Now that school is starting up again soon, you’re probably wondering where to put your teetering pile of kids’ drawings. Because in the coming months, more is coming. Admit it: you’ve probably tossed some artwork when your kids weren’t looking. And when no one is looking, you feel bad because you haven’t framed all their drawings. But, that’s expensive. Dear chiconomistas, there is a money-saving solution: making your own inexpensive stationery out of your kids’ artwork, plus making money by selling it, on Zazzle.co.uk.  It’s true. So start scanning that pile of kids’ drawings and stay clear of the bin—and that steaming side of guilt.

Scan for Stationery

After you’ve scanned all the kids’ drawings, all you have to do is sign up to Zazzle.co.uk and create your own stationery. Choose from note cards to stamps. Note cards start at £1.75 for 10 cards. And the more you buy in bulk, you get more savings. Savvy stationery, indeed. After you choose your type of stationery, add images, text, what image goes on what side and the size.

Sell Your Stationery

Next, you can sell your very own stationery  that you created. It’s like your very own free online stationery stall, starring your kids’ drawings. You can even pick up tips on how to sell your stationery with their blog and forum. Money-saving stationery that saves artwork and can make you money, now that’s chiconomics. So start adding to that collection of drawings and make your kids happy by showing (and selling) their talent.

By Christina Caicedo