I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.
It’s official, The Princess Fairy starts Kindergarten in only one month. That means it’s officially time to prepare for Kindergarten. Now that my big girl is going to be handing in homework on a daily basis, I wanted to create a cute and comfortable space in our New York City apartment for her to do her assignments. This weekend, I started the first part of decorating the space – painting. She wanted unicorns so I made a DIY Wall Paint Stencil in the shape of a unicorn. I wanted to share this fun DIY for you moms who are also working on homework spaces. Of course, you and your child can choose any shape you want, but my girl LOVES unicorns.
Our first step was to find the perfect color; we headed off to Ace Hardware and sorted through their awesome selection of paint samples. I must say the staff at the Ace Hardware store was very helpful. It was a tad bit overwhelming for me but The Princess Fairy was determined and she selected Clark + Kensington paint samples. Since, samples were on sale for only $0.99, I also grabbed two other adorable colors, one from Clark + Kensington line and one from the Vaspar line, for other projects.
Here’s a before photo of the space, it’s the corner where the kids randomly play.
To make a DIY paint stencil, you’ll need the following:
Paintbrush
Cardboard
Scissors
Tape
Paint Samples
To make this stencil:
- Trace the desired design/shape on cardboard.
- Cut the cardboard into the design.
- Using tape, stick the cardboard on area of wall where you want to add design.
- Trace the outline onto the wall using an artist brush.
- Paint the interior of the shape.
- Don’t be intimidated to add some personality. For instance, I added hair to the unicorns but if you choose a car shape you can add a smile to the car.
- Allow to dry and then decorate the space.
My daughter loved the design and we temporarily put her easel in her homework space as we use it a ton in the summer for at-home learning. She is excited to go shopping for her big girl desk and chair and I am definitely excited to share more on the journey of completing her homework space on the blog.
Where do your kids do their homework? Did you create a special space for them?
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$.99 paint pint offer valid on Valspar and Clark+Kensington. At participating stores 8/1-8/31. Prices may vary. Limit 4. Color samples must be tinted in unique colors. I was compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions and positions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.
Oh this is adorable. Looks really easy to make. Z has a thing for unicorns these days. Your daughter looks so happy about her new unicorn wall.
Author
Thank you, MJ. All the little girls like unicorns lol Who can blame them, unicorns are so beautiful.
OMG! Now how AWESOME is this!! This is WHY I truly enjoy reading your DIY tips. You always share simple but yet beautiful DIY crafts. Glad she your daughter enjoys her new walls. It’s very beautiful.
Author
Aww thank you Janelle. I am glad you enjoy my DIY’s and yes she loves it 🙂
This is such a great idea. I love the stencil. Thanks for sharing.
Author
No problem 🙂
I love the stencil, so creative! Sometimes I wish I had a girl JUST so I could do pretty crafts like this!
Author
Girls are fun! You can do something with boys for your son 🙂
I love it, this is so fun for a little girls bedroom. I’d love to try some rose ones since I’m thinking of repaining soon, maybe as an accent wall.
Author
Yes, that will be super cute! Have fun 🙂
Love this idea! Super cute & girly! I’m planning to homeschool for the first time this school year so I too have to create a learning space for my kiddos. Wishing your daughter a great kindergarten year.
Author
Oh how exciting! Best to you and your little one too as you start the homeschooling journey.
This is so cute and girly and you’re so crafty! OMG I want to do something cool for my apt now. lol
Author
Yes, I’m glad I inspired you. Now make the apt fun 🙂
Very cute, makes me want to do something like that for my son—but more boy-ish
Author
Yes, absolutely you can use a car silhouette or whatever he’s into.
First of all your daughter is absolutely gorgeous (although I’ve said it before lol). Second, this looks super easy and like so much fun. My girls would absolutely love this!
Author
Thank you Christine. I am sure your girls would love this 🙂
I love these DIY wall paint stencils as they are really totally unique! They really can personalize a room and what a great way to surprise someone too! Your daughter is a cutie and her smile says it all for me today too!
Author
Thank you Joanne, there are so many possibilities with the stencils. You can be very creative.