view Matt's website at http://www.LIFEframer.com


Thanks for joining Matt,

Want to join Matt and others in LIFE? Are you wondering what LIFE is all about?




This really is all about self promotion of your Local Frame Shop. Hopefully as you promote yourself using LIFE we can build a brand that people will recognize when ever they see it. We encourage your creativity as you use LIFE in promoting your business. We will develop marketing ideas together as the program builds. We encourage you to share your ideas with other members.




You are also encouraged to invite others that you know to join as well. Some independent framers have a problem with the idea of cooperating with other local framers. I encourage you to think of it like this. Many car dealers will co-advertise together to get the reach and bang for the buck. The idea is to cooperate until you can get the customers in the door, and then you have a chance to impress them with your skills and selection. You first have to get them in the door.




The #1 objective of LIFE is to make consumers think of their LOCAL INDEPENDENT FRAMING EXPERT instead of the Big Box, Always On Sale (Never Really On Sale) framing stores.





Mission Statement to Retail Customers



What can a LIFE Framer do for you!



Besides giving you unparalleled frame designs and everyday fair pricing.



• Your Local Independent Framer’s genuinely love what they do, and have the ability to go above
and beyond to make sure you are a satisfied customer - saving you time, money and stress.



• Local Independent Framing Experts contribute to your community's economic success.



• More money stays in your community when you patronize locally-owned businesses than when you
go to a national chain - money that is used to employ local people, support local non-profits, and buy
local products.



• Independent retailers reflect the values and interests of their communities, where you can interact
with the owners of the business.



• Local businesses and organizations offer goods and services that you might not find anywhere else,
making your community a vibrant, authentic place that is different from other communities.



• Local independent businesses sponsor and participate in events benefiting the community,
and donate goods and services too local non-profits. They live here, work here, play here.



• Local business owners directly see their businesses' impacts on our environment and community,
and have the freedom to implement innovative programs to address these impacts.

Welcome Sean Acker as a partner in LIFE

Sean is the owner of "Ack Cents In Framing"


You can join Sean and others in becoming a LIFE partner. Check it out, at www.LIFEframer.com

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Elaine Slater-Kogler of Long Lake Custom Framing & Interiors, Skaneateles, NY 13152 is the latest framer to embrace LIFE.

Welcome aboard Elaine.

You can view Elaine's new web-site by going to: http://localindependentframingexpert.com/find.aspx

Welcome to Larry & Rebecca Sterling of Music Row Picture Framing, Hermitage, TN 37036 as our newest partners in LIFE.



Check out their website on www.LIFEframer.com Go to the find a framer page & scroll down to Music Row Picture Framing. Great looking web-site guys, you may be new to the Grumble, but that is one cool site and fun looking business.