colorful frames

Like most little ones, my kids love to make art. And, like most kiddos, they make too much of it for me to fit on the fridge. I've started scanning each piece of art that they make, and plan on making a large coffee table book with their masterpieces when enough has been collected. For their favorite pieces, though, I needed to create a special place for display.

Materials Needed:
Large paint-friendly frames (I got mine at Michaels)
Paint
Embellishments
Nails


I covered the frames with several coats of paint followed by a clear sealant coat. Using small embellishments, we added some sparkle to a few of the frames. I have seen frames with chicken wire or cork board attached on the back, but we put ours directly on the wall without backing. I am fine with using clear scotch tape to attach pictures to the frames and wall, but some people may prefer using the cork board to attach artwork. I used 4-6 small finish nails to attach the frames to the wall and the frames were quickly filled up by the kiddos. They are very proud of their 'art space' and point out their work to family and visitors alike.