It all starts with our children holding a crayon in their hands for the first time and making a few scribbles on a sheet of paper. First drawing! Worth preserving, displaying and sharing with family and friends! Then, before we know it we enter another world, where drawings are created by the armful at home and school, and nothing can be discarded (according to the artist’s strong opinion). So God forbidden we throw anything into the recycling bin… It will be discovered, rescued and placed back into the big stack of amazing paintings and drawings.
Check out these gifts that kids as young as toddlers and preschoolers can make.
We do take pride in our kids’ creativity and love to preserve their artwork but there also comes a time when a clean up becomes necessary. Before you start tossing your little Picasso’s paintings (only to make room for more paintings!) here are some ideas on how to turn your kids art into gifts. There is something for every member of the family: mom, dad, the artist himself! If you have no idea what to get grandma for her birthday or Christmas look through your kids’ artwork, choose an original piece and turn it into an unique gift.
When I first published this post in early 2015, it only contained 6 ideas. I’ve updated it since and today I am happy to present to you
23 Ways to Turn Kids Artwork into Gifts
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1. Kids Artwork into Necklaces
Necklaces created by: 1. Sugar Sidewalk 2. Angelica Minimalist 3. Now That’s Personal 4. Petit San San Atelier
2. Kids Artwork into Bracelets
Bracelets created by : 1. Surfing Silver 2. Resin Designs 3. Blackberry Designs 4. Ashlee Artis
3. Kids Artwork into Keychains
Keychains created by: 1. Bluetree Silver 2. Now That’s Personal 3. Formia Design 4. Metalmorphis
4. Kids Artwork into Cufflinks
Cufflinks created by : 1. Formia Design 2. Inspired by Eva Store 3. Cufflinks by Sam 4. Now That’s Personal
5. Kids Artwork into Dresses
Dresses created by Picture This Clothing
6. Kids Artwork into T-shirts
T-shirts created by The Cajun Creations
7. Kids Artwork into Scarves
Scarves created by : 1. Design Your Silk 2. Dreammor
8. Kids Artwork into Pillows
Pillows and pillowcases created by : 1. Beach Love Decor 2. Boertiek 3. mouhoxLab 4. Kali Laine Designs
9. Kids Artwork into Blanket
Blanket created by Mira Jean Designs
10. Kids Artwork into Puzzles
1.Wooden puzzle created by Turtle Teasers 2. Cardboard puzzle created by Perry Puzzles
11. Kids Artwork into Mugs
Mugs created by LPZUK
12. Kids Artwork into Plates
Plates created by Suza Luna
13. Kids Artwork into Kitchen Gifts
1. Tea towel created by Art Mina Cafe 2. Bottle opener created by Unique Anomaly 3. Wood coaster created by Woodineering 4. Apron created by Arthur’s Lamb
14. Kids Artwork into Magnets
Magnets created by : 1. Wall Cakes 2. Bink Creations 3. Inspired by Eva Store 4. Habit Nation USA
15. Kids Artwork into Tote Bag
Tote bag created by Spunky Stork
16. Kids Artwork into Makeup Bag
Makeup bag created by Arthur’s Lamb
17. Kids Artwork into Watches
Watch created by Chisel Tree
18. Kids Artwork into Ornaments
Ornaments created by: 1. eFour Laser 2. Hattie Rex 3. Kids These Days AZ 4. Habit Nation USA
19. Kids Artwork into Books
Books created by Plum Print
20. Kids Artwork into Dolls
Dolls created by mouhoxLab
21. Kids Artwork into Holiday Cards
Holiday cards created by Minted
22. Kids Artwork into Crayon Figurines
Crayon figurines created by Crayon Creatures
23. Kids Artwork into Wall Art
Canvas and poster prints created by I Love My Kids’ Art
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Hope Schoenbacher
Friday 2nd of December 2016
I have seen traffic from your list to my Etsy shop so I came on over to see you! Thank you so much for featuring me and the other artists!
Stef
Friday 2nd of December 2016
I am glad to feature the beautiful products that you and other artists can make from kids' artwork. You are all incredible!
TheBoyandMe
Friday 10th of April 2015
These ideas are wonderful! I particularly love the paintings.
Thanks for linking up to Tuesday Tutorials.
Natasha Johnson
Thursday 9th of April 2015
These are some great ideas. I know some grandma's would love some of these.
Erin @ Nourishing My Scholar
Saturday 4th of April 2015
Very Cool!
Marvellina Goh
Thursday 2nd of April 2015
These are cool ideas. I love the jewelry, watches, and the dolls!!! I've seen people make it into comforters and bed sheets too.
Stef
Thursday 2nd of April 2015
Bed sheets - I like that!