Children’s Artwork Display

Ok here it is. I finally finished this project.

Are you excited to see what I turned these cookie sheets into?

With school starting next week, the artwork is going to come piling in for sure. I wanted a prime spot to display all of my son’s art pieces without them taking over the refrigerator (I can’t believe I will have a Kindergartner this year!).

Here is our new art wall.

This wall is in our kitchen right as you enter from the garage. It has always been dead space that was never put to good use. I thought it would be the perfect “zone” for all the art.  I used Command picture hanging strips to secure these to the wall.  I love this product because they are removable and won’t damage your walls.  I used 2 large strips per sheet.

I thought it would be fun and different to use kitchen items for the display. I simply turned these baking sheets into art frames with a little spray paint. Make sure the sheet is actually magnetic before you buy or paint one. A lot of them are not, so just double check to make sure.

This one below perfectly holds 2 pieces of artwork.

These are the colors I used. Rustoleum Gloss White, Rustoleum Satin Aqua, and Krylon Gloss Ivy Leaf. Each baking sheet got two thorough coats (with plenty of dry time in between). At first I was going to paint them all white, but because most of the art coming home is usually on white paper, I wanted a bit more contrast between the paper and the baking sheet. All white would have been too much white on that wall.

This could also make a fun art display on its own. I love this just as much when it’s empty.

And one last look at the art.

If you don’t have a place for your kids artwork, the best way to stay organized and keep it all under control is to create a “zone” that is dedicated solely to that purpose. Here are more children’s artwork display ideas to help get you ready for the new school year.

How do you keep all the art under control?