http://electronova.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] electronova.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] davis_square2009-05-16 12:15 pm
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Small dixie cups?

Where do I find these? You know - the tiny paper ones you use for jell-o shots. I've checked CVS, the dollar store, and a few grocery stores with no luck. :/

Time is kind of important, they're for a birthday party and I had no idea they'd be so difficult to find.
Yay, I found a Foodmaster that had them! Thanks guys.

While I'm here - any leads on a basic, inexpensive, 16"x20" black picture frame would be fabulous! TJMaxx had nothing, and all the frame stores in the area only seem to carry ridiculously expensive frames that aren't what I need.

Thanks! :)

[identity profile] moireach.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Maybe Target for the picture frame? You can check the website first for price range to see if it works for you.

And maybe a party supply store for the cups??

[identity profile] richips.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Staples for the cups?
Dollar tree for the frame.

your icon is hypnotizing.
Edited 2009-05-16 16:22 (UTC)

[identity profile] treacle-well.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:26 pm (UTC)(link)
A.C. Moore for the cheap frame. There's one at Assembly Square.

[identity profile] thespian.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
i saw the wee little cups, bulk and cheap, at Christmas Tree Shops yesterday if you take the ac moore frame suggestion.

[identity profile] anotherjen.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Goodwill on Elm St. in Davis Square and the Salvation Army on Broadway in Winter Hill often have picture frames for cheap, though of course you might be out of luck if your needs are that specific.

[identity profile] talonvaki.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I saw the old-school paper Dixie cups at Target.
I'd try Pearl in Central Square for the frame.

[identity profile] miss-chance.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Artist and Craftsman Supply in Central Sq. has a huge selection of inexpensive frames, some of which are also "cheap" and some of which cost just a little more and are decent inexpensive frames. I highly recommend them. (They're across the street from Pearl Arts and Crafts, at the Central Square T-stop. Also really nice, smart, friendly people at A&C.

[identity profile] ravenword.livejournal.com 2009-05-16 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know if it counts as "in the area," but whenever I need a larger picture frame I go to IKEA. The sizes are measured in cm rather than inches, but it's generally close enough to make it work. As long as you buy a frame that's bigger than the artwork, you can always have a custom mat cut for it (cheaper than a whole custom frame job).

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[identity profile] colorgarden.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
The cheapest 16 x 20 picture frames you can get are in college bookstores. There are four separate black plastic sides, not unlike the kind you'd use for "binding" with a clear report cover, and it comes with a sheet of plastic instead of glass.

Since it's mid-May and Harvard undergrad lets out in a couple of weeks, I'd see if I could get one that a departing Harvard kid left on the corner or is selling at a yard sale. Doesn't get cheaper than that.

[identity profile] whodameg.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
In the future, I'd recommend those small little salad dressing cups with lids they sell at costco or bj's. The jello separates better, and you can snap the lid on for portability. I'm too old for this crap now, but I just thought I'd pass on my wisdom.

[identity profile] m00n.livejournal.com 2009-05-17 04:35 pm (UTC)(link)
For frames: Artist & Craftsman Supply in Central Square, Blick's in Central Square, or Pearl Arts & Crafts in Central Square. I've bought several 24" x 36" black "fake wood" frames from them for between $15 and $20 each.