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Children’s artwork, from first doodles to school projects, is full of memories and pride. But what do you do with all those masterpieces? Hide them away or plaster every wall?
Florian Strasser, Market Lead DACH at posterXXL, Germany’s leading brand for personalized photo products and gifts, shares three TikTok-approved, trendy ways to display your kids’ art that will actually make your home look stylish (and keep the chaos under control).
Get organized with a rotating art display
“Kids’ rooms are already full of colour, so why not add a display board where they can show off their latest creations? It’s a simple addition that can make a big difference, and it’s a great way to encourage creativity and spend time together. As their collection grows, store older pieces in clear, labelled boxes with dividers like ‘Baby’ or ‘Toddler’ to track their creative eras. Consider adding your child’s name to the front of the box if they’ve got siblings.”
Highlight their masterpieces in a gallery wall
“Hoping to show off your kid’s art without messing up your interior aesthetic you’ve worked hard on? You’re not alone. Try a gallery-style setup with sleek frames. Consider frames that have elastic bands for bulkier pieces (because not all children’s masterpieces fit neatly into a frame). Then level it up by adding battery-operated picture lights above your rows of gallery art. Lights with metallic finishes add a luxe touch and give you a real gallery feel.”
Choose a book style: sleek digital or creative scrapbook
Scrapbooking is having a major moment, especially in Germany, where Pinterest searches for ‘scrapbooking ideas’ have surged by 162% over the last 2 years.
“Adult crafts are trending as more people look for slower hobbies – a true Martha Stewart moment for 2025. What better way to enjoy this than with your child? Gather stickers, fun tape, label makers, and print photos of your little ones in action to create a personalised scrapbook filled with their art and memories. Consider printing pictures of them creating the scrapbook and including this in it.
A cleaner way to replicate this is to scan or snap your kid’s best art and turn it into a photo book. It’s a mess-free way to keep their creativity alive without drowning in piles of paper artwork, and it is the easiest option to keep it safe.”
Want to create art with your baby before they can hold a paintbrush? Here are two viral TikTok ideas we love:
“One of our favorite ideas is turning your little one’s first steps into wall-worthy art. Just roll out brown or white paper, use skin-safe dark paint, and press your baby’s feet to create tiny footprints. If you’re organized, wait for their first steps and add the date as a keepsake. Frame it with a thick or dark frame for contrast, ideally with a mount for that gallery-style finish.”
“Another idea is to use paint on your baby’s foot each month for a year, placing the footprints around a ceramic plate. Once complete, glaze it and turn it into a clock showing their foot growth from 1 to 12. It’s a beautiful and creative keepsake, but one for those committed to the process.”
posterXXL is Germany’s leading brand for personalized photo products. From Posters and canvases to photo books and creative gift ideas like mugs or cushions, with an easy-to-use online platform, you can preserve memories and special moments.
