tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post4936876315965766966..comments2023-10-18T04:08:41.048-04:00Comments on Robin M Anderson: Outsmarted By a Tree.Robin M Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702955349781701549noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-80235841573898733662011-01-20T10:52:11.596-05:002011-01-20T10:52:11.596-05:00I love the tree idea. i'm still undecided if w...I love the tree idea. i'm still undecided if we're going to put it up in our nursery, because I've worked with smaller decals before and those were a pain in the ass to hang up.Julie Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00875635439264990221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-18256613515571025562011-01-18T11:53:02.138-05:002011-01-18T11:53:02.138-05:00Thank you all for your AMAZING suggestions! I am s...Thank you all for your AMAZING suggestions! I am still torn between a decal and hiring someone to paint the tree (the cost seems about the same) but you also have given me hope that I can take this on! <br /><br />I'm just thrilled that I no longer have to stare a white wall dreaming of a nursery!!!<br /><br />xoRobin M Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702955349781701549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-67459799090555258662011-01-17T21:24:20.805-05:002011-01-17T21:24:20.805-05:00While painting a mural is beautiful, the benefit o...While painting a mural is beautiful, the benefit of using decals is you can easily change the room in a few years for a new look... which is what won me over in the end.<br /><br />I used this tree and it really looks great:<br /><br />http://www.wallcandyarts.com/shop/product.cfm/seasons-tree-wall-artAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-50233159318034015032011-01-17T12:37:56.738-05:002011-01-17T12:37:56.738-05:00Hi there, I'm not an artist at all, but I pain...Hi there, I'm not an artist at all, but I painted one in my daughters room a few months ago. I basically just had my favorite etsy decal up on my laptop and copied it freehand. I used white paint for the trunk, green for the leaves, and made one pale pink bird. It really wasnt bad...just get some thin brushes..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-57973579086321399742011-01-15T02:43:11.120-05:002011-01-15T02:43:11.120-05:00I've done the projector-paint-thingy before an...I've done the projector-paint-thingy before and it's easy-peasy! (And I AM NOT an artist lol!) Anyway, my tips are:<br /><br />* Select a design that doesn't have a perfectly neat silhouette - more room for imperfections :D<br />*Select your colours appropriately (Im guessing one colour will be White) - two light colours will hide imperfections better but if one of your colours is bold then the final work will be FANTASTIC, but must be precise<br />* use an artist's paintbrush and do your outline first (obviously), plus any fine areas that need filling<br />*paint the rest of the wall last. You may need to use several different sized brushes.<br />*Do your repeat coats of paint following the same procedure<br /><br />And finally, and MOST IMPORTANTLY:<br />be patient; work slowly; and enjoy every moment whilst creating this masterpiece for your precious little miracle angel. <br /><br />Good luck!Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16818341217801534377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-6028585402041718122011-01-14T22:29:03.479-05:002011-01-14T22:29:03.479-05:00I envy your creativity and I think the tree concep...I envy your creativity and I think the tree concept is really cool. <br /><br />Frankly, I wouldn't worry about long-term wall damage...the kids will take care of that for you, either accidentally or purposely!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325251745943172149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-9218961489773300282011-01-14T20:25:44.093-05:002011-01-14T20:25:44.093-05:00Hello YM...how do you feel about wallpaper??? Befo...Hello YM...how do you feel about wallpaper??? Before you throw your hands up and say "hell-to-the no" check out this link...it may give you some ideas: http://www.themarionhousebook.com/?p=4735<br /><br />Best of luck! :)carinissimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072150074464542560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-81454014046351175092011-01-14T19:21:30.496-05:002011-01-14T19:21:30.496-05:00I have a tree in my daughter's bedroom and I w...I have a tree in my daughter's bedroom and I went the decal route. I actually got it at Target. No problem taking the paint off the wall, but I painted the wall months before I put the decals on. I've used decals before from Pottery Barn Kids (which has a beautiful cherry tree) and didn't have a problem with paint coming off. Good luck!KelliJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-52450840137076147642011-01-14T17:52:49.700-05:002011-01-14T17:52:49.700-05:00I'm also going for the tree behind the crib, b...I'm also going for the tree behind the crib, but my artist sister in law is helping me out! <br /><br />Have you considered hiring a local artist? If it's a simple design then it should be cost effective.<br /><br />I love the last picture of the gray wall with the white tree.<br /><br />-LindseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7726108441348262210.post-71443371834760397052011-01-14T12:36:56.495-05:002011-01-14T12:36:56.495-05:00My neighbor used the protector route to make some ...My neighbor used the protector route to make some OSU stuff in a room. It took a lot of work but it looks good.<br /><br />I love the tree with the trundle day bed. Have you looked on etsy for the vinyl decals because some may not necessarily look so bad and if you get tired of it you can change it a lot easier than painting over it. <br /><br />ChristiChristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280948801837829264noreply@blogger.com