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  1. #1
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    Jan 2006
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    You can probably do this for a tiny fraction of the cost by buying a roll of a border or kiddy wallpaper, cutting out the characters and then sticking them onto a plain blue wall.

    Worth a thought, you've a few months to get it done in!

  2. #2
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    Oct 2008
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    You can probably do this for a tiny fraction of the cost by buying a roll of a border or kiddy wallpaper, cutting out the characters and then sticking them onto a plain blue wall.

    Worth a thought, you've a few months to get it done in!

    Thank you for your ideas, i have thought of that, but i do really like the painted on effect. But if i cant find anyone to do it, i might look into it.
    Thanks!

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    Jan 2008
    Brisbane, QLD
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    I had a friend who painted an "under the sea" theme for her DD's nursery. She put pictures of sea creatures into an overhead projector and painted them onto the wall, then painted the water around it. Looks great.

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    Jul 2008
    Melbourne
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    Congratulations on your pregnancy Deetor! What exciting times ahead. I would like to paint a mural on the nursery wall for my baby one day too. I don't have any suggestions but I hope you will find someone soon. Maybe check at TAFE? Some of the students may be able to do the job (plus it may be cheaper?). Just a thought. Art students are usually quite creative and happy to take on jobs to show their creativity You could put an ad or their message board.

    She put pictures of sea creatures into an overhead projector and painted them onto the wall, then painted the water around it.
    That's a fantastic idea buzzawuzza! Thanks for sharing that. I have been wondering what the best way to do it would be. Have chosen a theme but my freehand drwing is not that great

  5. #5
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    May 2008
    Roxburgh Park,VIC
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    Hi
    If you dont want to paint a mural i got some stick ons and borders online including postage for $80...cute themes check it out at [url]www.stuckupkids.com.au /url] to remove and no marks left
    Last edited by soniebon; November 8th, 2008 at 11:14 PM.

  6. #6
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    Jan 2004
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    Hi deetor,
    Congrats on your pregnancy and welcome to BB

    I came across a lady on ebay and the wahmnaps website that makes the name signs for your doors (you know the one where they childs name is made out of wood and painted, etc?) Anyway I found a link on one of her ebay auctions I think, to her website, and she has photo's on there of her wall murals....absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure where she is located though sorry.
    I think her seller name on ebay is fantasy creations? Her website is something different i think? I have been checking her out, as I was thinking of getting one of the door signs for DS.

    On the other hand, you could print out some pics, and make them into a stencil, and draw them on the wall.
    we painted 2 of the walls in DS's room blue, then did some clouds and got some stickers from walls of the wild in the U.S.A, (when the exchange rate was good lol) one is a monkey hanging from a branch and the other is a bird.

    there is a thread on here somewhere about decorting nurseries, which I think may have some sites mentioned regarding stickers.

    eta: My munchkin home, has some nice BIG stickers too
    Nic
    Last edited by nic; November 8th, 2008 at 04:59 PM. : adding something

  7. #7
    Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

    Jan 2005
    Funky Town, Vic
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    Deetor - I'm absolutely positive there are people that do just what you want. I totally agree with you on the effect, it is really second to none.

    When I was little I had a friend who lived in this big old house in Ivanhoe. She had the most beautiful scenes painted on her walls, very magical and ethereal. I could have stared at them for hours.
    My sister has this funny little bathroom with the biggest, oldest bath you have ever seen. She got a professional is to simply paint clouds on a sky blue wall - I remember thinking "gawd I coulda done that", until I saw it for myself. Just awesome.

    I can't ask her who did it if you want, are you in Melbourne?

  8. #8
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    Oct 2008
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    Hi deetor,

    I think her seller name on ebay is fantasy creations? Her website is something different i think? I have been checking her out, as I was thinking of getting one of the door signs for DS.

    Nic
    Ive been on ebay and can not seem to find anything under the name of Fantasy creations

    Are u sure thats what the sellers name was?