From Clutter to Keepsakes: 5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Your Kids' Artwork

Display artwork on a prominent wall using clipboards, frames, or wire and clips, rotating pieces weekly or monthly. Let your kids help choose what's displayed, try a themed rotation, and photograph or scan each piece before storing it away to build a digital archive.

Sort artwork by date or theme, then scan or photograph each piece clearly. Use an online photo-book service like Shutterfly, Mixbook, or Blurb to design and order a printed book -- a great gift for grandparents, too.

Use larger pieces for bigger gifts and smaller ones for smaller gifts, securing the artwork around the box with tape, glue, or ribbon, and add stickers or drawings for a personal touch.

Cut or tear interesting shapes and textures from artwork and arrange them on canvas or cardboard, gluing in layers for depth. Add paint, markers, or found objects to build out the collage further.

Scan a favorite piece, adjust colors or sizing as needed, and use a custom printing service to put it on a throw pillow, tote bag, or phone case -- a lasting keepsake or thoughtful gift.

Each of these projects turns a growing pile of artwork into something to treasure, celebrating your children's creativity in a way that fits right into your home.