| If you are expecting a new baby, chances are you | | | | Consider freehand painting if you’re artistically |
| are looking forward to decorating a room especially | | | | inclined. If not, copy an image on overhead projector |
| for your newborn. A baby nursery is great fun to | | | | overlays and project them on the wall, painting over |
| plan and decorate and you don’t have to spend a | | | | the image. The finished results will look like you |
| fortune doing it! Even if you don’t know if | | | | illustrated the images yourself and you’ll have fun |
| you’re having a baby boy or a baby girl, you can | | | | doing it! You may even want to repurpose the image |
| come up with the perfect theme and color combination | | | | on your Baby Announcements. Make it a group |
| to really dress up an ordinary space into a delightful | | | | project with help from friends and family if you want. |
| baby nursery. | | | | On your Baby Shower Invitations, invite guests to stick |
| Theme. Begin by selecting your theme. Many themes | | | | around for a painting party. |
| are timeless, like the ocean or a jungle or familiar | | | | Furnish. Baby furniture can be found at garage sales, |
| nursery rhymes. Maybe a children’s character | | | | thrift stores or online. The pieces don’t have to |
| you loved as a child could set the tone. For boys, | | | | match. Some of the most charming rooms are a |
| trains, trucks, sports and cowboys are popular. For | | | | collection of mismatched items. Add a fresh coat of |
| girls, fairies, princesses and ballerinas are classics. | | | | paint if necessary. Include a rocking chair if you |
| Gender neutral themes can include tropical fish, sweet | | | | can and a nightlight in the room for middle of the night |
| birds, bumble bees, farm animals or any of the popular | | | | diaper changes. |
| licensed children’s characters. | | | | Accessorize. If you’re a seamstress, sew your |
| Paint. When you are ready, start by picking a | | | | own bedding and window treatments. If not, consider |
| pleasant paint color for all or several of the walls. | | | | asking a friend or family member to help. Or, bargain |
| Paint is relatively inexpensive and can really add | | | | shop and you are sure to find something perfect for |
| interest to the room. Remember though that you will | | | | your new little one. The hunt for that something |
| have to live with it for several years so don’t pick | | | | special can be quite fun! |
| something too dark or dramatic. A baby’s | | | | |
| nursery should be soothing and something they can | | | | Personalize. For an extra special touch, personalize |
| grow into. | | | | the room with the new baby’s name. Paint it |
| Decorate. Add wallpaper trim borders for interest or | | | | yourself or order online. Personalized wall decals are |
| vinyl wall decals sprinkled about. These inexpensive | | | | uniquely interesting. And don’t forget to frame a |
| decorating treatments can be found online. Or, do it | | | | copy of your Baby Birth Announcements for a simple |
| yourself! Using poster board, cut out stenciled shapes | | | | wall decoration. |
| and using complementary colors to your background | | | | Surf websites for inspiration on baby nursery |
| color, stencil designs around the room. Remember to | | | | decorating tips. You will amaze yourself at how |
| let the background color dry first though before | | | | much you can do on your own so get started early as |
| painting on top of it. | | | | you will be quite busy once your new baby is born! |