L.A. Hotspot to Celebrate Little Picassos by Offering Discount and Tips on How to Take Your Little One's Artwork from Refrigerator Magnet to Masterpiece

Los Angeles hotspot Jewel Box Frames is offering a 20% discount on all custom framing of childrens art throughout the month of October.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- In honor of rising Picassos everywhere, Los Angeles hotspot Jewel Box Frames is offering a 20% discount on all custom framing of childrens art throughout the month of October.

"We hope to inspire parents to honor, acknowledge and encourage their childrens artistic talent and vivid imagination now, before they rush to grow up and leave their childhood in boxes and pursue more 'traditional' skills," expresses Deborah Lotz, storeowner, master framer and mother. "Plus, framed artwork is a great gift idea, esp. for grandparents, so stop in or give us a call and let us help create a perfect and memorable gift!

"A great frame does more than beautify the art it surrounds, it helps to complete a room by adding that finishing and personal touch that makes a house a home," states Lotz. "With that said, frames should enhance the art and let the artwork be the focus and not detract from or compete with the piece." The design professionals at Jewel Box have provided a few tips and ideas to keep in mind when framing and preserving childrens art:

•Treat your rising Picasso's art as a gallery would and use museum-style framing and matting. This will give the piece a minimalist/contemporary look, which works especially well with abstract art.

•For a dramatic look use a large, bold frame; or for a playful piece, use whimsical molding and/or colorful matting; however, if you want the art to remain the focal point use neutral, simple molding and matting.

•Protect your little ones, and their artwork (especially if the piece is going into a kid's room), and use Plexiglas instead of regular glass.

•For special keepsakes think about using UV glass as it will help preserve the color and integrity of the piece over the years.

•If you wish to display more than one piece (and don't want a bunch of holes in the wall) use a photo rail or frame a corkboard. This allows you to display many pieces in one place and also gives you a simple way to change the art as new pieces come in.

"Many of our longtime clients, including celebrity moms, have been framing their childs art and keepsakes for years, so the idea of framing childrens art has been around but it seems to have become more popular in just the last couple years," said Kris Willey, Jewel Box design professional. Today's crafters and manufacturers have made framing possibilities endless and ever changing - from traditional to whimsical, contemporary to country, even museum-quality, Jewel Box carries an extensive frame collection guaranteed to suit any home and style.

Jewel Box Frames is a sister company to Jewel Box Platinum Inc., a multifaceted company that provides residential & corporate framing for the entertainment & music industries, restaurants, hotels, galleries, artists and interior designers. Staffed with a knowledgeable and experienced design team, Jewel Box offers a full range of services including custom framing, decor tips, gift baskets, corporate gifts, on-site consultations and personal shopper services. Located at 3100 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, Jewel Box is open Monday to Saturday from 10AM to 6PM and by appointment. Call (310) 828-6900 or visit jewelboxframes.com for more information.

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