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a place to play

June 22, 2010 by girlinspired 38 Comments

The playroom was not originally finished when we built our house three years ago.  It was left unfinished and stuffed to the brim with boxes that we didn’t want to unpack and furniture [that I very much intend to refinish someday] for which we have no place in our house.  I can still picture myself flipping through Pottery Barn Kids catalogs and commenting that it was a REALLY good thing that I didn’t have a playroom to decorate because I wanted everything.
When I returned to work full-time after my second daughter was born, the commutes, the emotional adjustment, the exhaustion, led us into a frenzy of readying the house so that we could sell it and move to a home that would allow me to stop working.  We called our contractor to finish that unfinished space – we needed the square footage to sell.
Then God intervened.  Out of the blue, my husband was offered a local job, and I was able to drop to part-time work, from home.  We didn’t sell the house, but we did have a big, empty, undecorated playroom.  Oh, and no money to buy one of everything from Pottery Barn (or even one of anything, for that matter).  I was lacking inspiration until Lizzy posted pictures of her CHA booth for the debut of her new craft line, dear Lizzy.  I started gathering picture frames and shadow boxes from around the house that weren’t in use.  I picked up a few more at thrift stores.  I painted them a uniform white and filled them with various collages using the dear Lizzy spring line of paper, fabric paper, and embellishments.
I finally got to put together one of those fab butterfly collages seen around the web.
The collage is centered above the kids’ art table in the playroom.  I included a 12×12 piece of thick corkboard, covered with a sheet of the adhesive-backed fabric where the girls can pin up their artwork.
The wall is not done, of course.  I will be adding a chalkboard, maybe a whiteboard, a couple more corkboards.  Who knows – I have a good stash of supplies leftover.  I think it will be cheaper fun to add to the wall when I am coveting something in the latest PBK catalog an idea catches my fancy.
How are you covering your walls?

Filed Under: Crafting Tagged With: crafts, home decor, paper, photo, wall art

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  1. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    You, my dear, are absolutely amazing. Everything you share is elegant and timeless and impeccably executed! Can I be you when I grow up? 🙂

    Reply
  2. Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Beautiful little pieces of art for the girls! I love the way your butterfly art turned out, glad you got one made! I don’t think I can pick a favorite, they are all so cute!! You are good Stef! I think your gonna win this one!
    Londen
    xo

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  3. Stephanie@cre8tive says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Wow, you did such an awesome job! They look so professional.

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  4. Secret Garden Cottage says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Hi Stefanie,
    What an adorable playroom!! I LOVE the picture wall…so perfect! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
    I meant to tell you yesterday that I have an award for you over at my blog, but it seems my comment didn’t post. :-O That happens to me sometimes…I forget to type in the squigly word or something (oops!). Anyway, I do have an award for you and would love for you to come by and check it out. 🙂
    Have a great day!!
    Jo

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  5. Ashley Ann says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Love it, Love it!

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  6. gail@myrepurposedlife.net says

    June 22, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Oh my, so girly! I love the decor. It’s fabulous.
    You really made me chuckle about piddling in the garage and finding socks! hahahah
    thanks for stopping by!
    gail

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  7. The Autocrat: Haley says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:46 am

    Fabulous! Love the colors!

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  8. Ruth H. says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    This is darling! My favorite piece is the one with the bicycle and butterflies. What a fun space!

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  9. 1 Funky Woman says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    This is so fantastic! I love how girly and pink it is! I am in love with the butterflies!

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  10. Melissa says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    I am with Ruth the one with the bicycle and butterflies is fabulous…

    Reply
  11. Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    This is the cutest, girliest art, ever! You did such a good job decorating your play room….I think I want to come over and play. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Krista@thegatheringplacedesign says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    So precious! I relocating and redecorating my little girls play room and it has a similar look. Thanks for the inspration…I may have to “borrow” this cute idea. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Ashlee says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    This is adorable! I love this wall! It has such a great feel! Can we see a playroom photo tour!?!? It looks sooo cute!

    Reply
  14. Crafty Mom says

    June 24, 2010 at 12:31 am

    I love this and I’d love to know the company/source of the paper and chipboard dresses. Love those!

    Reply
  15. Shaunna says

    June 24, 2010 at 12:34 am

    How sweet is this?? I love it…you did a fabulous job…enough interest without being overdone. BEAUTIFUL! My fav is the bike with butterflies shadowbox…how cute! Great job and so nice to meet you -shaunna 🙂

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  16. Casey says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    I love everything you did!! so girly and fun

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  17. ellie g says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I clicked on this from CSI because I thought it was cute. But WOW! The close-ups are EVEN BETTER! I’m in love. (and I also love your party hats on Sweet Charli today!….oh and the dress….) I love it all. Is there a fan club? I’d like to join.

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  18. Jennemma says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    I love this! I’m going to copy the one with the bike but with a paris chic theme!

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  19. Jill says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Beautiful pictures – and all the more so because you made them yourself! My fav. is the butterfly picture – my friend made a similar one recently – just love them!! – oh and I found you through favourite things Friday!
    Have a lovely weekend!

    Reply
  20. Jessica Hills says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    These are SO cute and creative! Thanks for posting on Favorite Things Friday!

    Reply
  21. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 25, 2010 at 1:18 am

    these are soooo cute! i have a boy and girl, so mine wouldn’t look so cute and fun as i love all the girly colors. though my son does like pink….
    seriously though, fantastic job- love everything you did here! hopped over from fave things.

    Reply
  22. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 25, 2010 at 1:18 am

    these are soooo cute! i have a boy and girl, so mine wouldn’t look so cute and fun as i love all the girly colors. though my son does like pink….
    seriously though, fantastic job- love everything you did here! hopped over from fave things.

    Reply
  23. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    June 25, 2010 at 1:18 am

    these are soooo cute! i have a boy and girl, so mine wouldn’t look so cute and fun as i love all the girly colors. though my son does like pink….
    seriously though, fantastic job- love everything you did here! hopped over from fave things.

    Reply
  24. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Absolutely adorable!

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  25. fickleinpink says

    June 25, 2010 at 8:17 am

    a very pretty playroom!

    ‘coming to follow this fab blog from New Friend Friday!

    (won’t you follow me back? hugs)

    fickleinpink

    Reply
  26. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Stopping in to let you know I’ve featured you and your amazing blog on mine today! Stop by when you get a chance. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Ron Cooper says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Hi Stef,

    Following you now on NFF, pls. follow back.

    Ron

    http://inspiredbyron.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. The Cottage Mama says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Hi! Just wanted to stop by and say hi! So happy to find you – I love finding other lovely ladies with a similar style. I have two little girls and am in LOVE with all things girly. LOVE, love, love the birthday dress 🙂

    Have a great day,
    Lindsay

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  29. LuLu says

    June 25, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Cute cute CUTE! My kids are teenagers now, I’ll have to save your ideas for grand kids, haha…please not anytime soon! You have some brilliant ideas and I’m glad I found you at NFF.

    ~Lauri
    http://knitsandreads.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Andrea says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    this is great!! check out the whiteboard decals at wallcandyart 🙂

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  31. From The Heart Crafts says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Very adorable girl inspired wall! I especially love the little hanging dresses and the pretty crocheted flowers…such attention to detail. Very nice!

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  32. Secret Garden Cottage says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Hi Stef,
    Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment about my bathroom redo. I appreciate it!
    No, I didn’t get your comment the other day…sorry. You are very welcome. You deserve it. You have so many inspirational ideas!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs ~ Jo 🙂

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  33. ellie says

    July 1, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Hello..I found your blog via another one I’m adding blogs to my blog rolls and found yours really beautiful and creative. I wanted to find the apron material you did for your daughter’s birthday and then I wanted to know where you got the oval beaded white frames you have in your playroom..I’m looking for some like that. thanks…I’ll be adding you too!

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  34. Queen Bee says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:14 am

    I loooove your playroom decor. So sweet and even more meaningful because they are homemade works of “heart”!! I also would love to know where you got the oval frames I have been looking for them as well! Thanks!

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  35. Jamie says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:55 am

    Wow! those are amazing pieces! they came together so awesomely! I know that’s not a word but I don’t care!!

    Reply
  36. mother★lode says

    July 2, 2010 at 4:57 am

    i happened across your blog via New Friend Friday… and cruising around, spotted this post! I especially adore the shadow box cruiser bike shadowbox so much… it’s sweet perfection!

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  37. Stef says

    July 3, 2010 at 5:15 am

    Thank you so much for each of your comments! The oval frame was a gift from a friend a couple years ago. I’ll see if I can find out where it came from. Sorry!! (And it was cream to begin with, but I spray painted it).

    All of the paper and chipboard pieces came from the dear Lizzy line made by American crafts – you can click on the link in the post or do an online search.

    Thanks again!!

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  38. Jamie says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    Looooove this!!! So much inspiration here!!!!

    Reply

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