Frame the one that makes you stop, even if it isn’t the neatest. If you can’t decide, these usually settle it.
The one with a story
A drawing you remember being made, or that came with an explanation, will mean more in time than a tidier one. If your child told you what it shows, write their words on the back in pencil before you forget them.
A first
The first face, the first family, the first time they wrote their name. Firsts are the ones you can’t get again. They are often scribbled on scrap paper, and they are still the ones to keep.
The one they chose
Ask your child which they are proudest of. Their pick is often a surprise. A child who sees their own choice on the wall knows their work is valued.
Step back from it
Prop the drawing up and look from across the room. Bold lines and strong color hold a wall; faint pencil can get lost. A quieter drawing still works in a spot seen up close, such as a hallway or beside a desk.
Don’t worry about its condition
Uneven edges, a crease, or a torn corner are part of the drawing’s history. We frame originals as they are, without trimming or altering them. For thick paint, collage, or anything raised, write to us first.
Still can’t choose
Frame one a year. It becomes a small wall that grows with them. Keep the runners-up flat in a folder, so next year’s choice is easy. Here is how we frame first artwork.
