If your little artist consistently creates pictures and projects for everyone in the family, you will eventually run out of room to display these works of art. The fridge tends to get covered up pretty fast, and even the special box you and your child made for artwork may be filling up.
Here are some ideas for displaying children’s artwork:
Clothesline
Screw a large mug hook into the wall or ceiling in one corner of your child’s bedroom or playroom and then do the same in a parallel corner. String clothesline between the two hooks, knotting each end tightly. Add colorful spring-loaded clothespins along the line and use them to hang up works of art.
Create a Child’s Gallery
Hang fabric or craft foam on the wall. You can use all one color or different colors, but each piece should be the same size and hung at the same height (lower than you would hang artwork in other areas of the home). Hang various pieces of artwork in the squares, and trade them out for new pieces from time to time.
A variation on this style of gallery is hanging a shelf to display artwork. Simply place framed pieces atop the shelf and lean them against the wall. A shelf is also a great place to display other types of craft projects your children make.
Create an Art Wall
Cover an entire wall with your children’s artwork. This idea works great in a child’s room, the family room, or as a fun way to dress up a hallway.
Make a Border
Another cool idea is to make a wall border from children’s artwork. Tape off and paint stripes around the perimeter of the room at chair rail height or just below the ceiling. Instead of apply typical wallpaper border, fill in the space between the stripes with your children’s art.
Decorate Furniture
Apply artwork to drawer faces or cabinet fronts to create a fun, unique look in children’s spaces. Laminate artwork first, or attach with spray adhesive then lightly spray with a clear protective coat if desired.
*Test the protective coat on a small area to make sure it won’t smear artwork.