Got a mountain of your kid’s art piling up? You’re not alone! We like to cherish every doodle and masterpiece, but storing them can get tricky. And honestly, shoving them in boxes doesn’t do justice to their creativity.
The good news is that you can transform these masterpieces into something that you can enjoy for years. And when you have grandkids, you get to show them how creative their parents were when they were their age. Sounds pretty cool, right?
As an added bonus, you get to free your space from all the clutter without anyone getting upset. Curious how this magic happens?
Let’s explore creative solutions together that both honor your child’s artistic flair and bring order to chaos.
Digital Art Archiving
Digitizing your child’s artwork keeps it safe and accessible. Plus, it’s not difficult to do, and you can even enlist the help of your kids for this fun DIY project.
Here’s how you can easily do it at home:
- Gather the artwork in a clutter-free space with good lighting (preferably natural).
- Use a smartphone or camera to take clear photos of each piece. Ensure there’s no glare by angling lights properly or using natural daylight.
- Transfer the images to your computer using cloud storage or USB cable for safekeeping.
- Use simple editing software like Google Photos to crop and adjust brightness.
Craft a Timeless Photo Book
Turning your child’s artwork into a beautiful photo book is like capturing their creative journey. You can even create multiple albums organized by years or childhood period, which will be quite fun to browse when they’re older.
Or you could create an album of your first trip with your child, only the two of you. This album can contain photos you took down the road and the doodles Junior drew while waiting for you to finish driving.
Here’s how to put together a fun and interesting album:
- Start by selecting standout pieces that represent various phases of their development and interests. You don’t need every piece, just those that speak to special moments.
- Select high-quality photos of each chosen work.
- Go online and find a photo book maker (Mixbook is a great one) that lets you arrange the images as you see fit. Also, your platform of choice should offer access to various layouts and templates that you can customize.
Transform Art into Household Items
Why not sip your morning coffee from a mug adorned with your child’s colorful drawings? This way, you get double the energy and positivity!
To turn kids’ art into a coffee mug, a plate, or anything else, you need high-quality pictures of said artwork. Choose something that works well on different surfaces, curved or plane.
Once you have the pics, go online and look for providers who specialize in creating custom products using your photos. Once you find the ones you like, choose what objects you want to customize – it can be anything from coffee mugs to pillows.
Wrap Up
As you can see, it’s rather easy to have the best of both worlds – your kids’ artistic journey safely preserved and your house free of clutter. All you need is a smartphone or a camera and a lot of imagination!
