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May 20, 2010 by Angie 43 Comments

 This is a project that I have been working on for a few months.
I ‘ve been collecting my children’s art from closets and Rubbermaid totes in the hopes of creating an ‘art gallery’ in our lower level family room.
I have been gathering up any frame not is use from around the house and snapping up any frames I could find on sale for $7.00 or less.
The images below are but a few that have inspired me to create this project.
I love the eclectic look of the different frames, mismatched frame colours, textures and variety of pictures.
I think it adds wonderful personality.
 
 I chose my children’s art because I am all about ‘living with what you love’.
My children have created some really fabulous pieces of art at school over
the course of their elementary school years.
Two of these creations were created by my son and daughter as far back as 2003
 when my son was only 2 years old and did a colourful picture (scribble) for Mommy.
I could not purchase anything that I would love half as much as these creations.
 
I am really pleased with how this wall turned out.
It adds some much-needed fun & personality to the room.
In the right corner, you can see the handle of the tread mill…just keeping it real here. This room is totally multi-functional with a TV, sofas, games table, & tread mill along with my newly created ‘art gallery’.
The good new is that I only managed to break two of the glass inserts while I was hanging everything.
One frame bit the dust when I stepped on it.
Another fell off the wall and smashed while I was hammering a nail for another.
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  1. Kristine says

    May 20, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    I LOVE IT!!! What an awesome idea! I might just have to do this….Just not sure which wall to use. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. sandra says

    May 20, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    oops not white frameless

    Reply
  3. Pam says

    May 21, 2010 at 12:40 am

    I'm all about color and showcasing your kids creativeness in this way is a top shelf thing for a mom to do. I think it turned out every bit as well as the pics that inspired you.

    Reply
  4. Meg says

    May 21, 2010 at 2:12 am

    It DOES look great! I just finished a wall kinda like that, myself! I love all the color on yours, though! Great job!

    http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/05/family-room-wall-re-do.html

    Reply
  5. LesleySW says

    May 21, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I really think it looks fantastic. Great job.

    Reply
  6. meeks says

    May 21, 2010 at 4:55 am

    What awesome artist you have in your home!! I just love this idea! I have a few big walls that I now know what to do with!Thank you!!!

    I would love to feature your art display on "5 Great Finds" next week. Would I be able to include a photo of the art wall to go with the link back to this post?

    Many thanks!

    Reply
  7. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    May 21, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I love how your wall turned out. I always love going to my daughters' school's art show. So many talented young artists!

    Reply
  8. Atticmag says

    May 21, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    It's a great wall and I think it's wonderful to show off the art your children make. They must be thrilled. Jane

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  9. Sarah @ Dream in Domestic says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    This is something I definitely want to do when I have kids. Sometimes art groupings don't have much meaning, but are pretty nonetheless. This one you created has tons of meaning and I'm sure puts a smile on everyone's face that walks by. Plus – it's gorgeous with all the colors and incredibly fun to look at!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Marie says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Hello sweet Angie – I am a new follower of your blog via The Inspired Room! I really like the way you've displayed your children's artwork! You've inspired me.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  11. Centsational Girl says

    May 23, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    That looks so fantastic ! How resourceful you are ! All children are artists just like Picasso said, your children's work is beautiful ! Love the wall color, what is it ?

    xo
    Kate

    Reply
  12. eddieross says

    May 25, 2010 at 1:48 am

    So personal and beautiful!

    Eddie + Jaithan

    Reply
  13. Valerie says

    May 25, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    Wow, that's so beautiful and touching! It looks amazing. Great job!

    xo
    Valerie

    Reply
  14. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    oh my gosh this is so spectacular. so so wonderful. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:32 am

    This came out great! Really well done.

    Reply
  16. Bromeliad says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    What a great way to feature kid art. It's both personal/sentimental and hip looking.

    Reply
  17. Tam says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:17 am

    I love it! I bet the kids do too! I have three frames above our fireplace with the boys art, I change the art every now and then. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I love your art gallery – such great colours and fantastic memories. I may have to borrow that idea.

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  19. Ann @ makethebestofthings says

    May 29, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Totally LOVE this wall and the great primary colors are wonderful! Your kids will remember how you made their art a centerpiece in your home.

    Reply
  20. barbara@hodge:podge says

    June 4, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    I am working on just the same thing. I am slowly collecting their art work and frames in order to group them up my stairwell ( I have a large space to cover)

    Yours is beautiful. Well put together! I love framing my kids art work, makes them feel special.

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Oh, I looooooooooove it! It is absolutely PERFECT.

    Reply
  22. Kansas Amy says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:17 am

    What a wonderful wall! Great job! Your newest follower.

    Reply
  23. DShep says

    July 11, 2010 at 6:03 am

    Very well done. I am impressed by your creativity.

    Reply
  24. this blessed nest says

    October 17, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    it looks so GOOD!

    just like your inspiration photos! love everything about this!

    i am so going to do this. i love to decorate with my kids' thoughts in mind. it's one of my favorite things to do!

    kellie

    Reply
  25. LaVonne says

    October 17, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    I really love it. I am going to have to start saving my 2 year old's art work. 😉

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  26. Cha Cha says

    October 17, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Love, Love, Love this. You get my heart on this, Decorate with what you love and what could a mom love more than her kids art work. I am working on a wall like this in my bedroom but I am far off from having it ready but you have inspired me to push harder to get it done. Thank you for linking up with Sentimental Sunday today and for the inspiration, hope you link up next week.

    Blessings,
    Cha Cha

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  27. The Pennington Point says

    October 18, 2010 at 3:21 am

    This is so fantastic…I can't tell you how it warmed my heart. Of course, if I tried to hang my kids' art you'd be staring at that wall of quickly scratched out pencil sketches and wondering, "What was that lady thinking when she actually spent good money on frames for these messes?" LOL! Lisa~

    Reply
  28. Kim says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:51 am

    This is PERFECT!!! I have three little ones and they are constantly creating. You are my inspiration for creating a similar wall. I love it!

    Reply
  29. Chrissie says

    November 1, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    I love your wonderful art gallery. It is beautiful, colorful and special. You did a fantastic job!

    Reply
  30. mel@livvyloowho says

    November 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    It looks great! I love it!

    Reply
  31. Jenny says

    November 1, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    This looks wonderful – – love it!

    Jenny
    http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    November 3, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    That looks awesome!!!

    Reply
  33. barbara@hodge:podge says

    November 4, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Beautiful! I am planning on doing the same thing up our stairwell! I have been collecting frames and want to mix photos of the kids with their artwork!

    Reply
  34. radn says

    November 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    What a beautiful art gallery wall!

    Reply
  35. Megan says

    December 18, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    I just found your blog and have been enjoying your posts. This one caught my attention because I just finished up my degree to become an art teacher. After working with a bunch of kids and telling them they should be proud of their work and hang it up at home, only to find out that many of them have parents that throw things away, it is nice to see that some parents out there don't do that! I look forward to when my daughter is old enough to create art on her own. She's at the scribble age (18 months) and although I love it, I look forward to the days that there might be objects in her artwork and she can tell me about it. I have been wanting to make an art wall in my house but just can't think of where… now I have some inspiration and see if I can find one in time for her to have a spot some day!

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  36. Sally says

    January 10, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Love this. This is going in the idea file! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Puanani503 says

    February 26, 2011 at 9:08 am

    I love that you frame your children's art!! I'm now looking for my children's art pictures..

    Reply
  38. Mindy @ Heart Maine Home says

    July 13, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    This is so beautiful and sweet! I really love it.

    Reply
  39. Margo says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    I LOVE this! I am needing inspiration for my kid's play area, and this is it.

    Reply
  40. Susan Hill says

    December 22, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I love, LOVE this! I have saved our kids artwork for the last few years and told them this was exactly what I wanted to do. I thought I needed to have all the same frames {so I was waiting till I had the money} but…I love this idea. Yay! I will start a whatever-works frame-search now.

    Reply
  41. redfly says

    May 12, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I love it!!! Thanks for sharing. Going to be using this in our new library or upstairs living room.

    melissa
    redflycreations.blogspot.com

    Reply
  42. Kelly says

    January 9, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    I love the mix of frames and handmade art. I have the perfect large wall for this right between the doors to the kid's rooms! I was thinking of having a chore chart on that wall, and surrounding the chore chart with their artwork would be perfect!

    Kelly
    http://www.kellyboettcher.com

    Reply
  43. Annie1 says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    What a stunning wall! I love it and think I will create my own with my grandkids art work!

    Anne Taylor

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