Looking for a 45 / 7" album frame

[lonelyholiday.livejournal.com]

I have a 45 single / 7 inch album that I'd like to frame, and while full-sized vinyl frames are a dime a dozen, I'm having trouble finding one for the smaller size record. And the custom route seems to be awfully expensive for something like this.

Anyone know somewhere local to buy a 7 inch square frame, or a larger one that's matted down to 7 inches? Or do you HAVE one lying unused in your basement or something?

Edit: I posted on Freecycle as well and actually got a response from someone with a frame that might work. So I can't report back on whether any of these (great) suggestions worked out, but maybe they'll help someone else.

Or maybe I'll come back to the suggestions once I pick up the Freecycle option and find out it's the wrong size. heh.

Comments

[nungnung.livejournal.com]

I believe I've seen 7 x 7" square frames at A.C. Moore over at Assembly Square. Might be worth a phone call.

[lonelyholiday.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll have to give them a try over the weekend.

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

Ikea has a lot of small square frames. Might check out their website to see if anything'll fit.

[lonelyholiday.livejournal.com]

Yeah, both Target and Ikea's websites returned 1000+ results for frames, and let you narrow the search by price or color, but not by size. So my attempts at clicking around didn't turn up any 7x7, but that's not to say they don't exist...

I'll have to sift through more carefully when I'm not at work. :)

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

I will measure mine when I get home. I think they are about that size, but possibly a bit smaller (I think they're called ribba)

actually, oui:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40078049

that might work

[pjmorgan.livejournal.com]

Sorry I can't help, but can you advise where I can pick up full sized album frames locally?

[lonelyholiday.livejournal.com]

I've gotten several at the Somerville Ave Target for about $10 each. So, not QUITE the dime I mentioned, but pretty reasonable.

[pjmorgan.livejournal.com]

I guess you're happy with them? Some reviewers on Amazon (this page (http://www.amazon.com/Record-Album-Frame-Black-2812x12-22-29/dp/B000GJX9QM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1265924940&sr=8-1)) of the Target product expressed concern about its sturdiness, but I figure for something that's just going to go on your wall and not be touched it must be OK, right?

[lonelyholiday.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've had the oldest for probably six years at this point, and it's fine. It's survived one move in that time period, but like you said, otherwise it just hangs untouched, so it doesn't need to be TOO sturdy anyway.

[ron_newman]

I've added the 'framing' tag. I don't know if any of the previous posts are useful, but take a look.

[upsidown.livejournal.com]

http://wholesaleposterframes.com/

Not too pricey, have had multiple good experiences.