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Who Knew You Could Draw Photorealistic Portraits with Ball Point Pen!

12/31/2020

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We loved seeing this step-by-step portrait drawn in only ball point pen.  It's an article at Empty Easel that takes you through the complete process, even telling you what colored ball point pens to use to create a realistic skin tone.  Does it seem unbelievable that it's ball point pen?  I guess you have to try it to actually know it's true.  Obviously, you'll need a lot of patience and a gentle touch to create a photorealistic portrait like the one in the article that you see below. 
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  • To read the complete article, click here.
  • To order all the ball point pens you'll need, click here and order with us.
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Make Your Own Art Supply Storage Box with Wooden Boxes to Decorate!  Weekly Staff Pick

12/30/2020

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Each week, our art staff picks an art supply to talk about, letting you know what the product does, why you'd want to have it in your supplies and what to think about when you purchase it.  If you're curious to learn more about any art supply or product.  Let us know by sending us an email at this link.  We'll be sure to do a feature on it

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​This week, our art staff pick is:  WOODEN BOXES TO DECORATE!  ​Small pencil box: $2.99. Medium Rectangle: $9.99. Large square: $7.69

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What can you do with it, and how does it stand out?

These unfinished wood boxes can be painted with acrylics, decorated with decoupage, or embellished however you like! They close with a latch and metal hinge, and are great for storing art supplies or special possessions. They would make a fun project and a unique gift that can really be customized!

​​​Any tips or techniques for using it? Likes/ dislikes?

​I like using acrylic paints to add floral patterns on my wooden boxes! I recommend painting the box with a primer like gesso first, then drawing out your design on the box. When I'm finished painting, I like to seal the outside with a few coats of spray varnish. Some cool ideas for decorating might be to use stencils, try paint pens for adding lettering, or use wood burning tools to draw your design! I like that the dimensions of these boxes fit my prismacolor colored pencils perfectly. :)
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​Do we stock it regularly, or is it a special find?

This is a closeout deal, so get them while we have them.  Small pencil box: $2.99. Medium Rectangle: $9.99. Large square: $7.69

​Link to buy it on our art supply site:

You can buy these boxes by requesting them on the "curbside pickup" link on our website. <-----Click on the link.
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Make Your New Year's Resolution Into Wall Art

12/29/2020

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It's almost a new year, and oh boy, are we ready for 2020 to be over and have a fresh start in 2021!  If you make new year's resolutions, we found this video from "The Mom's View" that has a fun and easy project to make your new year's resolutions into wall art. 

Click on the above link to watch the whole step-by-step video. 
Click this link to make a curbside order for everything you'll need, including spray paint and letter stickers. 
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The Best Price on Ready Made Mats! Starting at $0.99!

12/28/2020

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We have ready made frames that you can buy in a  DIY kit, but did you know we also have standard size ready made mat in our online store?  The smallest size is 5"x7" and is only $0.99.  I swear we have the best price on these mats.  They come in either white or black.  Check out all the sizes at the link below.

Click here to buy your mats now.
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Wishing You Warmest Holiday Wishes From I've Been Framed Art Supplies & Framing

12/25/2020

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Thank you so much for being our customers. We love you and would not be here without your support.  You mean the world to us.  We send you warm holiday wishes on this Christmas day.  May you enjoy your celebration today.  May you feel cheerful and light.   XO, Your I've Been Framed Family!
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Unique Used Art Supplies This Week Include: Vintage Oval Frames, Rembrandt Pastels, Doll Parts Mold, + More!

12/24/2020

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We've said it once and we'll say it again.  We're one of the few art supply shops around that actually sell used art supplies.  This means you can get some strange and unique items because we happen upon something that someone didn't need or want, and it isn't your usual item like a soap making set or doll part molds.  This also means you can get some amazing deals on high quality supplies because they are gently used like a large set of Rembrandt Pastels which are  $377.95 new and $140 used.

As of this posting we have the following items below, but they may not be there for long:
  1. Soap Making Set
  2. Copic Marker Set 
  3. Rembrandt Pastel Set
  4. Sculpey Doll Molds
  5. Vintage Oval Framed
Check out all the used art supplies we have at this link.
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Gift Guide:  Massive Deals on Massive Sample Sets of Markers or Colored Pencils

12/23/2020

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Do you have an artist in your life who loves to draw?  Are they always looking to see how different brands perform compared to other brands?  Do they always want more and more markers or pencils added to their collection of drawing supplies?  Do they actually need a great carrying case to hold all of their drawing supplies?  If you answered yes to these questions, we suggest these 2 different drawing sets.

  1. Amazing Marker Set is regularly worth $150, but is on sale right now for only $50
  2. Tour of Colored Pencils Set is regularly $55, but is on sale right now for only $29.99

Click on the above links to learn more about each set and to buy them.
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The Cheapest Silver Colored Pencils in a Closeout Deal:  Weekly Staff Pick!

12/22/2020

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Each week, our art staff picks an art supply to talk about, letting you know what the product does, why you'd want to have it in your supplies and what to think about when you purchase it.  If you're curious to learn more about any art supply or product.  Let us know by sending us an email at this link.  We'll be sure to do a feature on it

​This week, our art staff pick is:  CLOSEOUT VERITHIN SILVER COLORED PENCILS! ONLY $0.10 EACH!

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What can you do with it, and how does it stand out?

Deals! Deals! Deals! I love our closeout pencils because they're soooo cheap! These silver Verithin pencils are only 10 cents each! They feature an extra hard silver colored lead great for creating sharp thin lines. They are great for writing on black paper, adding metallic accents to your drawings, and are especially popular for their ability to mark on metal. They also make great stocking stuffers! Silver is my favorite, but there are many other 10 cent colored pencils to choose from- these aren't on our website yet, so make sure you request them via our Curbside Pick Up Order Form!

​​Any tips or techniques for using it? Likes/ dislikes?

Great for sharp lines, too hard and scratchy for soft blending techniques.

Do we stock it regularly, or is it a special find?

​This item is a closeout - get it while you can!

​​Link to buy it on our art supply site:

You can order to pick it up or have it shipped to you.  Please request it in a curbside order at this link.
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Gift Guide:  Custom Gift Sets Hand Picked To Your Likings!

12/21/2020

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Do you know you want to get art supplies as a gift for an artist you know, but you're not sure what to get them?  Do you know their tastes and favorite things?  Do you want something special and one of a kind for them?  Well, if you answered yes to all these questions, we have the perfect gift for you.  It's  custom gift set of art supplies that we hand pick, exactly to your likings.  And it's made easy with our online gift shop:
  1. Choose the large drop down menu such as drawing supplies for a teenager or oil painting supplies for a professional.
  2. Or let us know what you had in mind in a place to write a note to us.
  3. Let us know the favorite things of the recipient of the custom art set.
  4. We'll always give you a discount on the supplies such as $30 worth of supplies that are only $20 in this custom gift set.

We'll always make it extra special for you.
  • Get the small set here.  
  • Get the medium set here.
  • Get the large set here.
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Gift Guide: Big Woodland Paint Set for Animal Loving Artists! On Sale:  ONLY $24.99!

12/18/2020

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If you know an artist who loves animals, this is the perfect gift for them!  It's a big set of art supplies that we call, "Big Woodland Paint Set".  It includes:
  • 5 wooden woodland friends shapes
  • white acrylic
  • 34 piece paint set
  • 6 brushes, palette
The animal loving artist in your life is sure to love it big time!  Click here to buy it on sale for only $24.99.  Regularly it is $34.99.
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    Heather Reed is the Assistant Manager/Buyer and office rockstar at IBF. She writes all of our emails, blog posts and and manages all of our social media sites. Heather is also an artist and has experience in lots of various mediums. You will usually find her researching new products, finding the best bargains, writing, painting, enjoying nature, all while chasing around her two vivacious little boys. 

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