Have a modern day Picasso on your hands who creates art like he brushes his teeth? If so, you probably have a lot of artwork lying around collecting dust.

But, rather than throw it away when he isn’t looking, how about coming up with creative ways to put his brushstrokes to use? Here are ten easy suggestions that are bound to make your child feel like a star:

Can you say “Wall Art”?

Everyone has a hallway or two, or maybe some open space in a den or office area. Why not brighten it up with some cool frames and your kid’s newest creation? Interchange the art as your child paints or draws new pieces.

Look how cool my kid is.

Take a handful of paintings to the office and frame for your wall. Not only does it brighten up your room and your day, but the office folks are bound to comment on what a great artist you are hiding at home.

Wrap it up.

Going to a birthday party or another special occasion? Instead of paying a million dollars for one roll of wrapping paper, use your kid’s creations. It looks great and doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet.

Scrapbook fever.

Scrap booking is one of the latest crazes, so why not use it to your advantage? Make “Art Books” for your child’s favorite paintings and he and you will be able to enjoy them for life.

A card for every occasion.

Use your child’s latest painting as a card to a family member or close friend. Fold it in half, and write a little note on the backside (the white side). They will love receiving something so special, and you will never have to buy cards again!

Bundle and send.

Chances are if you have kids, then you have at least other 5 people- be it family or friends - who care desperately for them. So, make an art pile for grandparents, other relatives or close friends and send it out quarterly.

Paper Mache masks.

Remember making Paper Mache masks? Well, it is still fun! Purchase some balloons or use some bowels for your mold, get a Paper Mache recipe online and cut up your kid’s artwork. Hang them from the ceilings or display them on a mantle – they make quite excellent conversation pieces.

Book covers.

Use your kid’s artwork to cover their school textbooks. They will be the only ones at school with such a unique creation, and the books will be protected for the year.

Bookmarks.

Use a ruler and draw a straight line about 2 inches from the edge of your child’s painting – repeat until you are at the end of the painting. Then, laminate the artwork and cut on the line. You now have several bookmarks that anyone in the family can use.

Lampshade fever.

Find a cheap or used lampshade, get some Modge Podge and grab several pictures. Modge Podge the artwork all over the outer side of the lampshade and let dry. This can spice up any room – it’s perfect for a kid’s room, den or office.