DIY Photo Wallpaper: A Tutorial

The Photo Wallpaper in the play room is complete!

I'm so pleased with the statement that this adds!

Here's the amateur tutorial:

Step 1 - I mentioned here with my original inspiration post, and then again here for an in process update.

Step 2 - Gather your supplies

 You'll need:

• pencil
• tape measure
• scissors
• Scotch clear glue stick (with sponge applicator tip)
• Engineering prints from Staples

Step 3 - Once you get your Engineering prints (mine were each 24x36" @ $3.49 each), begin adhering.   I started the process simply using little adhesive sticker squares, but they were leaving way too much "air" behind each print.

But then I realized, that if I simply used regular scotch clear glue that had a sponge applicator, I could get a fairly flat seam.

*Note: it's important to note apply TOO much glue, or your edges will wrinkle.  The engineering prints are pretty thin, so apply enough to make it stick, but realize that a little goes a long way.

Step 4 - measure, glue, cut....repeat.

Because this project was going up in the Disaster Zone, I could only work on it in chunks while the boys were sleeping.  Thus, it took me a LONG time to finish!

Things got a little tricky where the outlet was, so I took the cover off so I could cut a hole outlet-sized.

Step 5 - Step back and adore

The total cost of this project was just shy of $40.

I love it.

It adds the exact statement the playroom needs, and captures fun moments that spend time playing with our little men.

What do you think?  I think this would look really cool in a kids room, an entryway or even a hallway!

And just for fun, the official before and after:

LOVE!

Linking to:
Craftberry Bush Happy Hour
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Redoux Interiors
TT&J
I Heart Naptime
Liz Marie Blog
Thrifty Decor Chick
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