Nursery Murals and More

Vintage Circus Mural Design

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:04:18 +0000

Debbie Cerone or Cerone Designs is one of our featured nursery mural artists here at Nursery Murals and More. She is listed in our Nursery Muralist Directory and has also been featured in our Nursery Muralist Spotlight. Be sure to check it out!

Because I have not been doing much painting myself lately, I always love to see the work of other nursery mural artists. Debbie emailed me the pictures of one of her recent nursery mural projects and I absolutely loved it so I knew I had to share it with you all.

This design is called the “Vintage Circus”.

‘Mom to be’ wanted a soft, vintage, ‘circus themed’ mural for her new baby boy - but also wanted a nursery that would work for her next baby (boy or girl). Using the design from her custom bedding as inspiration, Debbie transformed the wall to look as if the curtains on ‘the tent’ were pulled back and you are inside the circus tent looking at all the fun festivities going on outside. Behind the Trompe Loeil curtains - you can see fun animals (playing musical instruments), a carousel and much more!

I love how Debbie used soft subtle colors and simple cute characters that bring lots of cheer. The overall design almost has a “Beatrix Potter” type feel, don’t ya think?

I would love to hear your feedback on this design. What do you think?

Dog Themed Nursery Murals

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:37:43 +0000

Dog lovers have no need to feel left out. There are great ways to incorporate your love of dogs into a dog themed baby nursery mural. Some people even incorporate actual portrait paintings of their family pet dogs right into the mural.

I love this mural from www.muralsbymorgan.com The dogs pop against the soft colored background.

This dog themed mural is fun and playful. Curious dogs are hiding behind the tall grass. It almost seems like you can reach out and touch them.

www.figmentorpigment.com

How about incorporating puppies into your baby nursery wall mural? So cute! Found this one on www.yvonnescustommurals.com Love it.

Even if you don’t want a full blown mural a small patch of flowers and a cute little dog makes a great addition to a dog themed nursery.

There are tons of adorable stuffed puppies, dog themed crib accessories, and much more. So if you are indeed a dog lover – definitely consider a dog themed mural for your new baby’s nursery.

And be sure to check out these great puppy themed baby nursery items below!

Nursery Muralist Spotlight – Debbie Cerone

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:30:17 +0000

Debbie Cerone is a mural painter out of Elmhurst, Illinois and services Chicago and all suburbs. She started her own decorative painting business back in 1997. We asked Debbie how she got started painting murals and she said that he daughter had asked her to paint a mural in her the son’s room (Debbie’s grandson) then 1 yr old. And that was her FIRST mural and now she has created a wonderful business for herself.

But she is far from a novice mural painter. Check out some of her nursery mural painting work!

We asked Debbie what was her absolute favorite nursery mural that she has painted so far and she said, “I always say that my favorite nursery mural is my last one because I love them all and can never pick a favorite. But, one that stands out is the ‘Nursery Rhyme Themed Mural’ that I did recently. Humpty Dumpty sits on the castle wall, three cute blind mice (with sunglasses) run into a hole, Jack & Jill go up a hill, etc.. The castle is set in an enchanted forest with a rainbow.”

I have to agree with her! Isn’t it absolutely gorgeous?

Debbie also says: “I am a grandmother to 6 – with 4 of them being under the age of 4 so, needless to say, I love babies! I paint all types of murals but, by far, nurseries are my favorite. It’s such a happy time in the new ‘parents to be’ life and so much fun to see how happy they are when I am done!”

So true Debbie!

So, if you are in the Chicago area and need a custom mural painted in your baby’s nursery, please contact Debbie directly through her website at www.ceronedesigns.com – you will not be disappointed!

How to Find Baby Nursery Mural Ideas

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:13:55 +0000

Being pregnant comes with lots of feelings, but mostly joy. Maybe all that joy is part of the reason expecting mothers have a glow on their face. The joy comes out through our skin and we get the urge to make the things around us beautiful too. The baby nursery is a great place to start. Part of the fun is deciding what kind of baby nursery mural you want to create.

Here are some places to find baby nursery mural ideas:

Mural Books that are full of beautiful photos – Keep some handy for when you have to sit and prop up those swollen ankles, or wait in that doctor’s office – again. Here’s some of my favorites

Children’s Books – If you had a favorite as a child – such as Peter Rabbit or Dr. Seuss, you could use characters from that in your nursery mural.

Television or Movies – Is there a favorite cartoon character of yours or just one that you think is cute? If it’s a popular one it will be easier to find accessories to match. Winnie the Pooh has been a favorite for years, and I’ve seen some nice Thomas the Train and Clifford decorations.

Hand Painted Murals

Internet – definitely my favorite place. You can do a search on just about any mural topic. On my site alone there are dozens and dozens of ideas, topics, and pictures. My search bar is under the header on the right side. If you are looking for a pink baby nursery decorating ideas, just do a search under that and see what you come up with.

Friends and Family – It can be fun including your friends & family in the search for the perfect nursery mural idea. Your mom might have some ideas from when she decorated. An aunt might know some cultural history of your family that you could include. But remember that it ultimately comes down to what YOU want for your baby.

Stores – Some stores that sell baby furniture have display areas set up. Often they have sheet sets and furniture matched up.You can see what you do or don’t like and build from there. Don’t be afraid to mix and match to make it your own.

Heirlooms – Some people have their christening gown or even something from their grandparents that they use as the focal point and design their decorations around that. It could be a favorite toy of yours that you saved, your night light as a child, or a quilt your grandmother made; as long as it’s something you love.

These are some of the popular baby nursery mural ideas that you might want to start with if you have absolutely no idea where to begin. Click on the links to read more on each topic.

As you can see there are many, many different ideas for nursery decoration; and no 2 nurseries will look exactly alike. The baby nursery mural becomes the centerpiece/focal point that catches your eye and makes you smile. I hope I gave you plenty of tips on how to find baby nursery mural ideas so you can make your nursery a place you love when you are wide awake or sleep deprived.

Do you have a baby nursery mural idea already? Which nursery mural theme would you pick?

Monkey Themed Baby Nursery Ideas

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:04:55 +0000

My children LOVE monkeys. One of their favorite monkeys is the well known CURIOUS GEORGE. They watch the cartoon every morning on PBS Kids. I have never seen a Curious George mural, so I decided to do a little searching on Google to see what I could find. I found a few ideas that are actually super easy to do because they are done with wall decals.

But Curious George is not the only cute and lovable monkey. There are so many more cute monkey ideas that you can bring into the baby nursery.

I found this one on www.joelenbakes.blogspot.com. It seems the author used this picture as their inspiration for planning their baby nursery. I am not sure where they found it, but it is adorable! Not sure if it is hand painted or wall decals, but it is cute either way.

Hand painted borders give a creative touch and are simple, but how about going all out and painting a tree with a monkey hanging from the branches? I found these adorable ideas:

www.evitawolf.com

www.flickr.com

This one is a sticker wall decal. You can purchase it here: www.wallstickeroutlet.com

www.decorpad.com

wwwsweetartscreations.webs.com

Monkey themed baby nursery murals are another adorable theme option for both baby girls and boys. My favorite is definitely the monkeys hanging from the trees. A perfect addition to any nursery decor. Decals are great, but being a mural painter myself, I definitely suggest doing something hand painted. And yes, you can do it! You have come to the right place to find ideas and inspiration!

Sports Theme Nursery Murals

admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:39:35 +0000

A sports theme mural is a great idea for your nursery, especially if you or your spouse are sports lovers! You don’t have to pick just one sport either. Here are some murals that combine several sports. The first one includes basketball, racing, hockey, baseball, and football.

Artwray.com

This next one makes it look like it’s the child’s sports equipment. I love that the basketball is just about ready to drop into the hoop.

Art from Betsy

But if you are partial to a particular sport then run with it. Here’s a Mets baseball theme mural, but you can customize a mural like this to pretty much any one of your favorite teams.

Grace Your Space

Here is a mural that focuses on basketball. Love how all the players are in motion!

Ultimate Sports Rooms

And how about this baby nursery painted by www.artisticalternatives.com. They have painted the team jerseys as if they were literally hanging from hooks on the wall. So creative!

Whatever you choose for your sports theme nursery mural there is a wide variety of bedding and other nursery accessories to go with it. Another great thing about going with a sports themed mural is that it can grow with your child. It may even last up into the teen years without any embarrassment (unlike the Elmo and Barney who you would have to paint over by the time they turn 4.

What’s your favorite sport? Would you consider doing a sports themed mural in your child’s nursery?

And be sure to check out these sports themed baby nursery decor! Love all the great bedding options!

Cartoon Themed Nursery Murals

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:17:28 +0000

A cartoon themed nursery mural is a great choice for either a boy or girl. If you are planning to use the nursery for more than one baby, or if you don’t know for sure what you are having, then it might be a good idea not to have a gender specific nursery mural theme and cartoon themes are perfect for that as well. There are so many different cartoons and characters to choose from. Cartoons are often in bright primary colors that babies love with lots of fun elements that make us smile.

This is always a favorite – Dr. Seuss! I actually wrote a post a while back with lots of great pictures of Dr. Seuss murals, so be sure to check them out here.

Custom Murals by Kim

Care Bear Nursery Mural Theme

CF & Jay’s

Here’s a Mickey Mouse scene that is an exception to the bright colors. What do you think of the black and white?

Daddy Types

Charlie Brown and Lucy of the famous Peanuts cartoon has been around for many years and will be around for many more to come. This would be a great choice for a boy or girl.

www.ceronedesigns.com

What child doesn’t love Curious George? He is such a fun monkey!

Mural for Kids

Another fun cartoon mural idea is SESAME STREET! I have 4 small children myself and they ALL love the fun and lovable characters from Sesame Street.

www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com

If you don’t have a specific cartoon character that you want to use on your baby nursery walls but still want the cartoon FEEL, you can always create a custom design. And if you are not quite a “painter”, then how about hiring a nursery mural painter to help? Check out out Nursery Muralist Directory to see if we have a mural painter listed in your local area!

Frederator Blogs

Baby Nursery Mural Inspiration by Ellen Leigh

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:49:41 +0000

I have known Ellen Leigh for quite a few years now. She is a wonderful mural artist out of South East Michigan. She recently sent out a newsletter with some of her most recent work which included several rooms with different themed mural designs that she did for a day care center. I was so inspired by her work and I know that you will be as well.

The following pictures are of the Toddler Room. Ellen did this room in a beach mural theme.

How cute are these painted towels hanging to dry!

This next room is the Infant Room and definitely my favorite. Ellen really brought the outdoors in and in spite of the room having no “real” windows, you would never know it. The whimsical painted windows are the perfect touch. I also love the barn doorway looking out on the fields with the little white sheep. So cute! Great job Ellen!

When looking for inspiration for a baby nursery wall mural, just remember that the possibilities are ENDLESS. And a muralist or mural artist can take your ideas and turn them into a fabulous mural design for your child’s nursery! If you are looking for a nursery mural painter in your area, be sure to check out our Nursery Muralist Directory!

And to learn more about Ellen Leigh, be sure to check out her site at http://eleighinspiration.blogspot.com.

Reader Question – Can I use Latex Sample Paints?

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:54:48 +0000

There is really nothing like doing the work on a mural for your own child’s nursery. Mamas who are expecting are the best because they go through that “nesting” phase and painting a baby nursery mural is wonderfully fulfilling.

This is a question that I just received from one of my readers concerning what paint to use. I thought it would be helpful for those of you “Do It Yourselfers” out there.

“My husband is trying to paint a Wiinie the Pooh mural on a wall. He has drawn winnie, eeyore, piglet, tiger and roo. He has already drawn it on the wall and he is at the painting stage. It’s not that big…it’s about 3 1/2 feet wide by 2 feet in height. I was wondering whether or not we could use the small paint samples that they sell in paint stores to paint the mural. We need about 10 different colours and buying 10 different colour quarts to do this picture is a bit too big.

I went to Benjamin Moore and they sell small sample sizes and their paint is in between a flat and an eggshell. Is that okay to use on a mural. I tried to get more information about the paint regarding durability….does it leave finger prints, does it smudge, can it be washed..etc but I did not get a definite answer. What do you think? Is this okay to use?

I also went to Home Depot and they too have sample sizes but they told me the paint comes in flat and it’s not durable…meaning it will leave fingerprints and it could smudge.

We also went to Michaels craft store and looked at their acrylic paints but we found that a small tube of acrylic paint is about the same price as a quart of can of paint and we were not able to find the exact colours that we wanted.

Please help from a desperate mom-to-be who is due in a couple of weeks!!”

Yes, you can definitely use the small sample paints that many paint brands are now offering. It is a great alternative to purchasing acrylic paints which you may have to mix to get the appropriate color.

As an artist, I often use all different kinds of paint for a mural job. I use latex for the base work such as backgrounds, landscapes, etc. I love to use those little mini rollers and roll on the larger areas. This saves a huge amount of time. And then I can go in and do the detail work with my acrylics and even mix in some latex as well. And the acrylics don’t have to be those expensive tubes either. I have a whole collection of acrylic craft paint that I use. There are a lot more color choices. And because my local paint store blesses me with those small latex sample paints that are discontinued, I even use those.

One suggestion I do have for when you do use both latex and acrylic paint is to mix in a little matte medium to extend the fluidity of the paint. You can purchase this from any art supply store. This is my little trick when working with my paint.

Instead of investing in expensive paint, spend your money on a few good brushes!

Bumble Bee Themed Baby Nursery Murals

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:25:16 +0000

I have not been able to paint for quite some time now. I really do miss it a lot. Painting a mural for a baby nursery or child’s room is so fulfilling for me. But for now, having my 4 little ones home with me for the summer, I have to continue to dream through other muralists wonderful and creative work.

Mural ideas are endless when it comes to the baby nursery. And one theme that we have not yet written about is the BUMBLE BEE theme. And I found some really cute ideas that would work for both boys and girls.

www.joansmurals.com

www.sbwalls.com

www.rollergirlpainting.com

www.capmurals.com

www.featurewalls.ie

Cute right? I think the bumble bee themed nursery is a great idea! And how about some bedding and decor ideas to go with it?