Eagle Scout Award
 
Celebrate the accomplishment of a lifetime - the achievement of Eagle Scout. Patches, badges, cords, photographs, scarves and pins can all be incorporated in a custom framed shadow box that will preserve the experience.
 
African Safari
 
The memories of a photographic safari to Africa can be re-lived indefinitely through this dramatic shadow box. Photos, beaded art, and mementos are all displayed with the name AFRICA embossed into the suede fabric background.
 
Cigar Band Collection
 
A boy's childhood collection of cigar bands is elegantly displayed in a very custom designed frame. The fabric matting is cut into the shape of a large cigar band to complement the collection. The school book that contained the bands for many years is prominently displayed in the frame.
 
Texans Inaugural Season Tickets
 
Two commemorative inaugural season tickets for the new Houston Texans football team were framed using the team colors along with a photo of the spectacular Reliant Stadium. We designed the custom Texans Logo cut into the red, white and blue mats.
 
Dream Team Jersey
 
This "Olympics Dream Team I" jersey is hand-stitched over a white linen background and framed with 2 brightly colored glossy frames. The conservation glass is spaced away from the fabric.
 
WWI Lloyd’s of London Insurance Policy
 
The policy covered British ship, which was torpedoed during the war. We designed a double-sided frame of rich lacquered burl, and an acrylic table stand. The document was encapsulated in a Mylar sleeve so while it is enjoyed it will also be preserved.
 
Five Generations Shadow Box
 
Personal items from five women in one family dating back to 1844 were lovingly given to the youngest family member. Bits of lace, a locket, a charm bracelet, some crochet, photographs and a handkerchief were all carefully stitched onto blue silk and surrounded by a gold leaf shadow box moulding.
 
Houston Rodeo Badges
 
These badges are awarded to the thousands of committee volunteers whose purpose is to raise money for college scholarships. We embossed the shape of the "boot" Rodeo logo into maroon ultra suede.
 
1904 Black Wedding Dress
 
This remarkably well-preserved garment was hand-stitched onto a silk background along with an original photo of the bride and groom and a reduced color copy of their marriage license. The dress, which was actually a 2-piece suit, was very heavy fabric. The completed frame was 40" x 60".
 
Civil War Bullets
 
Four authentic civil war bullets were mounted over navy ultra suede. We re-typed the information cards onto a parchment paper and singed the edges. The frame, decorated with X’s, closely resembles the crossed leather bandoleers worn by the soldiers.
 
Fiesta® Kitchen Kraftware
 
We reproduced the signature pattern on the handles of the utensils and embossed the design into the fabric background. The items were embellished by an ornate silver shadow box moulding.
 
1850 Texas Map
 
The map, produced not long after Texas became a state, was framed with a clean cream linen mat and gold leaf fillet. We chose a Hicks mahogany frame and added 4 "Texas Stars" gold leafed to match the frame lip. UV filtering conservation glass will preserve the map for future generations.
 
Antique Chinese Suit
 
The suit, shoes, hat and fan were brought from China to the US after the Boxer Rebellion in 1913. An emperor or other wealthy powerful person would have worn this type clothing. We chose a hand-carved white gold over blue clay frame with a "fish" design in the corners. The fabric was carefully stitched onto a pongee silk.
 
Mother’s Wedding Shoes
 
A pair of sisters and a pair of their Mother’s wedding shoes make two beautiful keepsake shadow boxes. Photographs of the bride and groom and pieces of the wedding veil complete these elegant frames.
 
The Hindenburg
 
Historical pieces of the girders and skin of the dirigible are mounted onto acrylic sheets and floated over copies of authentic newspaper stories. The frame is made of a wood frame covered with model airplane covering material, closely resembling the actual skin of the ship. Some photos, a stamp cover and a model of The Hindenburg complete the presentation.
 
Closing the Rainbow Room
 
A favorite dining and dancing location in New York since 1934, The Rainbow Room closed in 1998. A menu, a plate and a treasured photograph were framed in a festive shadow box decorated with ribbons and confetti, and completed with a silver leaf art deco frame.
 
Baseball Collection
 
Don’t know what to do with your "Babe Ruth" or "Mickey Mantle" autographed baseballs? This design allows them to be displayed safely with no adhesives or other harmful materials. They are easily removed. Each one has its own brass plate and spaces were left for any additions to the collection.
 
Wedding Crowns
 
Our special, creative design called for no adhesives to hold the crowns to a "floating" piece of glass. They are suspended over a seafoam green moiré and a rope pattern silver leaf frame.