You know that feeling when your kid hands you their latest masterpiece, all colors and chaos, and your heart just melts? I mean, how can you not want to showcase that little piece of their world? It’s like a window into their imagination, right? It just hit me – what if we had a special place at home just for their art? Not just a fridge gallery, but a real home for all those precious creations! I can almost picture it: a bright wall covered in their drawings, perfectly framed, or a fun little wire with clips where their colorful scrawls can hang freely. Wouldn’t that inspire them to keep creating? It feels like a tiny dream I’d love to bring to life. After all, who wouldn’t want to celebrate the goofy, whimsical, and beautiful art of childhood in their own little gallery?
Items You’ll Need
- Art display boards
- Frames for artwork
- Clipboards for easy display
- Art hanging wires and clips
- Cork boards for pinning up art
- Magnets for refrigerator displays
- Art portfolios for storage
- Display easels for 3D art
- Sticky tack for temporary displays
- String lights for ambiance
- Command strips for easy wall mounting
- Canvas and easels for creating new art
- Art supplies (paints, brushes, markers)
- Photo albums for a collection of artwork
- Label makers for organizing displays
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gathering Materials
First things first, I head to my storage closet and gather all the materials I've collected for the kids' art display. I lovingly pile up art display boards, various frames, clipboards, and art hanging wires. It's like a treasure hunt with exciting finds!
Step 2: Designing the Display Area
Next, I take a good look around our home to find the perfect location for the display. A bright wall in the living room catches my eye. I decide to clear a small area and prepare it for an artistic transformation!
Step 3: Mounting Cork Boards
I whip out my command strips and carefully mount the cork boards on the wall. This will be the perfect spot for pinning up the kids' colorful art pieces. It’s starting to look like a mini-gallery already!
Step 4: Adding Clipboards and Frames
I attach clipboards and hang frames to give a dynamic touch to the display. Each clipboard holds a piece of artwork, ready to be swapped out whenever the kids create something new. I step back to admire the colorful chaos forming on the wall.
Step 5: Stringing Up Art Hanging Wires
With some art hanging wires and clips, I create a whimsical line across the top of the display wall. This will be the perfect spot for hanging lightweight art pieces. I clip the first artwork and it looks fantastic against the backdrop!
Step 6: Setting Up Display Easels
I place a couple of display easels in front of the wall. These will showcase 3D art or larger projects that my kids have created. I can already envision a lovely sculpture taking center stage!
Step 7: Incorporating Rope Lights
To make the area special, I string up some colorful string lights around the display. It adds a magical touch, especially in the evenings! I feel like I am creating a fairytale corner for art.
Step 8: Creating a Storage Solution
Next up, I bring out the art portfolios. I’ll use these to store the kids’ older masterpieces that we aren’t displaying right now but want to keep for memories. I label each portfolio with the child's name.
Step 9: Setting Up Temporary Displays
I grab some sticky tack and set aside a small area for temporary displays. This is for quick changes, like daily art creations that are too fresh to mount permanently. What a fun way to keep the display evolving!
Step 10: Organizing with Labels
Finally, I get my label maker and label everything—each portfolio, each space on the cork board, even the clipboards! Organization is key to making this art home functional and fun.
Step 11: Celebrating Our Creation
With everything set up beautifully, I call the kids over to reveal their new art display home. Their faces light up with excitement, and we each take time to admire their creations and discuss the meaning behind each piece. I feel fulfilled seeing their joy!