How to Display Children’s Art and Craft

Putting your child’s artwork on display is a great way to foster children’s self esteem and to create a sense of pride in their work. Make sure you always print your child’s name and the date (in lower case or sentence case- eg: Sarah 24.11.05) on their work to help identify their artwork in years to come (especially if you have 4 children!). Always write starting from the left hand side of the page.

 Here are a few different ways in which you can display your little treasure’s creations: 

• Magnets on the fridge - use some magnets to hold your child’s picture in place.

• Use your child’s artwork as a basis for their next party invitations or thankyou card.

• Make your own birthday card for a loved one, or get well soon.

• Special display boards - make from pieces of cork, or purchase one ready-made. Use drawing pins to secure them into place (make sure the board is out of your child’s immediate reach if using pins). You can also use staples or Blue-tac if you prefer.

• Inexpensive photo frames or old picture frames - remove the back and insert your child’s work. Hang in prominent places throughout your home or child’s room.

• Laminate their work - you can purchase a cheap laminating machine from any office supply store or large supermarket chain. Alternatively, take your child’s work to your local stationery shop and ask them to laminate it for you. Great for using as a place mat at the table or a drink coaster. Hang it as a poster in your child’s room.

• Make a book - gather a few different types of art or craft and bind together as a picture book for your child. You can talk to your child about what materials they used, how the texture of the artwork feels, and how it made them feel to create such beautiful pictures.

• Photo album - Insert various pictures, drawings or craft with a photo of your child next to it (and a little written blurb if you like). Add new work as the years go by and present them with their album on a significant birthday or occasion as a record of their childhood.

• Scan your child’s work and keep it as desktop wallpaper on your personal computer, or email it to the grandparents to keep.

• Make a mouse pad - laminate your child’s work (as above) and use daily for your computer mouse.

• Take a photo with your mobile phone camera and keep it as your phone's wallpaper.

• Cardboard border - place your child’s work on a piece of cardboard slightly larger than their picture, and use as a do it yourself frame. You can also use this to make a sign for your child's room.

• Have your artwork screen-printed onto a tee-shirt, calico bag, or tea towel to keep forever!

• Collect 12 different pictures (roughly the same size) and make a calendar. Use a cheap store bought calendar with pictures you don’t like, and paste your child’s work over the top.

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