ART/CRAFT display, storage, preservation??

[Mamma2004]

DS is now 4, preparing to start his second year at Montessori. Last year I was very disappointed in my inability to display his artwork and I am determined to do a better job!

I am seeking great, reasonably priced ways to display current projects (two-dimensional drawings and paintings, as well as many three-dimensional creations).

In addition, I hope someone can chime in with great ways to store these treasures that I want to preserve! I have heard that the Container Store has something; we don't have one nearby but I can obviously look online.

Any other suggestions?

Thank you!

[kayte]

I really like the Li'l Da Vinci frames....

http://www.amazon.com/Lil-DaVinci-Store-Display-Cabinet/dp/B000IF7JXS

They come in a couple of sizes. My sister has the larger size and if any work is smaller, she mounts it on black paper. It holds a lot (if you keep them in here) or would hold a dimensional piece.

As for long term storage, have you thought about scanning the pieces and making a shutterfly type book? Most children's art is not made from archival materials and unfortunately will not last the test the time. You could make the book and save just a few pieces stored out of the light, between buffered paper.

[Melbel]

A few options we are considering:

http://www.schoolfolio.com/products/single/index.php

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/f765/index.cfm?PKEY=caccessories-sale&FROMRGL=0

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/md9300/index.cfm?pkey=caccessories%2Dsale

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/zf807/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd1mviewall%7C12%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C% 7C%7C%7C%7C%7Cart&cm%5Fsrc=SCH

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/t210/index.cfm?pkey=caccessories%2Dpinboards%7Ck

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/f824/index.cfm?pkey=caccessories%2Dpinboards%7Ck

http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=108&f=3709&pc=9

Less expensive options can be found using some of these as inspiration. HTH!

ETA: a few more...

http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toys-My-Art-Show/dp/B000GL1D40/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
http://www.amazon.com/School-Year-Chronicles-School-After-School/dp/0969920334/ref=pd_sim_t_1
http://www.amazon.com/Alex-Toys-527W-My-Art/dp/B000HV0XLS/ref=reg_hu-wl_mrai-recs