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Make it into a toy. Take that drawing of a princess, robot, caterpillar, or whatever animal, person, or thing your kid imagines and make it into a lovable, squishable toy. That's right; your kid can essentially design their own toys now, too. Thanks to companies like Make My Plush and Budsies, you can submit your child's artwork, and they'll magically transform it into a huggable, one-of-a-kind item they'll cherish for years. Create a gallery wall. A gallery wall is an eye-catching collection of art, photographs, and 3D objects that adds personality to your space and features your style. Fill a blank wall with visual and textural interest—and let your kid's artwork take center stage. Frame colorful paintings or drawings, and incorporate family photos into the display to wow guests with your crew's creativity. Wear the art. While you can easily turn your kid's art into a cool T-shirt, other wearable options include converting the artwork into a piece of jewelry, keychain, or scarf. For example, you can put together a monochromatic look and complete it with a scarf by your favorite designer, your kid. Or take a drawing and send it to Etsy to make into an engraved keychain. For a long-lasting memento, Etsy shop owners can also turn it into a beautiful necklace or stunning bracelet. Use it as wrapping paper. It's always birthday season. Use large-scale drawings, colorings, or paintings as gift-wrapping paper. Friends and family will love the fun touch, and your kids will feel celebrated knowing they played a part in someone else's special day. Complete the package with baker's twine, a big ribbon, or candy cane-patterned string. Turn it into a collage. Collect your child's annual works and cut, glue, and shape them into a bold collage. A great way to declutter art pieces and still keep everything you want, a collage provides an elevated illustration of a memorable part of childhood. Frame the collage or use it to decorate a vase, candle holder, or other household items. App it. There are now apps for storing, sharing, and displaying your child's artwork. Popular apps like ArtKive and Canvsly allow you to digitize paper masterpieces and store them online forever. From the app, you may also share artwork with friends and family and design thoughtful gifts. Take It O the Fridge Clever ideas for showcasing your kid's art. Kids are wildly creative, and as a parent, it's hard not to think that everything they make is a masterpiece. If they're painting, drawing, coloring, and illustrating a unique work of art almost every day, there's so much to showcase and so little space on the fridge to do it. With their unmatched talent, your child's designs have a lot of potential—they can enhance your interior decorating, create a fashion statement, and more. Discover some clever ideas for spotlighting your kid's art. VALUE®ADD