How to Turn Kids Art Work into Great Gifts
Creating Gifts from Kids Art
I love a good homemade gift, and when a child makes it — all the better! I’ve worked hard as a parent to make sure that grandparents, great grandparents, godparents, and other special people in our lives have meaningful gifts from my child every holiday. And we make a lot of them! I’ve collected some of my favorite project ideas for creating art from your child’s artwork in one place. Some of them are DIY projects, but I also included makers from Instagram and Etsy who will convert your child’s artwork into some amazing gifts! I hope these ideas inspire some thoughtful gifts in your home!
DIY Project Ideas
These are some of my favorite projects to make using my child’s artwork! They make fantastic gifts for parents, teachers, grandparents, babysitters, friends — anyone who is special in your life. Each tutorial includes examples and complete instructions, too.
Pillow with Child’s Drawing
Create a pillow using a child’s drawing printed on fabric from Spoonflower
Customized Coasters
Use your child’s artwork to create wonderful keepsakes
Make a Tea Towel
How to create a tea towel using a child’s artwork — or your own!
How to Make Custom Stickers
Use your child’s drawings to make stickers! Perfect gifts, Valentine’s, or party favors!
Sunprint Handprints
Make pillows or other items with a child’s handprint using the sun!
Kids Art in Vinyl
Use your child’s art to make unique vinyl designs on your Cricut
Shopping Ideas from Etsy & Instagram
If you just don’t have the time or the inclination to do a project yourself, there are lots of creative people who can make it happen for you! Here are a few of my favorite ideas from Instagram and Etsy.
Child’s Art on a Plate
Moonflower Memories transfers your child’s art to ceramic plates and has other personalized options in their shop.
Drawing on Keychain
CaitlynMinimalist will transfer your child’s drawing to a metal keychain which is a lovely way to carry it always.
Child’s art on a Towel
If you aren’t up for making it yourself, Tacoma Collective will put your child’s art on a tea towel.
Handwritten Message Pillow
Take a message from your child and keep it forever on a pillow!
Add Art to Socks
I love the idea of creating custom socks with your child’s art on them!
Other Ideas from Etsy
Click the link below to find other sellers who will put your child’s art on a wide range of products.
