9 Creative DIY Art Show Display Ideas for Kids' Art

9 Creative DIY Art Show Display Ideas for Kids' Art
By Meream • May 15, 2013 MD

Support your kid's budding talent by trying one of these DIY ways to display kid's art. Creating a dedicated diy art show display is a fantastic way to celebrate their creativity and make your home feel like a professional gallery. From projects that require basic carpentry to some that are so amazingly simple, these methods of displaying kid's art are sure to make your home feel like an artist's haven. Veer away from the usual art-on-the-fridge style and try one of these beautiful and creative ways to display kid's artwork.

| Display Method | Difficulty Level | Main Materials | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Wall Grid | Medium | Wood, Nails, Hangers | | Magnetic Frames | Easy | Frames, Magnets, Glue | | Clipped Frames | Easy | Frames, Clips, Glue | | Colorful Clips | Easy | Wood, Clips, Paint |

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1 Wall Grid

Wall Grid This first project is a perfect way to display kid's art, though it does require a bit of basic carpentry. To make this, you will be needing pieces of wood nailed together like a grid. You can choose to give the lumber a nice wood finish or you can paint them in any color that you like. To hang the artwork, you will be using hangers with clips. This method is great for creating a modern home decor look while keeping everything organized.

Tutorial

2 Magnetic Frames

Magnetic Frames Isn't this a wonderful twist on the fridge method of displaying kid's art? Any frame will do for this project, but I think using some that have ornate detailing would be all sorts of wonderful. They will make your children's artwork look like they are in a museum. This is a much more elegant solution than just sticking things on the refrigerator door.

Tutorial

3 Clipped Frames

Clipped Frames How cute! Aside from the visual appeal, these are also incredibly easy to make. You will simply glue clips onto the glass of frames and you're basically done. Clip your kid's art, display, and be proud. If you enjoy organizing your home in creative ways, this is a must-try.

Tutorial

4 Colorful Clips

Colorful Clips For this particular method of displaying kid's art, you will do a bit of carpentry and painting. It's very easy, though, so you don't really need professional help. What you need, however, are a long piece of wood, wooden clips, and paint. You use the latter to give the wooden clips a merry vibe. After assembly, you hang your display, clip the art, and that's it.

Tutorial

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5 Roped Shelves

Roped Shelves What if your kid makes sculptures? How do you display his or her masterpieces? This clever display is the perfect shelf for showing off clay sculptures. To make this, you simply attach ropes to the wall and balance the shelf horizontally by the bottom. It provides a unique 3D dimension to your gallery. For more inspiration on displaying 3D art, check out the official Martha Stewart guide.

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6 Patterned Plywood

Patterned Plywood The basic idea behind this art display is similar to the colorful clips project. Instead of lumber, though, the foundation used here is a piece of plywood with a lovely pattern. Chevron is always visually appealing, but you can go crazy with your design. In fact, you can even ask your kids to paint the plywood!

Tutorial

7 Chalkboard Clips

Chalkboard Clips Again, this idea is similar to the colorful clips one, but this project comes with a chalkboard paint treatment. Perfect for families with more than one budding artist, as you can write names or dates directly on the display.

Tutorial

8 Bunting

Bunting Drowning in kid's art and running out of space in that old display that you made? Do not despair; we have a solution for you. Why don't you transform their work into colorful bunting? Not only is this a cute way to show off their work, the bunting will also prove useful in many occasions, such as birthdays or seasonal celebrations.

Tutorial

9 Rod

Rod With materials from the hardware store, you can create a beautiful kid's art display faster than you can say Picasso. To make these, you attach the rods to your wall, hang clips, and display your kids' artwork.

To get started with this rod display, you'll typically need:

  • Sturdy metal or wood rods
  • Mounting brackets and screws
  • Curtain clips or specialized art rings
  • A level and a screwdriver for installation

Tutorial (IKEA Style)

Got other ideas on ways to display kid's art? We'd love to hear them! Kindly share your ideas below. Don't forget to leave crafty tips for our other lovely readers, too.

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  • Jennapher

    2013-05-17T11:37:51.000Z

    Besides the fact that kids' artwork is just the best, these are just great simple easy and creative ways to display this fabulous work
  • Jean

    2013-05-16T05:20:27.000Z

    Love these! Thanks... It's so much nicer to be able to display their work instead of putting it in a box under the bed!! Tons of great ideas!!
  • Suzi

    2014-09-06T01:06:49.159Z

    DIY= do it yourself
  • Huma

    2013-05-16T20:54:37.000Z

    Wht dose DIY stand for???
  • mj

    2013-05-17T03:37:33.000Z

    Thank you!!! I will be trying the bronzed very soon.
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