Hi all! Remember last week in my Untoy: Playing and Crafting with straws post, I mentioned that I had a special project I was working on? Well, I’m finally ready to show it off: My children’s Art Wall with DIY frames!

I wish I could say that I made up this craft all by myself, but I didn’t. I was inspired by this lovely paper straw picture frame post. I just adapted it to fit my needs (I used extra large plastic straws versus those super cute paper straws).

 
Materials:
 
 
Directions:
 

  1. Cut a slit all the way through each straw. (I recommend using the slimmest pair of scissors you have. Larger scissors will be more difficult to slide through the straw.)
  2. Thread the embroidery floss through the needle and poke two holes through one of the straws. Secure the floss with a knot.
  3. Slide the art through each slit of the straws. (If the paper is too thin, you may need to back it with cardstock to make this step easier.)
  4. Display!
I LOVE how fun and colorful these frames look in our reading corner!
 
 
We also added a sticker board (from No Time for Flashcard’s sticker station idea)
And do you see we are still displaying our Potato Art Prints?
 
 
I don’t think the pictures are doing these art frames enough justice (I need a better camera!) You really need to make them to see just how great they are 🙂
 
 
 
How do you display your kids’ artwork? I’d love to hear your ideas below!