I am very satisfied with the work Colbert's completed for me recently. I had a framed and matted…read moreboard of old presidential polictical buttons that my grandfather had in his den that could use updating. I called to set up an appointment (same day), brought it in, was helped by a worker who was very clear and patient and it was done ahead of the scheduled amount of time. It turned out great-looks very similar to how it once did but very updated, sturdy and clean. I appreciate their craftsmanship and professionalism!

What a great local business find! Supporting local businesses is important to us, always has been,…read morebut now more so than ever. We recently acquired a art for our family room and knew when purchasing it as oil painting on canvas stretched on frames the pieces needed floating frames. A bit of quick online research and a few phone calls, indicated the size of both of these pieces wasn't something most businesses couldn't assist with providing frames because of their large format. Our first call to Colbert Custom Framing, Jakob answered, he confidently told us they could frame our newly acquired art. He didn't disappoint, his expert eye and the framers skill and in a few weeks we had exactly what we dreamed of. Yes, there are many places to have treasures framed, but, please visit Colbert Custom Framing, you will be glad you did. Ask for Jakob.

Great place for my artwork to get that final touch if a perfect mat or frame work! Helpful but not…read morepushy. Exacting and professional work!

From the owner: Creative Custom Framing in Wheaton, IL is your one-stop shopping center for custom picture framing…read moreof all types. We have non-reflective glass, acid-free and museum quality materials, mirrors and dry-mounting are just some of the products and services we provide. We custom frame Sports memorabilia and, of course, jerseys. SO you can frame an autographed baseball, or any other cherished item in one of our awesome shadow box designs! We welcome all types of questions and business. Frame It! Whatever it is!

Maybe I don't have a multimillion dollar piece of art that warrants a frame that costs over $1,000,…read morebut I stopped by here a couple months ago and was quoted $1 to $2k for a wooden frame for my $700 piece of art. I'm all for local businesses and feel terrible that I ended up going to Hobby Lobby and spending 1/6 of the Framemakers price. But the frame that I ended up with looks super sturdy and professional. I don't know if it's really any different from what they have at Framemakers. And I saved $800. I wish they had competitive, more cost efficient offering beyond their super expensive frames.

The best framing place I've ever been to is Framemakers. The employees are extremely helpful and…read moreselecting frames and matte options. The quality of other work is excellent. I've probably had at least eight different interactions with them with one to two pictures at a time. Writing this review and reminds me I need to get some more artwork framed. I highly recommend them.

Assessed what is needed. Ready to proceed with new frame work. Great frame selection…read more Outstanding craftsmanship.

I called for a quote to have several thousand dollars in items framed. I asked about a Prisma frame…read morethat I wanted to use on the pieces. First, the woman sounded put out that I just asked for quote and didn't guarantee she would be my choice for framing. That would be based on best possible price for the money I am going to spend. And, second, told me she would have to have the Prisma company give her a quote because they are handmade frames - her answer ... "ummm, I don't..." that was enough. If you are put out by providing the services you are listed to provide : "FRAMING", then maybe you should be in business. You just lost over $5,000 in framing.

Friendly service that is always quick. They can cut frames…read moreunder 4 inches which a lot of places refuse to do.

Was searching for local framing shop and found this one with most liked reviews. Place was very…read moreclean, many options for framing and service was fantastic! Just needed custom mat framing for a gift I was working on and it turned out amazing. Will definitely be back!

Bill and Rose are amazing!! Not only did Rose help me paint this beautiful picture without me…read morehaving any prior knowledge of oil paints, but when there, I lost my ring and they kept in contact with me to eventually help me find it. They even offered to look through the trash to find it, but thankfully they found it on the floor a bit later. So happy to have found my ring and so impressed with the quality of the class I took, along with the multiple other services they offer. Will be booking again!!

I stopped by yesterday as I was walking around the neighborhood checking out the Farmers Market. I…read morenoticed this shop that sold all things lavender! I had to make a stop. I bought one of their lavender orange jam which I plan to use when I make scones. I absolutely love seeing the collection of arts, skincare, and culinary lavender base products. I am certainly going to visit this place again. It was great speaking with the owners. They offer great advice on baking scones and were super friendly.

I'm 60, a painter with a BFA from SAIC, have been an artist for 40+ years. I came to this store to…read morere-up my entire palette of Golden fluid acrylics and maybe pick up some of the new OPEN acrylics while I was at it. We were first stopped just inside the door by one friendly associate who welcomed/greeted us and recited a long menu of store specials and their back to school sale, and if we need help she's right over there at the counter for us. We were like, ok, got it, thanks! I knew what I needed and just wanted to see the colors I was buying in person, so I start shopping. Less than a minute later here's another associate, another WELCOME here's ALL our sales and our BACK TO SCHOOL SALE and if you need ANYTHING we're right over HERE by the counter! Okay, I said, thank you, that's great. I smiled and again I tried to start shopping. Another thirty seconds and here's another associate who gives me, AGAIN, the welcome/sales sales sales/we're over HERE by the cash register if you need anything! (Where ELSE am I going to go look for assistance? The deli next door at Whole Foods?) Unable to concentrate on selecting my paints, I went to give my husband the three things I had managed to pick up and was stopped by another associate who gave us both the same sales speech AGAIN. It was as though the entire shift was actively preventing me from finding the materials I was there, cash in pocket, struggling to buy. Yes, I did start getting terse and snippy when I was just repeatedly approached with the very same canned spam sales pitch by multiple ridiculously aggressive associates, because it was incredibly annoying. Maybe they thought I was shoplifting? One associate who had already given us the sales speech and apparently taken offense at my manner then approached me when I was by myself (of course) still trying to look at the Goldens. In a voice dripping with contempt, they slowly and deliberately gave me the same speech yet again. That's not creepy or confrontational, is it. Refusing to make eye contact with them, I squinted at the tube in my hands and said again, great, thanks, got it. We were in the store for maybe five minutes, seriously, for all of that. The contemptuous confrontational person came to the door while I was outside waiting for my husband, and stood with phone in hand, watching me with a little smile, seemingly texting. So on top of all that I'm sure I'm the new Karen on some sad social media site somewhere. And then we drove to the Schaumburg Blick, which is awesome with associates who are allowed to speak normally to customers and let them shop, and I bought all the rest of my paint there.

Still a great store, but uh. Guys, update your voicemail! "As we head into Covid lockdown..." Not…read moretimely!

Practical and to the point! I asked the owner how to tell my oil paintings from my acrylics. He…read moretook a look at the samples I had and made a judgement -- that fit with my own guesses. He added, "If you're going to paint over these, you could just put on a coat of Gesso, and then either oil of acrylic paint can work. Try on your least favorite old canvas first." He also knew convenient places to get the Gesso.

I'd stopped in here a few years ago with a friend who admired the artist Bev Doolittle's…read morecomprehensive artwork. She'd found out that this particular gallery had some of her paintings on display and so, we stopped in for a visit. (I suggest you google her work. It's very unique and captivating) These days, I still pass by this gallery quite often, but haven't looked inside since that day many years ago. Today I had a little extra time on my hands so I decided to pull my truck into it's parking lot and step inside once again...never a bad idea since other people's artwork often inspires me when I'm creating my own. After getting buzzed in (which surprised me a little), I was greeted by a voice in the back asking if I needed help. Seems they also have a framing business and were quite busy putting a few together. I let them know I was just looking around and went about my self guided tour...at least, that's what I would have preferred. While perusing the artwork for a minute or two, a gentleman (who I assume was the owner) joined me in my stroll and after asking what I do for a living ( I HATE that), went on to tell me that he just had his whole house painted and that it doesn't pay to do it himself anymore. I'm sorry, but I didn't stop in here to hear about other people's life stories unless it's being told to me on canvas. So I give him polite one word answers and eventually, he gets the hint and leaves me alone. Just to make sure, I move to another part of the shop. But after looking around a while, I'd noticed that there really isn't much inside. A few cool colored etchings of buildings in Germany and they still carry some of Doolittle's works (one really cool canvas of native americans riding straight towards the viewer in full war paint called "Beyond Negotiations"), but not much else. To be honest, the place is a little unorganized and cluttered, but I can't say what it's cluttered WITH since there's really not a lot of artwork. If I was really in the market for some paintings, I'd probably be disappointed and not return. I guess that sums up my review, too. Leaving and not wanting to return kinda says it all, don't you think? I'm afraid two stars is all I can muster for Evergreen Gallery. Sorry about that, folks...I left uninspired.

I went to The Great Frame Up to get a print framed. It was my first time visiting this location,…read morebut I've had things framed at other Great Frame Up locations. The employees were very helpful in helping me pick out a mat and frame that would coordinate well with my photo. They spent two hours with me going over many options. My only issue is that I feel they tried to increase the price as much as possible. My first inclination was when they suggested 3 mats for the photo, and in my other experiences I only had 2 mats suggested. Then, when I was checking out, I was not given the option to complete "do it yourself" framing to reduce the price, which I took advantage of in my other framing experiences. When we brought the final product home, I noticed that the glass had UV protection, and I can only assume that it was expensive than regular glass. We were in the store for two hours picking out materials, so I was fatigued by check out time and didn't ask the necessary questions. Overall, I'm giving this place 4 stars. I would recommend it but just ask a lot of questions to make sure that you are getting the best price.

Helpful for selection of matting, frames. Quality work. Ready on the date given for completion…read more Locally owed and operated.

From the owner: Kramer Custom Picture shop offers framing and matting for prints, posters and artwork. We also…read moreoffer repair, restoration and replacement of old or damaged frames.