Do you need kids artwork display ideas for all those projects your child brings home?
If you struggle to declutter excess kids artwork and keep it organized and clutter-free, this post is full of resources and ideas to keep only the extra special memories and let go when needed.
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How to Display Kids Artwork Like a ROCKSTAR!
When the door is full or the seasons change, I take the projects down to make room for new ones. Rotating out the projects regularly helps cut down on artwork-induced clutter taking over the entire house.
It also helps showcase fewer pieces of art at a time, helping them to feel that much more special.
If there’s something that turned out exceptionally well or my son really likes it, it will go into a folder to be considered for long-term storage, but most projects are recycled at that point.
We hang it up on the wall.
It’s fun and easy decor 🙂
I literally tape the projects onto a door in our kitchen.
When the door is full or the seasons change, I take the projects down to make room for new ones.
If there’s something that turned out exceptionally well or my son really likes it, it will go into a folder to be considered for long-term storage, but most projects are recycled at that point.
You could also use one of these other simple gallery wall ideas for an easy kids artwork display.
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Some people have a terrible time throwing away recycling their kids’ artwork.
They feel like they’re not honoring their child by discarding art. Here’s another way to look at it.
Children’s artwork is often about the process, not the product.
Kids are exploring, creating, experimenting with colors, crayons, paint, etc. They’re building fine motor skills, attention spans and imagination. And you’ll probably love everything they bring home, no matter what it looks like!
So if the focus is on the process, then why do we feel such a need to hang onto the product for so long?
Related: How to declutter sentimental items
How to Declutter Your Kids Artwork
Send kids’ artwork to relatives
Grandma and Grandpa will be thrilled to get some special projects and your child will be equally thrilled to send them off in the mail. It’s a win for everyone.
Plus, your relatives will probably not have the same angst at eventually getting rid of the papers as you might.
Use your kids’ artwork as gift wrap
Fun and free! Using handmade creations from your creative children as wrapping paper adds an extra special touch you can’t get at the store.
Hint, hint: It’s also an easy way to get rid of those excess school papers from art class that contribute to a cluttered house.
Related: How to declutter something you still love
Turn it into a photobook
For extra special treatment, scan or photograph the artwork and turn it into a photobook.
Personalized photo books are such a fun way to preserve memories! My kids love looking through our photobooks! It’s truly a way to elevate everyday moments and creations to something you can enjoy for decades to come.
Artkive is a service that makes it so easy to create photo books (and framed artwork collages) from your kids’ special pieces. You send a box full of artwork to them, and they take the time to professionally photograph and digitize the pieces for you!
Busy being a mom to declutter that precious art? No worries with a bit of help from Artkive.
Store 1-2 pieces from each year in a special artwork portfolio
Keeping one or two favorite pieces in a curated collection will make your child feel more special than if you keep everything in a big overflowing pile.
Store it in a super fancy portfolio and it’s a storage solution that adds to the special vibe. What an honor for your child’s creative efforts.
What’s your favorite way to display kids artwork?
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4 thoughts on “How to Display Kids Artwork Like a Rockstar”
Love your simple tips will use them for more organisation.
So helpful, thank you! Have kept much of my daughter’s artwork–she’s 10!! Started weeding through but left it awhile ago. Ready to dig in with a photo book!
My entire garage is decorated with my child’s art work. I love coming home to it and everyone comments on it! It’s the best thing I ever started with regard to my house.
Now that is an idea I have NEVER heard and I LOVE it! What a fun and guilt-free way to decorate your garage and enjoy all that inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
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