Framing consultations: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9am–noon
Visit our framing room · 1081 Main Street, Sturgis
Step inside our framing room
Find the finish that feels like you.
Explore the frame wall
Compare natural wood, rich finishes, metallic accents and bold colors in person.
Bring your ideas to the counter
Set your artwork beside our frame and mat samples. We’ll help you compare combinations and plan the details.
Everyday Framing · Simple choices for meaningful pieces
A good frame. A sensible starting point.
Give a diploma, certificate or favorite poster a place on your wall. Start with a straightforward presentation and explore more custom options when your piece calls for them.
Standard-size packages for online ordering are coming soon. Explore the framing options and measuring guide below.
Diploma & Certificate Frames
Celebrate a high school graduation, college degree, professional qualification or personal achievement. A simple frame lets the document take center stage; a mat adds a border around it.
Start with the document size
Measure the full paper from edge to edge in inches. Check both width and height—diplomas and certificates vary by school and institution. Note whether the document hangs horizontally or vertically.
Leave room for the details
Seals, signatures and text close to the edge matter. When planning a mat, we check the opening against the actual document so the important details remain visible.
Have an unusually sized diploma or want school colors, a layered mat or a different frame? Our custom-framing service can help you plan the presentation.
Turn a concert poster, travel print, rodeo poster or favorite art print into a finished display. Start with a clean, uncomplicated frame, or explore a matted presentation for a different look.
Measure the entire print
Use the full paper width and height, including any printed border. The artwork size, mat opening and outside frame dimensions are different measurements.
Choose the presentation
A frame without a mat keeps the display compact. A mat creates space around the print and requires a larger frame. Oversized prints, unusual dimensions and specialty finishes can follow the custom route.
Looking for artwork already framed? Browse our available barn wood framed Western art.
Lay the document or print flat and measure its full width and height. Do not measure an existing frame’s outside edges. If you want a mat, record the paper size first; the opening and frame size can then be planned around it. For a valuable or delicate original, discuss mounting and glazing with our framing team before choosing a package.
Your original. Framed in Sturgis. Shipped home free.
Our upcoming mail-in framing service will let you order and pay online, then send your physical diploma, certificate or poster to our framing shop. Free shipping of the finished frame back to you within the United States is included.
Choose your package and pay upfront
Select the size and available frame option. Review what is included before paying. The $49 starter package includes a frame, glass and backing, with no mat, for the listed up-to-11 Ă— 14 size tier.
Mail your original
You arrange shipment of the physical document or poster to our shop. Wait for your order confirmation and packing instructions before mailing it, and include your order number so we can match your piece to your order. A digital upload does not replace the original for this service.
We receive and frame your piece
Our team checks the received item against the ordered size and package before framing. If the piece needs a different package or additional work, we contact you before proceeding.
Free shipping back to you
Once framing is complete, we pack the finished piece and ship it back to your United States delivery address.
Local to the Black Hills? You can bring your piece to Sturgis Photo & Gifts instead of mailing it. Our store is at 1081 Main Street, Sturgis.
Mail-in checkout is not open yet. Package selections, packing instructions and completion estimates will be available before orders open.
Shop artwork. Choose your finish.
Find something worth putting on your wall.
Shop barn wood framed Western art, order a Sturgis rally photograph with or without a mat, or plan a custom frame for a piece of your own.
Framed Western art
Bring rodeo history home with our available Bob Coronato poster, framed in barn wood with glass. See the product page for dimensions, price and availability.
Find your year and photo, then choose a print size and an available matted option. Photo-only prints start at $20; an 8 Ă— 10 photo with mat is $45. Matted options do not include a frame.
A family photograph. A diploma you worked years to earn. A canvas waiting for its place on the wall. We help you turn meaningful pieces into displays that belong in your home, office or business.
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Picture & art framing
Custom frames for photographs, artwork, prints and posters. Explore frame styles, mat colors and glass choices together so the finished piece works with both the artwork and the room where it will hang.
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Canvas printing & stretching
Bring a digital photograph or design to life on canvas. We offer canvas printing and stretching, and can discuss framing options for your finished canvas. Already have a canvas? Ask us about stretching and fitting it for display.
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Shadow boxes & keepsakes
Give meaningful objects room to tell their story. We create shadow boxes for memorabilia and keepsakes, planning the depth, layout and mounting around the items you bring. Bring the actual objects so we can assess the best approach.
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Diplomas & achievements
Celebrate a graduation, professional qualification or personal milestone with a custom-framed diploma, certificate or award. Matting and frame choices can create a clean, classic presentation or reflect your own style.
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Photo printing, restoration & design
Print a favorite picture, restore an older photograph digitally, prepare a custom design or plan a coordinated arrangement of images. We also offer large-format printing. We can discuss file quality, print size and the look you want before the printing and framing work begins.
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Frame repairs & new glass
A damaged frame or broken glass does not always mean starting over. Ask about frame repairs, replacement picture-frame glass and refreshed matting. We inspect the piece first and explain what work is practical.
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Jerseys, flags & record albums
Celebrate a team, preserve a flag or display a favorite record album. We plan the frame depth and mounting around the piece, with shadow-box options for items that need extra space.
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Maps, puzzles & kids’ artwork
Frame a map that marks an adventure, a completed puzzle or a young artist’s favorite creation. Bring your piece so we can discuss its size, condition and display options.
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Mat cutting & multi-mat design
Explore mat colors, borders and layered arrangements alongside our frame samples. We cut mats in-house and help you choose a combination that complements your photograph or artwork.
A working shop behind our Main Street store
Your framing project, all in one place.
Inside our on-site workshop · Archival photo
Our framing shop and wood shop operate on the premises at Sturgis Photo & Gifts. Behind the retail store, we cut mat boards and frame glass, work with frame components, build shadow boxes and handle the details that make a custom project fit together.
From choosing your frame and mat to printing, canvas stretching, assembly and the finishing details, we bring the work together under one roof. Our on-site wood shop and framing workshop let you plan your project with the same local team that brings it to life—right here at 1081 Main Street in Sturgis.
Every project is different. We will discuss suitable materials and construction with you before work begins, especially for unusual sizes, delicate originals or objects that need a deeper display.
Thoughtful choices for different budgets
Frugal Framing to a fully custom finish.
Start with your piece, your priorities and a budget that feels comfortable.
Frugal Framing
Our budget-minded framing option is a good place to start when you want a straightforward presentation at a lower price. Bring your piece and ask which Frugal Framing sizes, frame choices and materials are available for it.
Frugal Framing package prices
Size, up to (inches)
Price
11 Ă— 14
$49
16 Ă— 20
$79
18 Ă— 24
$89
22 Ă— 24
$109
26 Ă— 32
$129
$49 starter package, up to 11 Ă— 14 inches: includes the frame, glass and backing for mounting. No mat is included.
We will confirm the frame selection, fit and any upgrades before work begins. For the larger packages, ask about the included materials and available choices.
For a more tailored result, explore a wider selection of frame styles, mat arrangements, glass options and display construction. A layered mat, a deeper shadow box or specialty glazing may suit a particular project.
Tell us your priorities and your budget. We can help you compare the choices that make the biggest difference to your piece.
Quotes are prepared for the actual project. Size, frame, matting, glass, mounting, printing and any repair or specialty work all affect the final price.
Clarity, reflections & protection
Let’s choose the right glass.
Picture-frame glass is often called glazing. Its job can include more than covering the artwork. We can discuss how different glass choices affect reflections, viewing clarity and UV protection in the place you plan to hang your piece.
Clear glass
A straightforward viewing option for many everyday framing projects. Ask us which glass is suitable for your piece and whether it offers any UV filtering.
UV-filtering glass
Designed to reduce exposure to ultraviolet light. UV protection and reflection reduction are separate properties, so UV-filtering glass can still show reflections.
Anti-reflective glass
Designed to reduce visible reflections and improve the view of the artwork. Anti-reflective coatings differ from matte, non-glare finishes; ask to compare the look of the available options.
Museum & conservation glass
Some premium glazing combines UV filtering with anti-reflective performance. We can discuss whether that extra clarity and protection makes sense for your artwork and budget.
Glass performance depends on the specific product selected. UV filtering does not prevent all fading: visible light, heat and display conditions also matter. Keep artwork out of direct sunlight. We confirm available glazing and product specifications when quoting your project.
Your idea, step by step
From first conversation to finished frame.
Bring the piece—or start with the details.
Visit with your photograph, artwork, canvas, diploma or keepsake. If you are starting online, tell us the approximate dimensions, what you want done and whether you have a deadline.
Explore the look and the materials.
We discuss frame style, matting, glass and mounting. For printing or design work, we also look at the source file and intended print size.
Review your quote and timing.
We confirm the project details, price and estimated completion timing with you before proceeding. Material availability and the work involved affect the schedule.
Enjoy the finished piece.
Once your project is ready, we arrange pickup and discuss any relevant handling or display considerations for your finished work.
Visit our framing team
Walk-ins welcome. Appointments recommended.
You can always stop by Sturgis Photo & Gifts during normal store hours. Our framing crew is not available throughout all store hours, so arranging a confirmed appointment ensures the crew is ready for your visit.
Framing appointment hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am–12:00 noon All times are local to Sturgis, South Dakota.
Your artwork, photograph, diploma, canvas or keepsake, when practical.
Approximate dimensions and any existing frame you want us to assess.
A picture of the room or a style reference, if you have one.
Your preferred budget and any event, gift or completion deadline.
For printing, the highest-quality original file you have. Email us first to arrange how to share it.
Before you bring it in
Framing questions, answered.
Do I need an appointment?+
No appointment is required to stop by during normal store hours. Our framing crew is not available throughout all store hours, so we recommend arranging an appointment for a dedicated consultation. Once confirmed, your appointment ensures the framing crew is ready for your visit. Appointments are available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturday, 9am–noon, in Sturgis local time. Call 605-347-6570 and ask for Sami, email info@patchstop.com, or use the request form.
How much does custom framing cost?+
Our Frugal Framing packages are $49 up to 11 Ă— 14 inches, $79 up to 16 Ă— 20, $89 up to 18 Ă— 24, $109 up to 22 Ă— 24, and $129 up to 26 Ă— 32. Bring your piece to confirm the suitable package and included choices. Fully custom framing, specialty work and upgrades are quoted for the actual project.
Can you print and frame my photograph?+
Yes. We offer photo printing, canvas printing and framing services. Let us know the size and finish you have in mind. File resolution and image quality affect how large a picture can be printed; we can review the options with you.
Can you stretch a canvas I already own?+
Yes, ask us about canvas stretching. Bring the canvas or provide its dimensions and a description of its condition, including the unprinted material around the edges. We will assess the stretching and framing options.
Do you offer UV-protective or anti-reflective glass?+
We can discuss UV-filtering and anti-reflective glazing, including options that combine both properties. These terms describe different benefits. We will confirm the specific product, performance and availability with your quote.
Can you frame objects in a shadow box?+
Yes. We build shadow boxes and plan the depth, arrangement and mounting around your objects. Bring the keepsakes or describe their dimensions, weight and condition so we can assess the project.
How long will my project take?+
Completion timing depends on the project, material availability and the work already scheduled. Tell us about any deadline before approving the job. We confirm an estimated schedule with your quote rather than promising a standard turnaround for every piece.
Where is the framing shop?+
Our framing shop and wood shop are at the back of Sturgis Photo & Gifts, 1081 Main Street, Sturgis, South Dakota. The store is open seven days a week, year-round. Framing appointments are available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturday, 9am–noon. For framing, call 605-347-6570 and ask for Sami, or email info@patchstop.com.
Custom Framing in Sturgis, SD | Canvas & Shadow Boxes
