When your children create adorable works of art, it can sometimes turn into an overwhelming amount of things. Over the years, you can accumulate paper clutter that you don't want to get rid of because it represents their hard work.
So what do you do? You get creative! You can save these masterpieces in a number of different ways. You can turn the actual piece into something special, lovingly store them away for later, and there are many other cool ideas.
1. Personal Art Gallery Wall
Creating a personal art gallery wall for your kids is a great way to help them feel special and honor their artwork! Take a blank space on your wall and add some plain frames. Paint them for a more unified look. Add clips or sticky tack to the wall to hold the artwork and make it easy to change out new pieces for display.
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2. Make Jewelry Out of It
Super creative and will last for a long time, make jewelry to display your child's art! Turn their favorite drawing or cool artwork into a ring or necklace. These are also great gifts for grandparents or other special people in your child's life.
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3. Art Portfolio
Investing in a display portfolio for school papers, random pieces of art, and favorite pieces is a great option as well. Heavy-duty portfolios with durable clear inserts are ideal for displaying the various masterpieces your child creates.
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4. Useful and Creative Gifts
What is better than creating something useful and adorable!? Pillows, coffee mugs, and keychains are among some of the favorite photo gifts to make. These feature a replica of the artwork your child created and will last a long time!
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5. Reusable Hinged Frames
Hinged picture frames are a very easy option for displaying children's artwork in your home. Children will really feel like they have created professional artwork when they see it inside these simple frames. These frames make it really easy to change out the art.
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6. Magnetic Art Frames for the Refrigerator
Reusable, magnetic refrigerator sleeves are a great addition to the kitchen, but also a great way to showcase art pieces. These are affordable and easy to use, so they make a great option!
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7. Frame Tape
Using photo tape is a temporary way to add a frame to artwork and change the location or size as often as needed. This framed photo display can showcase the actual artwork or a photo of the artwork. This tape is easy and affordable and can serve as a temporary display if you would like to store the artwork later.
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8. Create a Display Binder
Similar to a portfolio, this display binder is a great way to showcase the artwork while keeping it together and organized. Use clear plastic sleeves inside the binder to keep artwork sorted and neat and help your house stay a tidier space.
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9. Mini Filing Cabinets
A perfect option for storing artwork is a tube for each child. Add some hanging file folders and organize them by month or year. This is a great way to keep artwork but also prevent a cluttered house. You can add each child's name to the outside of the box and add a lid for simple storage and protection.
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10. Store it for Later
Even if you don't organize by month, theme, or year, you can still store school projects, special artwork, and other keepsakes from school in a tote. Be sure you choose something sturdy and that has a lid so their work is protected and preserved well.
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11. Display with Clip Frames
Adding a few simple frames with clips is another great way to display artwork in your home. These are also very easy to make and change out the artwork in them. The simple clip makes it easy to change the displayed papers.
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12. Clipboard Wall Space
Making a clipboard display space is a great way to add a special touch to your walls. Whether in your child's room or another place in the house, this method of displaying art is super easy! Simply hang clipboards and attach the artwork to the clipboards.
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13. Have Stamps Printed
Add an adorable stamp to your mail! Personalize the stamps using your child's favorite pieces of art. This is a great idea to help celebrate your child's artwork, but it's especially cool when you are mailing things to family members.
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14. Create a Wall Decal
Turn your child's masterpieces into a wall decal. Pick a really cool piece of art and send it to a company that can change it into reusable wall decals. This would be a very special way to celebrate their work and allow them to have a unique decoration in their bedroom or playroom.
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15. Craft Paper Beads Out of It!
Another way to celebrate your child's artwork is to repurpose it. Turn their paper art into beads. You can give these as gifts, use them for other projects or simply display them in a bowl or jar.
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16. Gift It To Others
You can always simply gift your child's artwork to other family members. Place it in a box and wrap it, mail it, or let your child hand-deliver the surprise to loved ones. This is even more special if they have drawn a picture that is specific to that person.
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17. Keep It Small Collage
Super creative and fun, this tiny collage idea is a great space saver! Shrink down many works of art and display them in this creative way. You can frame the entire collage and have a unique and long-lasting display in your home.
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18. Recycle It Into Wrapping Paper Designs
Cut out parts of your child's artwork to recycle it by adding decoration to your plain wrapping paper. This is a fun way to let your young children be part of the process when gift giving and also add some décor to your plain paper.
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19. Create a Collage Art Shape
Similar to the tiny collage idea, this collage focuses on a specific shape. Easiest done digitally, drop in pictures of the artwork and use them to create an entirely new piece of art. Choose the shape or object and choose the art from your child to make it your own!
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20. Reusable Clothesline Display
This do-it-yourself clothesline project is a great way to display artwork. You can even assemble this before hanging it so that the entire display is moveable. The clothespins make it easy to change out artwork as seasons change or as your child wants to display new creations.
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21. Frame It!
Use a variety of frames to create an abstract display wall. Use different sizes, materials, and colors to showcase different types of art. The more colorful, the better!
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22. Use a Clothesline
If you have a dedicated space, you may be more inclined to use a more permanent clothesline. This may be a space that is always there and your child may have the freedom to display what they choose.
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23. Create a Corkboard Wall
A very simple way to display artwork is on a corkboard. Creating a corkboard wall in your house is a great way to do this. Simply add your picture to the corkboard and secure it with a pushpin. This is affordable, easy, and versatile. You can change the artwork quickly and easily.
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24. Make A Book of Art
Take photos of the art your child makes and create a book to display it. This idea allows for some creativity for your child to use when designing the layout and design of the book. They can choose the theme and colors.
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25. Hang it With Hangers
Super simple, easy, and fast, these simple hangers are a great way to display! Simply hang the hangers, then add the art to the hangers. These are very cheap, possibly free, to make if you have the materials. It won't take up too much space and doesn't have to be permanent.
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