I have had two large Elk photos from years ago, and have long considered to have them framed. I was impressed by the many 5-Star ratings Fred and his wife have achieved, and now I know why. The photos I picked up today were framed to perfection. The wood framing was cut and fitted with high precision, and all aspects of the hardware made the frame itself, a work of art. If you need a photo or artwork handled with care and embellished by its mounting, look no further. read more

This is one of those stores that's been here forever but most likely have passed by. We needed to repair a picture frame that broke, so we went here. Good workmanship, good service and good prices. Would definitely recommend. You never realize how important getting a good frame is - until you need one. read more

We have had artworks, precious old photos and an important historical document framed here over the years. Each time we were given patient, individual attention and advice. We were never rushed or ill advised. The final product was always beautiful and a reflection of careful and expert workmanship. The owner is very friendly, pleasant and honest. I recommend this place for all your framing needs without hesitation. read more

Very professional, helpful, friendly owner. And excellent selection and value. I highly recommend them.

I've had several pieces framed by Fred. He is very friendly and always does a great job. His prices are fair, and he always completes the job on time. read more

Budget Framer - Fred framed this oil painting for me and recommended the perfect style to make it stand out. - Framing Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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I commissioned a project ( two shadow boxes for medals) through Budget Framer. It was discussed extensively as to the design & layout of the project. Fred, the proprietor, decided to make the boxes exactly how I asked him not to, he said he was unable to contact me, so went ahead and made them in a manner that was easier & cheaper for himself. When we discussed the issue, Fred stated that it was not his problem & he was only willing to return $800.00 of my $1500.00 deposit, I left with nothing. Your money is just that, please don't let someone steal it from you & force you to go to court. I would absolutely give zero stars read more

Have come in to see Fred for the past 4 years. We have brought in several rare and unique sizes of pictures and paintings which I was skeptical about how they would turn out. Every time he has exceeded my expectations and remains a true gem and master craftsman here in Colorado Springs. He has also repaired substandard work from other vendors which again I did not fully expect. I highly recommended Budget Framer for any and all custom or routine framing work! 5 stars!!! read more

I had a couple of pieces needing some work done, including one from 1941. Fred takes the time to point out options which could be used for the type and nature of the piece being considered. The store isn't inexpensive, and certainly not budget, but the quality of the work and attention to detail is clear. Be transparent on what one's budget is and Fred can do his best to craft something that will accommodate. There is certainly no issue on quality and service at the BF. read more

When you need picture framing, matting, shadow boxes or any other picture related help Budget Framer is the place to go! They are, and have been for many years, my framing service business of choice. Fred knows how to take care of a customers needs inexpensively, professionally and produce a quality end result. A result that you would be proud to hang on your wall or to present as a gift. 5 stars all the way read more

May 13th, framing complete and it's beautiful. Fred did an amazing job. Fred also noticed that the frame width I'd originally chose was a bit small for the art piece itself. Bringing that to my attention, he had the same style frame, but wider in stock, and of course, I went with that. VERY professionally done. When it comes to Museum pieces of art work, it's absolutely fabulous to find an outstanding framer whose quality of work is superior and the turn around time is fast too. Family owned and operated for decades. read more

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Hands down the best framer in town. Fred has framed everything I've needed for 30 years, always with exceptional quality and an eye for detail. He's the only one I trust with important pieces displaying my family and our lives and memories. Excellent owner and business. read more

I've been using Budget Framer to frame all the art in my collection (oils, acrylics, watercolors). They have a great selection of frame and mats at good prices. Fred is experienced and has a great eye with valuable recommendations to really help a piece stand out. read more

When my nephew visited, he picked out two of my watercolors to keep. Fred and his son Sharbel really helped me out in framing these to send to him. The whole enterprise was a labor of love. Sharbel picked a color for one mat that I never would have considered, but it's a dynamic color and I know that my nephew will love it. Fred finished matting and mounting overnight! I wish that I could be there to see my nephew's face when he unwraps them. Thank you, Budget Framer. read more

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I have worked with Fred to have him frame all of our photos and art for close to twenty years now. No matter what the project was, he absolutely hit the nail on the head every time. His knowledge, skills and communication are the best. Along with that, Fred is a true gentleman at all times. I cannot say enough good about Fred, he is the best. read more

We recently moved into a house with way more wall space than we've ever had before. I'd had some pieces of artwork I'd wanted to get framed for our previous living room, but that had never worked out and wasn't worth doing once we discovered we were moving. I found out about Budget Framers when I saw their ad in one of the magazines that get put out regularly (Quality Connections, I believe). All told, we've had Fred do seven projects for us, and I've been very pleased with the results. He had the exact same frame option as what was used for my college diploma, which made framing our marriage license a cinch to match (now the two hang on either side of our bed). I splurged and got a watercolor framed that I did in high school and that has been sitting in a storage tube since then - he had suggestions on what frame would be suitable while not costing huge amounts because the painting is three regular sheets of watercolor paper glued together in a long strip. And then there were the prints and drawings that I'd wanted to get framed for our previous living room - they all are related to Germany and my granddad or his dad (who immigrated from Germany), but are all slightly different in size. Fred had a good idea for how to mat the pieces to show them off the best, and worked to get the sizes of the finished pieces so that I could hang them and have them look elegant. At this point I think we're done with framing projects, but I will come back if we end up with another. read more

Budget Framer - Prints and drawings that Fred framed for us - Framing Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I bought an unstretched canvas of the Disneyland Sleeping Beauty castle for my little girl's room. I met the owner Fred and his wife Michelle and he said he would be able to do it. The measurements were odd and the image was off centered on the canvas but Fred knows what he's doing. It came out beautiful and he got it done in less than a week! Fred even said people were even asking if my canvas was for sale when he had it out with the other customers frames. I'm glad I met these nice people with such quality work! read more

Budget Framer - The beautiful stretched canvas over my little girl's bed - Framing Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Budget Framer is AMAZING! I've had the occasion to use Budget Framer a few times for work projects, and they've always done a good job. But today I went to see Fred (the wonderful, helpful owner) with a personal emergency, and I am beyond thrilled with his customer service, attitude, and price! I have a wedding coming up this weekend (today is Wednesday, and I leave on Saturday), and I needed to get a piece of art framed for the bride and groom. It was a tricky piece to frame-- the art itself is tissue paper, and it's got several openings in the mat. When I went to Michael's, they told me it would be two weeks, and they couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't tear it. I didn't want to chance it, so I came to Fred instead. Not only did he do a BEAUTIFUL job, and stay within my price range of $50 (for not one, but two mats), but he got it done THE SAME DAY!! I couldn't even believe it. I told him I was in a hurry, but I certainly didn't expect him to call me 2 hours later to say it was done!! Budget Framer is convenient, and Fred makes framing projects a breeze-- from helping you to select mats, frames, and layouts-- he's helped me figure out how to frame jerseys, medals, posters...and now a tissue paper sidewalk rubbing with accompanying photo. From now on, I won't trust anyone else in Colorado Springs with my framing projects! I highly recommend Fred and Budget Framer! read more

Absolutely LOVE this little gem of a place. Fred took care of me in spades. I wound up having 5 or 6 pictures re-framed/matted including a couple custom-cut mats. They turned out beautiful! I'm so happy seeing them on the walls. Fred is an over-achiever and had mine done quicker than originally promised. Will definitely come back when I have more to do. Support this local owner, you won't be disappointed! read more

This shop is the best & Fred is amazing at his work, not to mention a fantastic & friendly person to do business with (discuss the world with & get some recipe help from) :-) He has framed numerous things for me in the past & I've always been very happy with the service, the value & the time frame in which things are completed. It turns out I used them when we first moved here many years ago & Fred owned the shop even back then. I can't imagine getting my framing done anywhere else! read more

Brought in 3 pieces to frame and he assisted with picking out the perfect frames. Price was good for all 3 and didn't take that long to get done. The quality of their work is great so no complaints here. Will return again. read more

Initially I was a little apprehensive using this frame shop, but only cause I'd never been there before. I've just picked up a piece that was trimmed down and framed and it turned out so much better than I ever thought possible. The owner is very friendly and extremely helpful; I will definitely go there again for any framing needs. read more

Fred is the BEST, end of story. Helped me pick a wonderful frame for my talented sister's artwork. She has proclaimed that she single-handedly keeps the custom framing business alive due to odd sizes. I will be seeing more of Fred in the future due to his high quality work! read more

Budget Framer truly was a pleasure to work with. I had heard of them because they had placed a sticker on the back of one of our already framed pieces, that we received as a gift from the Army. Since they clearly supported the military, I stopped by with an enormous stack of items I needed framed. The gentleman who helped me was friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and gave me an amazing price. He was grateful for my business, and did anything and everything he could to make it affordable, and within my means, while also providing excellent work. I really enjoyed chatting with him, and felt at ease dropping off so many precious items to us. Absolute thumbs up for service, price, and overall feel of the business. I highly recommend that you use this framer!! read more