Organizing Kids Artwork by Turning It into a Coffee Table Book!
This is one of the coolest ways to organize kids artwork I've ever seen. Jen Chaky from here in Montclair, NJ takes 30 of your child's very best art pieces and turns them into an actual hardcover coffee table book! 
Jen says that this endeavor was born out of her love for organizing and clearing clutter combined with her passion for children's books. She actually works in children's book publishing and started this business in hopes of eventually being able to stay at home to raise her 8-year-old daughter.
At $250 for 2 books, and $300 for 3 books(additional copies are $50 each) the service is not cheap, but the books are gorgeous and will last a lifetime. And you can give copies as gifts to relatives.
I think this would be a great gift for artists of any age and anyone that writes poetry or songs as well! I wouldn't even mind having some of my best photos made into a book like this! There are several styles to choose from as you can see in the photos above.
Check out Jen's extremely creative site to see a really cool flash animation of an actual book! If you call or write her for more info, tell her I said hello!
ForKeeps :: Custom-designed books of your child's artwork .
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What a great resource, Ariane - thanks for sharing.
Another interesting one is Scribble Couture, which will make clutches and totes from your child's art work.
http://scribblecouture.hostasaurus.com/
Posted by:Jeri Dansky | July 11, 2007 at 01:38 AM
I discovered your blog over on Blog Village and wanted to let you know how helpful and chocked full of info I'm finding it. Great job! I'm dealing with the clutter issue after moving from a large home to a much smaller one. It's almost overwhelming at the moment but you give me hope. Thanks. I'll be back.
This particular post is a great link too for children's artwork. Another way to deal with the artwork is to scan pieces you'd like to save and keep on your computer.
Posted by:Sheila | July 11, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Jeri & Sheila, Thanks for stopping by and contributing your ideas! The Scribble Couture is ADORABLE!! I can't beleive I left out the idea of scanning the art work! Thanks for adding it!
Posted by:Ariane Benefit | July 11, 2007 at 11:34 AM