Our Mission

“Your Treasures, Beautifully Protected.”   Our goal is to provide you with quality custom framing for your art, collectibles or  personal treasures.   We are not only committed to great design, but also to  protection and preserving for your items for generations to come.

 Truly great custom framing starts with the materials that go into a frame package.   Think of it as the foundation of a house.    You don’t immediately see that foundation, but eventually if it isn’t sound, the house will start to deteriorate.   The same is true with a custom framing package.   Many framers will use less expensive boards, substrates and methods to keep the initial cost down, but those short sighted savings can mean irreparable damage in the long run.   We work hard to bring you a product that will not only look good, but will remain stable and secure for generations.

We also offer the best in design; our designs and craftmanship have won many Regional and International awards.

Awards & Recognitions

  • First Place, PPFA International Print Competition, 2006
  • The framing design also took 1st place and a judges award for Innovation in Design at the Mid-America Regional Competition
  • Honorable Mention -PPFA International Print Competition, 2009

    The framing design of a vintage style necklace also placed first at the Mid-America Print Competition, qualifying it to advance to the International level.

  • PPFA International Award for Excellence in Design, 2010

    The award was earned for the design of a Christmas Card entered in the PPFA Open International competition in 2010.   Previously, the piece had earned 1st place in the Mid-America open Competition, along with a Judges Award for Design and Popular Choice.   Those Regional awards qualified the framed piece to be entered at the International Competition.

Design Team

L-R:  Katelyn O’Neal, Owner Barbara Pelton, MCPF, Tad Long and Jennifer Larkins

Barbara Pelton, MCPF is a PPFA Master Certified Picture Framer since 2007.

Jennifer Larkins has been framing at Artfully Framed for over 5 years.

Tad Long has been with Artfully Framed for a year.

Katelyn O’Neal has been with Artfully Framed for 2 years, but is currently a full time student at the University of Missouri.  She still helps with on line marketing and works during breaks from school.