How to Preserve a Vacation Memory

Taking A Shadowbox Project From Conception to Completion

Shadowboxes are sometimes called "Memory Boxes" for a reason. They are the perfect way to showcase special objects and photos that celebrate a memory, achievement, event or person. What better memories are those made on a beloved vacation? Relive those wonderful memories every day by putting them on display. We are experts in creating artistic presentations from your memories. All you need to do is bring them to us and we will create a one-of-a-kind framed shadowbox.

Here are the four steps to create a memorable vacation-themed framing project!

Step 1: Choose a vacation memory, such as the Caribbean Cruise you went on last summer.

Step 2: Gather all the mementos and souvenirs that relate to your theme - photos, tickets, clothing, medals, coins, maps, certificates...the more the better. We can curate while we design the project.

Step 3: Bring all of it to us. We will help you arrange them in an aesthetically pleasing way. Once we narrow down your items and layout, we can help you pick a suitable mat and frame.

Step 4: We'll work our framing magic and present you with a framed memory to last a lifetime! Now it's ready to hang so everyone can relive that magical Caribbean Cruise with you.

How easy was that!

Let's take a closer look at our specific project:

A t-shirt form was cut from foamboard/matboard to hold the shirt taut and in place.

Maps were included to show the area visited.

Individual mats were cut to mimic a framed look for the photos inside the shadowbox.

A sand-colored linen fabric was chosen for the background. At the bottom, a framed "beach" of sorts was added, built up with a spray foam and cut to accommodate items.

When you bring your mementos to us, you expect the best, and that is exactly what you will get from start to finish. We organize, design, and create complex framing projects from your treasures. From creative ideas to hanging hardware, we provide innovative design and quality workmanship, so you can enjoy your memories for years.

Museum Glass

Thinking about a Caribbean Cruise?

If you've used Museum Glass, you know how wonderful it is. If you haven't yet, now is the time to try it! When you want to be able to see each and every item, Museum Glass will provide amazing clarity while protecting these amazing mementos from UV rays and fading.

Here's some trivia about the Caribbean (which includes more islands than you probably realize - 700 of them!)

• If you want to surf or snorkel with sea turtles, look at Anguilla or Barbados, which also has over 15,000 Rum shops.
  
• Bermuda has pink sand beaches.
  
• If you like to hike, the Dominican Republic has the highest mountain in the Caribbean - Pico Duarte. St. Vincent in the Grenadines provides many hiking trails capped with active volcanos.
  
• Are you a foodie? Don't miss Grenada. It is called the "Spice Island" for its nutmeg, allspice, clove and cinnamon production.
  
• On the Turks and Caicos' islands, you'll find some of the best beaches in the world. Grace Bay Beach is famously beautiful.
  
• Chocolate addict? St. Lucia has a centuries-old tradition of cacao production offering "bean to bar" estate tours, chocolate spa treatments, and cafes and bakeries doling out sweet treats.
  
• Music lover? In Jamaica enjoy live reggae while eating jerk cuisine.
  
• The Panama Canal is one of the largest and most difficult engineering project ever built. But don't be in a rush - it takes and average of 12 hours to pass through.
  

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Wendy A. Williamson, Owner & President
wendy@kenscustomframes.com