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Cute Wall Decal for My Son’s Studio Nook

There’s an awkward space between the stairs and the wall in my art studio.  After some thought, I decided to turn it into a cozy little nook for my son.  I’ve filled the space with pillows and hanging baskets with toys, books, snacks, and more.  It’s a place that he can call his own when he comes up to the attic. IMHO, decorating a special kid-dedicated space is about nurturing — providing him with a sense of ownership, independence, and confidence.  He knows that Mommy has rules about her space and art supplies, but this is a little nook where he can do what he wants.  And he does! 😉

At the moment, he’s obsessed with gardening and growing flowers.  So to make the space a little bit extra magical, I designed a four-color flowering branch in Illustrator, cut it out of adhesive-backed craft vinyl, and applied it to the wall.

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I love how it turned out!  I can imagine “wallpapering” a room in a similar fashion.  And the best part is that my three-year-old loooooved it and immediately said: “You gave me a tree!”

The nice thing about the craft vinyl is that I can just scrape it off the wall when his tastes (inevitably) change.  And, of course, you could stencil the wall for a similar result.  You’d simply have to paint over the stenciling when it was time for a change-up, rather than scrape it off.  In addition, stenciling is generally a more budget-friendly option compared to using adhesive-backed vinyl. Stencils are reusable, making them a cost-effective choice for a repeating pattern.  However, since I was only doing the one design, I decided that vinyl would be the easiest choice.  Especially since I didn’t particularly want to kneel in that nook for a long time in order to do the stenciling!  One of the main advantages of adhesive-backed vinyl is its ease of application. 

ScanNCut Club Members have access to the cut file for this project and a step-by-step tutorial video.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

49 thoughts on “Cute Wall Decal for My Son’s Studio Nook

  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

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  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

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  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

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  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

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  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  • This is fantastic!! Love everything about it. The hanging baskets are awesome … the whole space really is. How cool to have his own space! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • Love it! What little kid (or the little kid in each of us) doesn’t love a nook just for them?

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  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

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  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply
  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply
  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply
  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply
  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply
  • This is enchanting! What a great use of awkward space. The hanging baskets are such a great idea and so user friendly for anything. Where are they from? I’m seriously considering joining this club. Where does one purchase the machine? How tech savvy do you have to be to use it?

    Reply

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