Different Types of Box Frames

There are really only two different kinds of box frames that you can buy and it's important to know the difference as it will have an effect on the finished look.

Deep Rebate Frame

 The first type of frame is a deep rebate frame.  These are made from one piece of wood (a deep rebate moulding) rather than having a box fixed to the back of them.  Not only do these frames have a modern and contemporary feel, but because they are made from one piece of wood you have the option of either hanging them to the wall or leaving them to to stand on a shelf or windowsill.  They look great from the side, so if you are hanging it from a wall you won't need to worry about the side profile.

Box Style Frame

The second type of frame is the box frame - these use a standard moulding for the frame face and have a box fixed to the back of the frame.  The key advantage to this type of frame is that you can get a greater depth, giving you more flexibility as to what you can frame.  For the deep rebate frames, choice is very limited for all aspects: colour, style and depth, as there are not a lot of deep rebate mouldings on the market.

We still use contemporary mouldings for our box style frames and the box is only visible from the side view.  Because of how these are made we can also look into bespoke requests for our customers (something we can't do for the deep rebate frames) - whether the request is for a different colour frame or different dimensions - including depth, we can usually help.

Visit our website to see our complete range - and please feel free to get in touch with any bespoke requests.

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New! 12 x 16 Inch Deep Box Frames - New Colours

Our 12 x 16 inch box frames have proved so popular that we have added another two colour options to our range.

12 x 16 Inch Deep Beech Box Frame

12 x 16 Inch Deep Beech Box Frame

Here they are: Silver and Beech.   These form part of our 55m deep range - they have a box fixed to the back to allow for the extra depth that may be required for your special keepsakes

Don't forget to visit our website to see our full range of keepsake box frames.

New Range of Extra Deep Box Frames for Keepsakes

I'm sure there only a few people that get excited about frames - me being one of them, particularly when I took delivery of our new range of frames.  We've had a number of requests from customers for different colours and sizes, so we've now added several more extra deep frames to our website.

The frames are all modern looking with a box fixed to the back, to get the extra depth.  They are all 55m deep internally - giving much flexibility of what can be displayed in the frame.

I hope you like them as much as me (or somewhat as much as me!!).  Here's some pictures of a couple of the frames - check out our website for the complete range!

Black 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Front View

Black 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Back View

Black 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Side View

Oak 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Front View

Oak 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Back View

Oak 8 x 10 Extra Deep Box Frame: 55mm Deep - Side View

NEW! Extra Extra Deep Shadowbox Keepsake Frames

Our new EXTRA EXTRA DEEP keepsake frames are perfect for framing 3d keepsakes and memories.  These particular frames are made with a box fixed to the back, to allow for the extra depth.  Internal depth is 55mm and the frame is approx 9 x 11 inches.  Great value product at a great price: £19.99.

See website for more details and to purchase: Extra Extra Deep White Keepsake Frame; Extra Extra Deep Beech Keepsake Frame; Extra Extra Deep Oak Keepsake Frame

Tips for Baby Keepsake Frames. 1. Choosing the Keepsake and Frame

If you like the idea of framing something special and sentimental to you, but don't know where to start, here's a few basic tips to help out.  Since my website is geared to babies and children, this is where I will focus, but the same tips will apply to anything.

1) Choosing the keepsake.  What is important to you?  Do you have something in particular that reminds you of cherished times or a special occasion?  For children this might be christening gifts that end up getting hidden away in a box, or a baby's first shoes, a comforter, the hospital band, a first nappy, 3d baby castings, a booty.....

2) Making sure you get a frame that fits.  If you are buying one of our empty keepsake frames, you will need to measure the items prior to purchase to make sure they will fit.  Depth is probably the most important factor here as it can be the most restrictive.  We have a range of deep box frames in three different depths.

3) Mount or no mount... that is the question.  How do you want your keepsakes displayed?  Are you going for a less is more approach and framing a lone item?  If so a mount would look great.  If on the other hand you have several items to frame and you need the extra space, then you probably won't need the mount.  If you do decide on mount, you can get more than one opening to split the display (e.g. photo on one side and a shoe on another). 

4) Choosing the frame colour and style.  Where is the frame going to be displayed?  Which room?  Do you want it to stand on a shelf or windowsill or hung on a wall?  What decor will it need to match?  By considering all of these questions, you will narrow down the colour and style that you are looking for.

Check out our website www.forkeepssake.co.uk to view our range of deep shadowbox style frames (Empty Keepsake Frames) that have been designed specifically to display baby keepsakes.

Silver Keepsake Frame for Christening Keepsakes

If like me you've had numerous gorgeous gifts and keepsakes for your child's christening or baptism and are to reluctant to hide them in a keepsake box, why not display them in a keepsake frame?

Set in a shadowbox style box frame, they make a stunning display and the frame can be co-ordinated to complment any room in the house.

We have a range of Empty Keepsake Frames at For Keep's Sake.  Our deep box frames come in a range of 3 depths and various colours. 

We can also frame your keepsakes for you, in the designs specified in our website.  If you have a more bespoke request, please email us and we'll do our best to help.

Don't forget to visit www.forkeepssake.co.uk to see our complete range of products which include baby casting kits, name frames, wooden nursery letters and more.  Thanks for looking!

Keepsake Frames for Baby Shoes - What a fab idea!!

I've always had a thing for shoes. Shoes, shoes, shoes. I own so many pairs, but since having two little girls, I just don't get the opportunity to wear them out as much as I used to!!




So has having children numbed this obsession at all? Nope, it's simply evolved it - I now love baby shoes!!
So you can imagine how reluctant I am to either throw away my favourite beautiful baby shoes once they have been outworn, or hide them away in the loft for no-one to see - what's the point?

Instead I have opted for framing them! They look fantastic in deep box frames either on the wall or left to stand on a shelf or windowsill. But for me, they had to have a cool and contemporary feel to so that they would complement my modern home.

This is how our 'Keepsake Frames' were born, incidentally. Why stop at baby shoes? Not everyone has a thing for shoes. But most, if not all mums, will have something that is special to them that they are not quite ready to let go of. Hospital bracelets? Baby's first outfit? Little castings that they have made of their baby's hands or feet? Keepsake Frames are the way forward.

Visit www.forkeepssake.co.uk to view our range of personalised gifts and keepsakes.  View our range of Keepsake Frames, which are deep box frames designed specifically for displaying baby keepsakes.