Your kid is creative, and you don’t want to trash the art and you want to preserve them? Then, there are plenty of creative ways to use your kid’s art and make it admirable. This not only makes your kids happy, but it also improves their curiosity and creativity. Sometimes kids’ works can be found everywhere at home – on walls, sofa, papers, books, refrigerators etc. By designating proper place to display them, you can preserve their art work.

There are plenty of creative and practical ways to preserve and display your kids’ art without letting it take over your space. Here are five ideas:

1. Create a rotating gallery:

Designate a wall or a specific area in your home as a gallery for your kids’ artwork. Use frames with easy-to-change inserts, clipboards, or a wire with clothespins to rotate new pieces regularly. This not only declutters but also keeps the display fresh and interesting.

2. Turn art into gifts:

Transform your kids artwork into personalized gifts. Scan or photograph their art and use the digital files to create:

1. Calendars: Each month can feature a different piece of their art.
2. Greeting Cards: Use their artwork for birthdays, holiday, or thank you cards.
3. Photo Books: Compile a years worth of their best pieces into a beautifully bound book.

3. Functional art:

Incorporate their art into everyday items:

1. Custom fabric: There are online services where you can upload artwork to create custom fabric. Use this fabric to make pillowcases, tote bags, or even clothing.
2. Magnets: Scan and shrink the art to create custom magnets for the fridge.
3. Cozies and covers: Transfer artwork onto items like phone covers, laptop sleeves, or even notebooks.

4. Art collages and mosaics:

Instead of keeping each piece separately, create a larger project using multiple pieces:

1. Collage: Cut up parts of different artworks and arrange them into a new, large piece. Frame it to make a striking, unique display.
2. Mosaic: Use pieces of their art to create a new image or pattern. This can be framed or used as a decorative element on a larger project, like a piece of furniture.

5. Digital archive:

Create a digital archive of all their art to preserve memories without physical clutter:

1. Scan or photograph: Digitally scan or photograph each piece of artwork.
2. Digital frames: Use digital photo frames to display a slideshow of their artwork.
3. Online gallery: Create a private online gallery or blog where family and friends can view their art. Several Apps are available for storing and viewing photographs like Google Photos.

These ideas can help you celebrate and preserve your kids’ creativity while keeping your home organized and clutter-free.

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