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Do you know someone who is graduating but don't want to give them some cheesy or generic graduation gift that will be discarded a few months later? Then give them a graduation frame they'll want to hang on to for years.
Graduation frames can fit almost any budget and there are a plenty of nice options to suit any need. The key to selecting a nice graduation gift is choosing a graduation frame that fits the interest of the graduate and will be used years after the graduate leaves school.
It may seem odd to hear, but if you want your graduation picture frame to stand the test of time, avoid those graduation frames that have the word 'graduation' written on them. This goes for frames that have tassles, caps or diplomas decorated on them as well. These are cute and fun in the short-term, but will probably find the bottom of a box in a few short months.
Here are the most common types of graduation picture frames that will stand the test of time:
1. Graduation Tassle Frame: These frames generally have space for a picture and beside it a slot for the graduation tassle. Instead of dangling their tassle from the rearview mirror of their car, your graduate can display it proudly with this style of graduation frame. These frames should only be given to a graduate who specifically wants a special small keepsake of their graduation.
2. Graduation Diploma Frame: Instead of framing a picture, you can give this thoughtful gift of a graduation diploma frame. They've earned their diploma so what better way to show their pride than hanging it on their wall for years to come? Graduation diploma frames make great useful gift as many graduates like to hang their diploma on the wall.
3. Shadow Box Frame: Your graduate may have earned scholastic or athletic honors while getting their degree so give them a graduation frame where they can display all of their accomplishments. A shadow box frame can hold keepsakes or awards up to a 1 " wide in a standard size or even deeper for custom shadowbox frames.
4. Scrapbook Frame: Scrapbook frames are perfect for graduates who love creating scrapbook pages. A scrapbook frame gives a perfect way to display a scrapbook page of their graduation accomplishments while having a keepsake that can be personalized with friend's signatures and messages. Scrapbooking frames are best suited for female graduates as scrapbooking is predominantly a female hobby.
5. Collage Picture Frames: Collage frames are another frame that's great for female graduates. Collages are often created by women to display all of their favorite photos and memories. The beauty of collages is that you can personalize them by using a matted collage frame and have friends write note and messages or have a more formal look with a collage frame. One of the beauties of collage frames is that it's a gift that can continue to be used down the road. If your graduate, gets tired of displaying graduation pictures, all they have to do is swap out pictures and they have a whole new photo display.
6. High Quality Picture Frames: These are by far the most popular graduation frames as these are often passed on as family heirlooms. What kind of frames are these? They are sterling silver picture frames, silver plated frames, pewter frames and classic wood frames. These classic frames can be enjoyed for years because they'll go with virtually any favorite photo.
These types of quality frames also come in a wide variety of prices so you'll always be able to find a nice frame that's within your budget. Although these precious metal and solid wood frames can be engraved with a name, date, or other special message often they're nice to give without engraving. This way a graduate can use these high quality frames in their office or home for any special picture. They frames look wonderful in any setting and you'll know that your graduation photo frame will be cherished for years to come.
So the next time, you know someone graduating, don't give them a cheesy graduation picture frame with the words "graduation" written on them --give them a graduation frame they'll enjoy for decades. If you do, your gift will be enjoyed for years and be a nice reminder of the graduate's accomplishment of succeeding in school.
