Children's artwork reflects imagination and creativity.
Children's artwork is highly imaginative, so why not display it in a creative and colorful frame? Framing preserves your little ones' artwork, allowing you to cherish it for years to come. There are different framing ideas for kid's art, depending on the art and your decor tastes and preferences. Hang framed kids art in bedrooms, hallways or bathrooms to proudly display your child's skills and talents.
Nature-themed Frame
For children's artwork that depicts a landscape or outdoor scene, make a frame that complements the subject matter of the child's artistic piece. To do this, decorate the border of a frame with flat edges. Avoid curved or ridged frames. An example is utilizing hot glue dried flowers around the frame. Another option is to cut out leaf shapes from fabric and hot glue them to the frame. If you desire a beach-themed frame, hot glue small seashells around the frame. For a more rustic piece of decor, decorate the frame with acorns, nuts or small twigs.
Recycled Objects Frame
Creatively display your child's art using objects and scraps from around the house. For instance, recycle beads from old necklaces or jewelry items. Hot glue the beads around the edges of an old frame to make a plain frame more decorative and colorful. Another option is to glue buttons of different colors and sizes. Alternatively, collect metal bottle caps to decorate the frame. Hot glue these caps to the frame as is or paint first, if desired. Use spray paint to change the color of bottle caps. Another ideal item to use is jigsaw puzzle pieces. Haphazardly arrange the pieces along the edges of the frame and hot glue.
Christmas or Winter Themed Frame
Children's artwork is cherished by close family, especially grandparents. Make a Christmas or holiday themed to give your child's art as a gift. Hot glue cotton balls around the edges of a frame to resemble snow. Sprinkle with silver glitter to add a little extra sparkle. Use twigs of fake pine or holly to decorate the frame to resemble a wreath. Tie a bow out of red ribbon and hot glue the bow to the top or corner of the frame. Another option is to cover the frame edges with wrapping paper or tin foil. Cut strips of solid color wrapping paper or foil as wide and long as the edges of frame. Use a glue stick to attach the strips, which will overlap at corners. Curl disposable ribbon with a pair of scissors and glue to the corner of the frame for added decoration.
Kid-created Frame
Make a frame with your child to display her art. Provide a framing mat for your child to decorate with crayons or markers. Alternatively, help her to create a border of finger prints around the mat using washable stamp ink. A fingerprint framing mat adds a special touch to her work of art, making it truly unique. Place the framing mat and the artwork inside a solid colored frame. Another option is to paint a wood frame. Provide your child with washable paint to add color to a plain wood frame. Encourage her to use her imagination and paint her favorite colors or scenes.
