How to Create a Kids' Art Gallery Wall {In an Afternoon}
$25.00
4 Hours
Easy
Remember the days when your house was overflowing with kids’ papers and art projects?
Or maybe you’re still knee-deep in those days?
The days of school papers and art projects have come and gone at our house. My kids are teenagers {I rarely see papers unless it’s parent-teacher conference time}! And as overwhelmed by the piles of school papers and projects as I was in those early days, I find myself missing the kids’ artwork.
So, what’s a nostalgic mom to do? Dig out a bunch of artwork, of course. And find a simple DIY way to display them, too!
Or maybe you’re still knee-deep in those days?
The days of school papers and art projects have come and gone at our house. My kids are teenagers {I rarely see papers unless it’s parent-teacher conference time}! And as overwhelmed by the piles of school papers and projects as I was in those early days, I find myself missing the kids’ artwork.
So, what’s a nostalgic mom to do? Dig out a bunch of artwork, of course. And find a simple DIY way to display them, too!
First, I traced my clipboards, so that I had templates to use to create the layout.
I wanted the clipboards to be "chalkboard clipboards," so I painted them with chalkboard paint. TIP: Use zip ties to hold the clip open and make it easier and faster to paint!
Next, I found the center of the wall and the height at which I wanted my first clipboard. I attached my first template to the wall with washi tape. Then I measured 3 inches up from the top of the it and attached the second template. Finally, I measured 3 inches to each side of the first two templates in order to position the remaining four templates in three columns of two. I had marked where I wanted my nails to go on the templates, so when I was ready to start nailing, I just nailed right through my templates!
Here’s the wall fully staged before I added the art.
And finally, I added my kids' artwork! Now, I love walking up the stairs and being greeted by the bright colors and memories.
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Great idea! I will do this with my grandkids artwork. 😊
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Perfect way to display seasonal artwork. Always looking for ways to bring out my son’s and his daughters’ art during the holidays.
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