Tree Wall Decals...(pip)

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

So DH and I moved in last August, and haven't hung pictures. I was thinking recently that I would love to do a tree wall decal on this large wall in our living room, maybe with some nice quote (about family or life maybe?) It's a fairly long wall, and I don't want just one little tree on one end. Any ideas? Looking on google is overwhelming me. Here is a pic of the wall. (will get bigger when click to show more of it)

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

p.s i lied..it doesn't get bigger and show more of it. There is about 1 1/2 more ikea chair lengths of wall left

MomtobeNJ · May 2014

I can't access Pinterest at work, but if you search tree decal you will get hundreds of examples. I have one pinned from when I was gathering ideas for the nursery. It shows floating shelves that are hung so they look like they're part of the branches, almost. And then you can put family photos or keepsakes on them to be part of the tree. It was a really cool idea, and it would be perfect for a living room.

MomtobeNJ · May 2014

Wait...Google has some images. Kind of like this, but not as juvenile.

https://www.popdecors.com/goods/shelving-tree-decal-1534.html

https://www.houzz.com/photos/1799997/Shelving-Tree-Decal-with-Owl-and-Falling-Leaves-contemporary-decals-new-york

https://www.etsy.com/market/shelf_tree_decal

AKB090609 · May 2014

We have a decal in DD's room that I love, it has a tall tree (reaches to the top of the wall) and a shorter tree (3/4 the way up the wall) it looks really nice and the etsy seller I purchased from had the option to pick custom colors or stock.

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

Okay..call me crazy..but I couldn't swallow the price tag on some of these that weren't even tall enough for what I needed...sooo..I ordered the colored vinyl..and will be cutting pieces to do this on my own. Ohhh I hope I'm crafty enough!! I ordered dark brown for the tree, olive green, light spring green, and a baby blue, for birds. I think I want it to look something like this..https://www.etsy.com/listing/97348807/tree-wall-decal-for-modern-home-or-baby?ref=shop_home_active_18

Thoughts? Am I NUTS?

Holly_1007 · May 2014

You're nuts. Hahah I can't wait to see how it comes out though!

AKB090609 · May 2014

I don't think your nuts, howeve if I were you I'd also get a projector to make the whole process easier. This is the one I have (I got it at JoAnn's wit a 50% off and used it for my classroom) https://www.amazon.com/Artograph-Tracer-Junior-Art-Projector/dp/B007VTP8F0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1401403260&sr=8-4&keywords=art+projector

PenelopePond · May 2014

I suck at being crafty. I don't think it'd be worth my headache to try to make it myself. However, if you're good at being crafty then go for it!

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

@AKB090609‌ does this connect to a computer to project an image? @dimples12‌ I plan on taping some of the brown roll to the wall and drawing the tree shape right on the paper and then cutting. I will freehand cut the branches and leaves.

miss50 · May 2014

You are nuts, but creative. I know it will turn out great. Please come back and post the finished project.

AKB090609 · May 2014

No, you place a photo or picture underneath it and it projects the image onto the wall. My students used to use it to decorate the classroom. You wouldn't need it if you plan to free-hand your tree.

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

AKB090609 said:

No, you place a photo or picture underneath it and it projects the image onto the wall. My students used to use it to decorate the classroom. You wouldn't need it if you plan to free-hand your tree.

Ahh. Got it. This would be helpful as then I could use the basic shape of the tree to help me. Drawing trees isn't my strong suit. I will look and see if my Joanns has this! Thanks!

PenelopePond · May 2014

You may be able to check one out from a library. That way you don't have to buy one.

ShadowsRainFalls · May 2014

You all may be totally right..but I ordered all the vinyl...sooooo..you may hear back from me in a few days/weeks wanting to rip all my hair out..or..with pics of the awesome tree!

We shall see...

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