Preserve Your Child's
Portraits with Decorative Picture Frames
by Candice Pardue
Whether it's the yearly school photo
or a unique portrait by a local photographer, your child's
photos are more than just a picture. They're memories on
film, and you want to preserve those memories for many years
to come. You can keep your child's photo in great shape by
placing it in a decorative, high-quality picture
frame.
Below are some great ideas to help you
choose the right picture frame and where to display it.
Choosing a Picture Frame
There are several criteria you should
use to choose the perfect picture frame for a child's photo.
First, consider the theme of the
photo. Does it have a particular background, such as
animals, toys, sports, colors, etc.?
Is the child holding an item or doing
an activity in the photo? A picture frame can match
the theme or colors in the photo help it blend
well.
Picture Frames for Children
There are picture frames with certain
themes on the actual frame itself, such as animals along the
edges of the frame. These frames can be colorful or
pure sterling silver .
Whatever the design, choose one that will blend with your
decor. Children's frames come in many shapes and
sizes. Whether you need a small tabletop frame to
decorate a living room table or shelf, or a wall portrait,
you can choose frames in a variety of sizes.
Build a Photo Display in Your Child's
Room
If your child participates in a
particular sport or activity, you can create a photo display
in their room with picture frames to match, along with other
decor items. For example, if you have a son who plays
baseball, why not display some individual and team photos in
frames that have a baseball or a sports theme? You can
have several photos of your son "in action" during games as
well.
To create the display, buy a cabinet that has several
shelves. You can mix and match photos in frames, a few
baseballs, some ball cards, ball trophies, and even some
ball caps! A display like this is something he can be
proud of and show off to his guests during sleepovers.
For a daughter who enjoys scrapbooking, you can set up a
scrapbook display with some photo creations of her own along
with some framed photos of herself. Maybe her school
photos can be displayed as well as some fun photos of her
and her friends during a scrapbooking party. Throw in a
couple of her favorite dolls, stuffed animals, or jewelry
for decoration.
Wall Displays
Design a wall display of your child's
photos by age, adding one per year. You can mix and
match frames on the wall, adding a few frames with
children's themes here and there. You can choose frame
styles and colors to match the room's decor. This type
of display would look great in a living room, dining room or
hallway.
Framed Pictures as Gifts
Frame your child's photo in a unique
frame
and give it as a gift to family and friends. Traditionally,
parents will give away photos without a frame.
However, framing the photo makes the gift more personal, and
the photo will more likely be put on display in the
recipient's home if it is already framed. This is
great for grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other close
relatives and friends.
With the right frame, your child's photo can last many years
and add to your home decor. Use these ideas to build a
lasting photo collection.
Picture frame for childrens room
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