Parenting Advice

Around the House - Home Decor
Contributing Writer - Kathy Peterson, Celebrity Design Expert

Your child's artwork or cute baby photos can be showcased in so many ways whether you want to make a fashion statement, send out a greeting card or simply decorate your home. Here are a couple of fun and easy display ideas for moms who love to take family photos, decorate their homes and express their own creativity.

• Creative Photo Wreaths: Celebrate your baby or family photos in a fresh new way. Using a small berry wreath, several small 2" or 3" photo frames or photo frame templates, scrapbook papers and ribbon you can create a clever wall decoration or birthday party center piece. (INSERT IMAGE)
• Memory Jewelry: Many scrapbook manufacturers are now offering some very cute jewelry designs that allow mom's to show off photos anytime. Various jewelry pieces include bracelets, lockets and key chains that can be worn for any occasion and make for great conversation pieces.
• Memory Handbags and Totes: Whether it's a diaper bag and dainty handbag, your favorite photos can be printed on special ordered high quality purses. Other handbag manufacturers offer clear vinyl inserts on the outside of ready made bags that allow you simply slip in your favorite photos for display.
• For the crafty mom, photos can be transferred or printed onto to special fabrics then made into quilts, pillows or other home décor items.
• Photo Collages are a trend that's catching the eyes of creative moms. Simply cut and paste your favorite photos onto an artist's canvas (available at most craft and art supply stores). For a custom look, attach memorabilia or trinkets such hospital bracelets, buttons, ribbons, etc or add a short journal entry onto scrapbook paper that tells the story or theme of the collage.
• Frame Your Scrapbook Pages: Scrapbook pages can fill a photo album fast. If so, why not frame your best page in a pretty frame. Larger table top frames work well but by grouping similar pages together on the wall you can make a lovely home décor statement.
• Make a Statement in Black and White: Color photos can be photo copied or printed in black and white. For the contemporary mom, this is a great way to accessorize a wall or hallway with black and white family photo's framed in inexpensive black frames.

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