When you’ve got a penchant for crafting, art or DIY decor, Michaels is a place you no doubt know and love. Michaels always has a coupon available every time you shop plus lots of other satisfying ways to save. Whether you are a hard-core Michaels shopper and use their Rewards program (ahem, like me) like a rock star, or you just visit the store occasionally, there is always fun stuff available to inspire your DIY projects.
You may not have noticed that Michaels offers reasonably priced custom framing, which is ideal when their in-stock frame sizes won’t work for your project. Framing is a great way to elevate and preserve your favorite photographs, but the sky’s the limit with creativity for what’s possible to frame. It’s also a great idea to frame maps, diagrams, architectural drawings, favorite comic books, special collections (like stamps or foreign money), and postcards or letters.
What Is Michaels Custom Framing Service?
Michaels Custom Framing not only provides a pretty frame for your art, photograph and memorabilia, but it also offers custom framing for mirrors and cork boards. In addition, you can order art and photography prints from the online catalog.
The design project begins when you select a frame material, color, and size, as well as whether you want an accent mat and, if so, which color. Suppose you decide to handle the project online only. In that case, the website offers exact measurements of the matting board in relation to the frame, hints on how to plan your project, and a pretty cool project visualizer to help you along the way.
How Does Michaels Custom Framing Work?
Michaels Custom Framing offers customers a lot of flexible ways to use their services.
In-Person Projects
If you have questions or want to start a project, you can contact a Michaels framing designer in-store at the framing department. However, it’s a good idea to make an appointment first. After your designer walks you through the project, you can also return in person to pick up the completed work.
Online Projects
At MichaelsCustomFraming.com, you can create the project online from start to finish. You can upload a digital file of your artwork or photograph or opt to mail in your art. When completed, your project can be mailed to your door for a contactless experience. While it might be a bit nerve wracking to hand off your personal art, photos or memorabilia, Michaels has a special “White Glove Promise.” This means they will use expert crafting techniques and inspect for quality before your project is completed.
Hybrid Projects
You can also create your project by combining in-store and online services, home delivery, or in-store pickup. It’s always helpful to have flexibility depending on your needs and the parameters of your project. For example, you can upload your photographs online and pick them up in person or vice versa, drop off the artwork and ship the finished project home.
How To Save on Michaels Custom Framing
While there are plenty of ways to save on Michaels Custom Framing, there are fewer savings options than shopping the rest of the Michaels store. Custom framing can be expensive, especially when you compare it to the cost of simply purchasing a standard-size picture frame. You are paying for the personal craftsmanship as well as the matting, molding, glazing, and frames.
You should be aware that Michaels’ Rewards program-earned coupons can’t be used toward custom framing projects. Also, Michaels’ teacher and senior discounts don’t work for custom frames. In other words, it will take some savvy shopping to know how to save money on your custom framing project costs and when a coupon or promotion is offered. Unlike the rest of Michaels’ merchandise, custom framing isn’t always on sale.
1. Use a Michaels Custom Framing Coupon
Keep a look out for custom framing coupons, which are available sporadically throughout the year. Don’t confuse the always-available “Michaels 20% coupon” because this one will not work for custom framing. Custom framing coupons are separate and will clearly say they’re for frames. You can visit your local Michaels store or check out what current coupons are available at Michaels.com and through the Michaels app under Deals/Coupons.
2. Check Out the Michaels Weekly Ad for Savings
Every week Michaels publishes their Weekly Ad, which you can easily view online at Michaels.com under Deals/Weekly Ad, or you can also find the weekly ad on the bottom tab on your Michaels app.
3. Consider the Frame Size and Material
If money is no object, go ahead and plan the frame of your dreams. But if you’re looking to save cash, check out Michaels’ custom frame price chart to create a budget for your project. Michaels sometimes offers special custom framing deals on select materials and collections. We recently spotted an offer for 65% off the Modern Simplicity frame collection. So, if you aren’t set on a specific type of frame, you can save big. Note that these deals are usually offered only for a limited time.
4. Sign Up for Michaels Emails
Sign up online to receive emails about Michaels’ framing specials, and just for signing up, you will receive a coupon for 15% off (although it can vary) when you agree to receive Michaels’ emails. This is for new customers, though.
5. Check for Michaels Coupons
RetailMeNot is constantly updating the latest offers at thousands of retailers, including Michaels. Just remember, coupons for custom frames will state that. General Michaels store coupons usually exclude custom framing. When you install the RetailMeNot browser extension, it will find and automatically apply offers for you. That includes cash back offers. So, even if there isn’t a valid coupon, you can get cash back on your online order and redeem that cash toward a future purchase.
6. Shop Michaels’ Black Friday Sales
Every year, Michaels offers amazing deals during its Black Friday sales event. In the past, Black Friday ads have promoted shopping days in which you could get 70% off all custom frame collections and even offered free shipping when you ordered online. So look for those every November, usually weeks before Thanksgiving.
7. Look for Michaels Clearance Sales
Mark your calendars for March, June, September and the end of December for storewide seasonal savings of up to 70%, including custom frames during the Michaels’ Lowest Prices of the Season Sale. And then, in July when you should score deep discounts on custom frames during the Michaels Summer Clearance Event.
8. Find Michaels Online Promo Codes
Look for promos for Michaels’ custom framing in emails, on the website, via the Michaels app or at RetailMeNot. For example, Michaels might offer a pretty cool 30% discount when you order custom prints (this is an offer we’ve seen quite often). Those can be custom prints on canvas, metal, wood, glass or acrylic.
9. Find Custom Frame Bundle Deals
Look out for value package deals that offer a better price when you decide to frame your artwork with all the bells and whistles. Michaels sells framing gift “packages,” including ones for displaying multiple concert tickets and sports memorabilia. In some cases, the bundle might cost less than purchasing frames for each piece separately.
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