The DIY Solution That Removes Visual Clutter From Fridge Doors In Just A Few Steps

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Celebrating your kids' accomplishments is one of the most important and rewarding aspects of being a parent. One of the most common ways to do this is to hang awards and pictures on the refrigerator. But you can recognize your kids' A+ tests and perfect attendance records without creating a messy display in your kitchen. If these mementos are cluttering your fridge door, create a brag board that will allow you to store them in a dedicated spot — and remove them from the refrigerator. Apart from decluttering your fridge, this brag board can become a stylish piece of artwork in its own right. 

To get this look, attach corkboard panels to the wall with double sided tape. Use decorative push pins to attach the papers, certificates, and other awards your kids bring home from school and extracurricular activities. Decorate the board to fit your space with a garland or other elements. Light up your wall art with picture lighting above it to give it a designer touch. You'll end up with a pinboard for functional wall decor but also an art piece in your living room, dining room, or wherever else you decide to hang the craft. 

If you like the idea of moving papers, certificates, pictures, and photos off the refrigerator but a bulletin board isn't your style, there are other options. You can hang up several easy-change frames — like this Americanflat Changeable Kids Artwork Frame — in a group and rotate artwork, photos, and awards. These frames swing open at the front, so you can easily stack artwork or switch it out. This is an easy way to have your brag board blend in with your style. You can choose easy-change frames that integrate well with the rest of your artwork, and because they're framed, the finished look will have a more professional feel. The biggest downside to this approach is that easy-change frames aren't exactly cheap.

You can also DIY the same concept by using empty frames. Take out the backing and glass and hang just the frames on your wall. Use frames that are larger than the pieces you plan to display in them. Hang a clip on the wall inside the frame or attach it to the top of the frame. With the clip, you can hang up new items as your child brings them home. This option gives you the same flexibility as the easy-change frames, but you can easily get luxe frames for cheaper from a thrift store or another discount retailer.