Encourage a child's creativity at the easel by framing her best pieces.
Frame a child's artwork and watch his eyes light up with pride. Encourage his creative pursuits by showing off his artful creations in a prominent place. Don't be surprised if he continues his artwork as he grows. Be creative in displaying his art pieces. Look for nontraditional ways to show off a child's best works of art.
Thrift Store Frames
Spray paint mismatched picture frames to unify a collection of children's artwork.
Shop at thrift stores for inexpensive picture frames. Choose frames in sizes big enough to display the artwork without compromising the piece of art. After removing the glass, spray paint the frames in a neutral color, such as black or white. Replace the glass and add the artwork. Group the framed artwork in an attractive wall arrangement.
Spell It Out
Choose letter tiles to create a word, such as the child's name on the frame.
Purchase unfinished wooden picture frames at a craft store. Either leave the wood unfinished, paint it with acrylic paint, or spray a clear acrylic before proceeding. Gather old letter tiles as are used in word board games. Select the letters to spell the child's name. Arrange the tiles to spell the name on frame and attach them to the frame by applying a strong adhesive craft glue on the back of each tile. For a less personalized frame, spell another word that has meaning for the child.
Fingerprint Frame
Picture a piece of artwork framed in the child's fingerprints.
Buy chipboard frames at craft stores. With a non toxic ink pad and clean fingers, freely stamp fingerprints on the exterior surface of the frame. Use three or more colors of ink, and overlap the fingerprints.Cover as much of the surface as possible. Spray with a clear acrylic to seal the ink and prevent smudging. This frame can be even more personal if it is fingerprinted by your child. This frame can make a unique gift for a grandparent or special friend.
Clothesline Gallery
Create a gallery of children's art by hanging each piece with colorful clothespins on a clothesline.
Mat paintings and drawings with simple construction paper. Fold the paper in half, then cut a rectangular piece two inches from the edge, creating a paper frame. Unfold and frame the artwork in this temporary frame. Adhere the mat to the front of the artwork with glue stick. Hang the pictures on the clothesline with colorful clothes pins.
