Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing

09/04/2026

A few weeks ago, we delivered and installed a collection of Hermès scarves in an open stairway leading from the first floor to the second. Now, our client has added two more! 🧡

These newest pieces are installed in the same open stairway, this time leading from the first floor down to the basement. All of the scarves are displayed on a black brick wall, where their bold colors and patterns really stand out.

We love how the collection now carries through both levels of the home—turning the stairways into colorful, unexpected gallery spaces. ✨

09/04/2026

This whimsical needlepoint is full of personality! 🧵✨

Needlepoint pieces often benefit from blocking as part of the framing process. We use a multi-stage process to carefully work the piece into a straight, properly aligned position before archivally mounting it.

Rounded mat corners add a playful touch, while the layered mat design brings out the details: a gray top mat with a black bevel over a white bottom mat with a white bevel.

We finished it with a narrow, dark brown veneer scoop frame—just enough warmth and detail to complement the needlepoint without distracting from it.

Thoughtful design and careful craftsmanship make all the difference. 🖼️

09/01/2026

Now through November 30, we're offering $5 off every $25 you spend on custom framing - no limit!

09/01/2026

Just posted September's blog on our website!

https://www.colbertcustomframing.com/blogs/news/why-we-frame-the-way-we-do-the-principles-of-conservation

Why do we frame things the way we do?

There’s a lot more to custom framing than choosing a pretty frame and mat. The artwork itself, how it needs to be mounted and protected, the glazing, spacing, materials, construction, and even the hardware on the back all play a role.

In our September blog, we’re taking you behind the design process to explain the principles of conservation that guide what we do—and why preservation and beautiful design can work together.

Read “Why We Frame the Way We Do: The Principles of Conservation” on our blog. Read the September blog

08/28/2026

Did you know we offer oval, circle, and other specialty-shaped frames? 👀

This little colorful whale watercolor is just too cute! 🐋💙 We paired it with a light blue circle mat and a shimmery silver circle frame for a look that’s clean, simple, and playful.

Sometimes the shape of the frame is what makes the whole design! ✨

08/28/2026

Sometimes, simple really is best. 🤎

These two canvases each have a single, simple flat frame—one charcoal and one warm orange fruitwood. Nothing competing with the artwork, just frames that complement the colors, style, and feel of each piece.

We love figuring out those little details that make the whole thing come together—choosing just the right color, style, and finish for every kind of art.

Because the right frame doesn't draw attention to itself. It just makes the art look great. ✨

You’re Going to Love It!

08/20/2026

Honor family legacy and history with thoughtful framing and custom nameplate engraving.

This 1927 high school letter patch for basketball is a wonderful piece of family history, and we designed the frame to let the story take center stage. The patch is sewn directly to an acid-free mat for secure, archival support, with an air barrier between the artwork and the glass.

We chose Museum Glass for "amazing clarity", anti-glare performance, and UV filtering, then finished it with a simple rustic wood-tone frame. A custom engraved brass nameplate completes the piece, adding context and making sure its story is remembered.

Pieces like this deserve to be preserved—and displayed with pride.

08/19/2026

🏆 Make It Personal with Custom Engraving!

Add a professional, lasting touch with custom engraved nameplates from Colbert Custom Framing & Art Printing.

Perfect for:

✨ Awards & Recognition
🏅 Sports Memorabilia
🎖️ Military & Service Displays
🖼️ Framed Keepsakes
🏢 Corporate Displays
🪧 Desk Plates & Signage

Custom plates can include text, numbers, symbols, and more, with a digital mock-up provided before engraving so you can approve the design.

👉 Start your custom engraving order today:
https://bit.ly/45CMn0Z

📍 Naperville, IL
📞 630-717-1448

Custom plates can include text, numbers, and symbols and are available in a variety of sizes and mounting options to complement your project. Logos and artwork available for additional fees - call 630-717-1448 or email [email protected] for details. Before any plate is engraved, you’ll receive...

08/19/2026

Need things hung? We can do that!

Today we hung a collection of diplomas and certificates—and we can do more than just put them on the wall. We can advise on layout, spacing, and placement so your collection looks intentional and balanced.

From one special piece to an entire gallery wall, we can take care of the details from design to installation. 🖼️

08/18/2026

Two original colored pencil pieces. Two completely different personalities. Two custom framing designs created to bring out what makes each one special.

"Steadfast” features rich autumn leaves, so we chose neutral earth-toned matting and a clean brown frame that quietly reinforces the natural colors and textures of the artwork.

For “Sunflowers", we chose a light 8-ply top mat (we love its thick beveled edge) with a subtle minty-green reveal, paired with a warm silver frame covered in tiny dots. Those delicate dots beautifully echo the tiny sunflower seeds in the artwork—a small detail that makes the entire design feel connected.

Both pieces are full of personality, but the framing doesn't compete with the artwork. Instead, the colors, textures, and details continue what each piece is already doing and draw your attention right back to the art.

Finished with “amazing clarity” anti-glare UV-filtering Museum Glass.

That's what thoughtful custom framing is all about: finding the details that make the artwork look like it belongs exactly where it is.

You're Going to Love It.