I went into Tsuga Fine Art earlier this year for a custom framing job. I was warmly welcomed, and…read morethe framing options were clearly explained to me. I specifically requested that the frame/mat not cover the low "g" (see photos) on my drawing, and this request was superbly honored. I remember that the time frame for the custom framing job seemed reasonable, and that I felt that the price was reasonable also. The price was around $200. I drew this drawing/doodle last year when my friend Sammar came over to my house for a virtual water tasting with Water Sommelier Martin Riese, but Martin cancelled the virtual water tasting at the last minute due to a personal emergency, so Sammar and I chatted and doodled spontaneously. I do consider this drawing and writing to be a doodle, and I would not have considered framing it of my own accord, but my Brother / Best Friend Ryan, who currently works as a Flight Nurse on a Helicopter (Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Transport Nursing) saw my drawing and he said that he really liked it, and he told me that he wanted it framed for his Birthday. I know that I can do much better with both drawing and calligraphy, so I wasn't sure how Tsuga's staff would react to this drawing/doodle when I'm sure that they deal with professional artists frequently. I didn't draw this with any intention to ever frame it. However, the staff member who handled my custom framing order was very sweet and genuine, and she had a very positive reaction to my drawing as soon as I showed it to her. Ryan loved his Birthday present. I don't remember the exact time frame that the Tsuga staff member said that they would have it ready in, I think it was 3 weeks or so. But I do remember that the custom framing job was done well in advance of Ryan's Birthday, and I also remember that Tsuga completed it within the time frame that they had promised me, which I appreciated. I am very happy with my experience at Tsuga Fine Art, and I would recommend them for custom framing. I would return any time if I ever have anything else that I would like to get custom framed.

This is a review of the artwork and gifts available at Tsuga. There is a lot of local artwork to…read morechoose from. You can get sizes from miniatures to a large canvas. Special gifts are easy to find. Pick from coasters, jewelry, hand-turned wood tools, interesting miniatures or finger puppets for the kids, to name a few. Yelpers love the quality framing and I highly recommend them for art and gifts.

Rich did a beautiful job framing a group of photographs for me. His selection of matte boards to…read morechoose from was amazing and he had one that was absolutely perfect. He is an artist in his own right - all of his cuts were exact and the spacing of my photos was impeccable. The value of his work is unparalleled. You will not find another framer who will do such a superb job at a very fair price. Lastly, I must mention his turn around - very quickly done. I can't say he would be able to do all projects as fast as he did mine but it was finished within two days, at most three. Simply incredible!

I needed a large scale art print framed - 30x48 - and had never gotten anything custom made before…read more After reading a lot of mixed reviews for other places I came across Rich's and am so glad I did. He had a fantastic selection of frames and mats and made the process fun and exciting. Rich was knowledgeable, inviting and patient. The pricing is very transparent and a fantastic value. I will definitely return for all my future custom framing needs.

Ben Franklin is a wonderful and special crafts store. I absolutely love coming here! They have a…read moregreat selection of items, especially fabric. It is insane how many fabric options there are. It is not even comparable to the other chain stores in the area. They also have a good selection of sewing notions and sewing patterns. And wow they have a ton of puzzles!! It's so fun coming in here and seeing all the great things they have to offer. The lady cutting my fabric was very kind and gave me lots of good recommendations for my sewing project. The store had a lovely ambiance. I would highly recommend checking Ben Franklin out for your crafting needs!

Absolute favorite crafts store. They have everything my kids have ever needed for the various…read moreschool projects, be it craft wire, tri-fold board, foam tapes, construction paper, frames, etc. People who work there are some of the nicest and knowledgeable people I've come across at a store. I went to get some pop tape for a project. Not only was I shown the exact place to find it in, but also the one that would work best for my needs. The lady asked me what I wanted it for and went above and beyond by grabbing a piece of paper and showing me other ways to do it. What I had imagined to be too much work, seemed very simple after all, after the little demo from her. So thankful for this store and its employees!

Had a wonderful experience getting some paintings framed here! Sara (the owner) is an absolute…read morepleasure to work with. And the rest of the staff was very friendly and welcoming. A fantastic selection of beautiful custom frames. Great pricing for the quality and care that goes into the service. I will definitely be back for my framing needs in the future.

We had some family pieces handed down to us for our new home and they needed some work done to be…read moreready to hang. The folks at Artisan Custom Framing were immediately able to help with my walk in and they are very friendly and helpful. We picked out frames and glass fairly quickly and they were able to find a good fit for my pieces that was within my budget. Turn around time was about three weeks which was expected and worth the wait! We got our pieces back and hung them immediately. We are so in love and happy with how they turned out. I have a few more pieces that will need re-framing and I will also be bringing those here. They did an awesome job!

I should have written this up months ago, but better late than never…read more.. Last Christmas season, I had a photograph and store bought frame and matte as I was planning on a DIY photo for my Dad. I then learned that I would need a custom matte cut for the photo's size and was pressed for time. I called up Framer vs Framer and talked to Lori. She said "Sure, come on in!" Even though it was past her closing time and she was swamped with orders. I arrived and moments later she had a perfectly cut matte for me. She also saw that my frame could easily be improved, and offered up a wire hanger with a new backing and attachments, moments later the photo was looking great and ready for wrapping! All this service at a more than reasonable price. Lori went the extra mile and it was very appreciated, THANK YOU!

This year my mother passed away. Receiving the beloved heirlooms from her home was bittersweet. I…read morelove the pretty things that have been handed down for generations, but losing my mother was a high price to pay. Upon receipt, a couple of the items had been damaged in shipping. I took two of them to Framer vs Framer. A marriage certificate of my fifth-greatgrandparents. My grandmother's college degree and honor roll pin. These are priceless treasures and I am honored to now call them my own. When I turned the items in, I was given a date four weeks later. That felt like an eternity, but for what I wanted it was reasonable. The desk person told me they were quite backed up, and I understood and agreed. After four weeks had passed, I telephoned to ask if my items were ready for pickup. No, they are running behind. They will call me. Alright, I don't like it, but I will wait. These things happen. Lots of people are short staffed these days. I get it. Another four weeks goes by and again I telephone. This time I spoke to a different person who was very rude to me. She told me "WE will call YOU when it's ready. We have people who have been waiting for their orders since June." [It is now December 16 and I turned in my order October 20] If that is true, why didn't you tell me that when I turned in my order? At least it would have been honest. I can deal with late but honest. The employee continued, "We don't even have your frames in yet. We ordered them, but they haven't come in." Oh, alright. Lots of people are experiencing a supply chain issue. I don't like her attitude, but whatever. Interestingly, I received a phone call from the company about two hours later, telling me my order was ready. Wow. Really? Maybe there's a miscommunication amongst staff, but the way that woman spoke to me was unacceptable. The work is fine as far as I can tell, but I will never ever return or recommend Framer vs Framer. This is unfortunate. I regularly choose small businesses over big box stores. I could have taken my money to anybody. I've used them before and had satisfactory results. I would have been disappointed if the order had taken another four weeks, but I'm a reasonable person if the clerks are at least courteous. I think most folks are.

Doug was so helpful with suggestions on best framing practices . Loved how my artwork turned outread more

when we walked in for a studio tour, the owners were there and greeted us. They were very friendly…read moreand told us a little bit about Snohomish and their gallery. There's wall-to-wall paintings and multiple rooms. I liked what they had and it looks like they do custom framing.

I like Lake City Picture Framing at 140th and Lake City Way. I can't count the number of pictures…read moreI've had framed there. I've had pictures framed elsewhere in the past, but since I found Lake City Picture Framing, I haven't bothered to go anywhere else. They have a great selection of mats and frames, excellent staff to provide advice if you want it, and flawless assembly (or you can have all the materials prepared to size and assemble it yourself if you prefer and have the necessary tools). It's a local business, not part of a chain, and I believe family owned. When I travel, the souvenirs I'm most interested in are works of art by local artists. Lake City Picture Framing has created custom frames for my extremely diverse collection of art from other countries and cultures.

***** FIVE STARS ***** Call or Visit Them 1st. you wont be…read moredisappointed. Very organized & friendly showroom. Easy private parking. Want peace of mind that your custom framing is done right. No matter the complexity or subject, they can do it right. Don't worry, be happy that you used them, you will become a decades long repeat customer like me.!

Every time I'm here the customer service is terrible. They need to hire more people to be on the…read morefloor. I asked one of the employees for help finding a product in their store and she told me to find it myself. Very unimpressed

The company may carry a lot of items, but what is actually in stock at the store feels much less. I…read morefeel like I get lucky if they actually have what I want in stock. Their delivery service is also worthless. I provided VERY explicit instructions for how to find my apartment, including instructions to call me if there were any difficulties in finding it, and noting that they should ONLY leave the package directly at my door. They never called, and wound up delivering my purchase to someone else, effectively stealing my money. I would not trust this company with another delivery. Call ahead to make sure they have what you want in stock so that you don't waste your time.