There’s nothing like taking an accomplishment, memory or piece of art and cherishing it forever within a beautiful custom frame.
The Artful Framer, a full-service, custom picture framing gallery, and its owners Kari Butz and Genia Leehy want to help you do just that.
Kari and Genia understand how important decor can be in making your house feel like a home and that your tastes may change from time to time.
“You may find the pictures and artwork you loved once just don’t seem to fit the style of your new home or latest decorating ideas,” Kari said. “Sometimes a new frame design may be all it takes to do the trick. Or you may find fresh, new artwork best compliments a new style or theme.”
Together, Kari and Genia have more than 30 years combined experience in the business and both thoroughly love what they do, which they feel shows in the quality of their work.
“I enjoy getting to see and help select framing for photos, children’s art, and personal things like that,” Genia said. “You’d be surprised at the things that make great framed pieces for the wall. We framed a giant (once alive) moth, awhile back, and it was a real knockout!”
The Artful Framer, which will celebrate 12 years this May, is an “eye-catching” shop filled with a tremendous selection of the finest picture frame mouldings.
“We have thousands of frame samples from around the world,” Genia said, adding new samples come in regularly and stock changes with the trends.
Kari and Genia assure there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes.
“We specialize in conservation, needlework, mirror and memorabilia framing,” added Kari.
Prices for a custom frame vary, depending on the moulding.
“We use only the highest quality products and all work is expertly done in-house,” Genia said.
The store also has a very nice selection of photo and ready-made frames. They have many beautiful, pre-framed gallery pieces and a variety of unframed prints in stock.
“If the right piece still eludes you, thousands of prints are available by order through our print catalogues,” Genia said.
Kari and Genia carry unique and fun gift and decor items as well.
The Artful Framer is located at 6505 Sashabaw Rd., in the Independence Towne Square shopping mall located at the corner of Waldon near I-75. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (248) 620-9724.