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Creative Ways to Save and Display Children’s Artwork

July 21, 2018 By Angie Kauffman · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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Creative Ways to Save and Display Children’s Artwork Post Preview: This post will share ways to turn your children’s artwork into treasures that will last for a long time and be well loved. It’s not about organizing kid’s artwork, but about saving your favorites.


Creative Ways to Save and Display Children's Artwork : Wonderful ways to make your children's artwork into keepsakes

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If your house is anything like mine you have an abundance of children’s artwork to deal with. Now, this post is not about how to organize it, but rather how to take some of your favorite pieces, those you are most sentimental about, and turn them into treasures that will last for a long time and be well loved.

Creative Ways to Save and Display Children’s Artwork

Frame Your Children’s Artwork

You can have your children’s art professionally mounted and framed as a way to display children’s artwork. If the cost is prohibitive, don’t abandon this idea. You can often find beautiful frames with pre-cut mounting at framing and craft stores, and then you can do the rest yourself.

How to display children's artwork to keep it for the future

I have three finger paintings done by one of my boys around age two on display in our home, and they are always a favorite among our guests. Framing children’s artwork not only allows you to preserve and enjoy the pieces, but it really makes the kiddos feel quite special and appreciated! Framed artwork also makes great gifts for grandparents.

Show your children you love their artwork by framing artwork

Framing children's artwork not only allows you to preserve and enjoy it, but it really makes your children feel quite special and appreciated!Click to Tweet

Display Children’s Artwork by Embroidering Copies of It

I took a drawing of our family, done by my then five year old son, and embroidered it.

I hope to do this with future family drawings as a record of the progression in his drawing skills. I displayed it in an embroidery hoop. However, one of my friends had the very cool recommendation of turning them into a keepsake quilt in the future.

Here is his drawing:

You can turn a drawing into embroidery (before picture)

Here is my embroidery of his drawing:

You can turn a drawing into embroidery (after picture)

If you have never done embroidery, you can definitely learn how to embroider. Simple drawings can make a great project to work on while learning.

Turn Your Child’s Artwork into a Stuffed Animal or Lovey

Last year the boys and I worked together to turn some of their animal drawings into their own special softies.

How to Turn Your Children's Artwork into Stuffed Animals or Lovies

First, they drew the animals onto fabric with fabric pens. Next, together we cut them out, sewed them most of the way up, stuffed them, and then finished sewing them up to turn them into their own homemade softies.

You can take these a step further and embroider the drawings if you would like. Embroidering them can give them more texture and durability. You could also use this idea to make t-shirts, bags, bedroom decorations, and more.

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About Angie Kauffman

Angie, mom to three very fun kids, is the founder of Real Life at Home.  With degrees in elementary education (B.A.) and special education (M.S.Ed.), as well as being a former homeschooler, she is passionate about supporting both parents and teachers by providing printables, crafts, and activities to help children learn and grow.

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  1. Corine says

    August 31, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Awesome! That is totally wonderful!! Thanks for the inspirations! 😀

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  2. Angie says

    August 31, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I know I already said it to you in an email, but I really loved this. Reminded me of SouleMama. 🙂 Great inspiration here!

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    • Kami says

      August 31, 2010 at 8:04 pm

      Wow, Angie, what a wonderful compliment! I love SouleMama! 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    August 31, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    Adoring the embroidered art!

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  4. Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beans says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:17 am

    These are wonderful ideas! Thank you for the inspiration!

    Another option for finding matted frames is to look at Goodwill, etc. I have found several matted frames this way, and I took out the print in the frame to put in what I wanted to frame. I’ve even put together one beautiful frame (with an awful matting) with the matting from another (awful) frame. Also, you could paint the frames to match your decor or to tie together different frames for a more uniform look–so keep an open mind when you’re looking. 🙂

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