Comments on: 10 Ways to Display or Recycle Kid Art

By: Lisa Robinson

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:53:01 +0000

Wrapping paper is a great way to send off some larger artwork. My kids used to watercolor miles of butcher paper from Costco (bought the roll!) If a photo/piece is overwhelming, put several pieces together in a group shot. (This also works great if your child ends up with a mountain of ribbons from 4-H.)

We got a nice colored plastic file box and the kids each had a folder/year for best or favorite school projects. It worked out exactly the right size. Might have been even better if we’d added a note of explanation each year.

I kept small things for our Christmas tree, too. We collect small toys or ornaments from our family trips so our tree is chock full of memories. The kids have theirs on garlands that hang over their bedroom doors. (I got those cataloged with dates, location, and/or giver.)

I appreciate that you are saving something–as my Grandma was the one that saved our work. Mom didn’t keep or frame anything until we got to high school art. Found one of my paintings in a teacher’s room–he’d got it at a yard sale–at my parent’s! He was happy to find out the story of the piece after I got over the shock… We artists are sensitive and will be thankful for having our work appreciated, no matter how old.

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By: Melody

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:20:23 +0000

I like the scan and save idea. You could then put them on a memory card and use your digital frame to display them all as well. I have a 26 yr old as well as the 10 yr old I am now homeschooling. Thanks for the awesome ideas!

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By: Mindy

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 02:41:40 +0000

Great ideas. I have eight kids and one on the way – the amount of artwork I have collected is absurd. I tried an app on my phone that takes pics and adds info so it creates a portfolio but it was taking too long to punch in all the info. But your ideas are great – make a book mark, frame it – share it! those are ideas the kids can do themselves! Thanks so much for sharing.

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By: Sara

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:09:54 +0000

Great ideas – this is always a challenge.

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By: Jennifer

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:45:58 +0000

Wow, I love your ideas. I have 5 kids, and have compiled multiple folders of their precious art work over the years. I think I’ll try the calendar suggestion!

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