It is always nice for children to see their artwork displayed around the house. It is a kind of confirmation of a job well done and that their parent/parents are pleased and impressed with the piece. It can also help to encourage them to continue to produce additional artwork. This is where a real love for art can spring and the more pieces that they produce the better they are likely to be. And who knows where this may lead in the long run; the next Picasso perhaps!
How to frame children’s artwork
Traditional picture frames often work best when framing children’s artwork. They help to give a professional and polished look, one that will enhance the art.
The frame should complement the character of the child as well as the colour scheme of the art itself.
Floating frames also work very well as they create the illusion of the artwork floating within the frame. These types of frames are becoming very popular these days and will, therefore, add a modern and sophisticated look to the art.
Clip frames are often a good choice when framing children’s artwork as they enable you to easily swap out and change the artwork when new pieces are completed. Once children get the bug for creating art, they will usually produce a regular stream of new masterpieces!
Magnetic frames offer many of the same benefits as clip frames. They also enable people to easily change the artwork as frequently as is required. They are flexible and simple to use.
Multi-picture frames enable you to house a large number of pieces of artwork in the one frame. This will be of benefit to those of you who have children who like to create a lot of art.
You could also dedicate an area of a room or a wall to feature a picture gallery wall. These are very much in fashion right now and will enable you to create a mini gallery of your children’s treasured pieces of artwork.
Shadow boxes are of benefit when additional items are required to be housed along with the artwork such as fabric and small items. This is because shadow boxes provide depth and additional protection. It is not just art that can be proudly displayed around your home; a craft project could also be framed depending on the size. And this is where shadow boxes come into their own ensuring the completed piece will be securely housed to maintain its appearance for the long term. The above are just a few examples of how to frame the artwork and craft projects of your children. There are plenty of others that you can decide to go with. These are, however, the most popular in our opinion.
As it is the child who has done all of the hard work and produced the piece of art or craft, it would be a good idea to let them also be a big part of the decision-making process. This is something that a great majority of children would love as it enables them to have a sense of ownership and pride in the end result.