How Wall Decal Stickers Can Revitalize Old Windows

 Make use of those old windows or even better, re-use the frame and glass from an old framed print.  Add a meaningful quote or personalized wall decal and you have a whole new focal piece for your home!

Depending on how your window frame looks, you can spice it up with paint or leave it "as is" for a natural look.

The window to the left had the wooden frame painted and then part of the paint sanded off for a distressed look.

You will want to be certain your glass is still secure in the frame.  If not, touch it up with a little glue.

 From there you will want to browse Wall Decor Plus More's site for a "uniquely you" Wall Decal to fit your glass.  If you see a decal you like but it is the wrong size, don't be afraid to contact us for custom sizing!

 

I think the combination of 2 color Wall Decals really adds to your decal design and look.  The above window has "Ymker" and "family" in the metallic gold color with the rest of the design  being black vinyl material.

Use painters tape to lightly adhere your decals in place and ensure you have everything straight and aligned.  Use the bottom of your lettering on each side to measure against the window frame.

Decorating for Spring With Trailing Flower Wall Decals in the Office

Seeing as it is actually SPRING already, it was a given that the snowman faces needed to come down in the office!  I chose these gorgeous Decorative Flower Decals to brighten up my office window.

Follow my steps to get the same trailing/flowing look:

My first step (after choosing my colors: Lilac, Plum and Soft Pink) was cutting apart the flower wall decals. 

Cutting apart the flower decals allows me to arrange them in anyway that fits my needs. 
The type of wall decals where you can cut apart and re-arrange them gives the most "bang for your buck". We, as a wall decal manufacturer, can make the wall decals in the most economical way and you, the customer, can arrange the wall decals to fit your available space.

Now, on to arranging the flower wall decals. I like the flowing look.  I was aiming for the flower decals to appear floating around the edge of my office window.

So I started with taping up the largest flower decals; spacing the various colors out.  I had to take the tape layer off right away because I was anxious to see how it was shaping up!

After that I added the next largest size and did this down to the littlest flower decals.

The tiny flower wall decals were used to fill, more or less and add tails to the floating design.

The glass makes photographing clearly a challenge... so we invite you to visit the Wall Decor Plus More shop sometime and see for yourself how vibrant and cheery they look!

Should I apply a clear coat polyurethane over my decals?

From time to time we have customers ask about sealing their decals.  Usually they are applying decals to a board or tile and want to make it last for many years.  Here we have a little info about decal stickers and polurethane.

If you are ordering a wall decal, it should be a matte finish and the adhesive is not super strong (to allow you to take it off without wrecking your painted walls).  Here is a picture of what can happen if you apply a thick coat of polyurethane over a wall decal sticker.

 

Polyurethane can cause the edges of the decal to curl.  Now I am not saying you CANNOT seal your decal sticker.... we have had customers tell us they have done it without any problems.

Here is some things to consider:

If you have a Wall Decal (matte finish and not super-strong adhesive), use a VERY light coat of polyurethane.  Mod Podge is another product that I have heard customers state they have used over their wall decal stickers.  The polyurethane tends to curl the edges of a vinyl sticker and with the lighter adhesive, the strength of the adhesive can break down.... on a Wall Decal Sticker. 

 

Another factor on the above board might have been the seams of the wood - this allowed the polyurethane to seep under the decal sticker just a bit and this reacted adversely with the adhesive on the decal sticker.

When our customer sent us this photo with "Help!" as the subject line, we suggested we get her another decal (we generally offer a mess-up decal replacement at half price).  The second decal sticker would be made with the GLOSSY OUTDOOR grade material, though.  

The glossy was not a factor seeing the polyurethane she added made the decal glossy-looking anyway.  And our outdoor grade material has a MUCH stronger adhesive... once that sticker sticks to a spot, there is very little chance you have to pick it up and move it to a correct spot!  So the stronger adhesive of our Glossy vinyl material was a much better fit for this project.  The strength of the adhesive allowed for a strong application to the wood and therefore wouldn't curl the edges of the decal when a light coat of polyurethane was applied.

Generally a seal is not needed for a decal made with our Glossy outdoor grade material, but if you want to feel safer, go ahead and apply a coat over your decal, but, please, make it a LIGHT coat! The beanbag toss board picture below is an example of using a light sealant coat over top the decal stickers.

Looking for a personalized or customized Wall Decal design?  Visit our website and use the Contact Us form.

10 Large Wall Decals under $5!!

Here are some amazing deals  - Wall Decal Stickers on Amazon.com for under $5!  All of these wall decals are nice sized - 2 to 3 feet in size!  Grab them while supplies last!
**{update: they WERE all under $5 on 12-13-14.... grab them now before the prices go up}**

We have MUCH to be Thankful For! Read for a Thankful Leaf Family Tip..

Hello all! Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Have you decorated for fall, and now want to turn it into Thanksgiving decor? Check out some of the options that using wall decals can offer you!

 This board has leaves, acorns and a decal about giving thanks. Sounds like fall to me! But it also has a Thanksgiving theme!

Giving Thanks... Here's an idea for the those fall leaves shown above: Order them in a Yellow or Orange (lighter color so a Sharpie marker will show up).  Then let each member of your family or gathering write on a leaf and adhere the leaf to a wall, door, window or even a board or tile for preservation.

What are we thankful for this year?
1. A new Shop with more room and efficient work space
2. Dedicated employees that continue to help us grow
3. YOU - our customers - for your continued support as we would not be a business without you.
4. Amazon.com - a large marketplace that does a great job marketing our products
5. FAMILY - without the support of husband and children, running a business would be a little more challenging

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you too have much to be thankful and can enjoy the holiday with your family and friends!

~ Cassie & Kristi

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We Are Featuring Our Coolest Wall Decals This Month!

Hello there,

We have a whole bunch of new Wall Decal designs that I would like to share with you! 

First up, we have our Caution Boys Decal Sticker to make a Gadget Board!  We spray painted a board bright yellow, and then we added the "Caution: Boys at Play" Decal with stripes. Once that was done, we added gadgets! A key and lock, door stop and fence latch are only a few ideas!  The gadgets can get costly so we offer the Caution Boys decal in a small or large size.  We have the small size displayed here.  You can see the larger size in action HERE.

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Second, we have our 'Masterpieces' Wall Decal! We were contacted by a customer to design a wall decal like one she had found on, yea you guessed it, on Pinterest. She wanted to put this above her children's art! So we came up with a few designs and this was the favorite. Naturally, we had to add this wall decal to our system to share the fun with you!

And then we have a few more new wall decals, that we didn't do projects with but are still really cute!

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Pet Lovers - We Have Home Decor You Will LOVE!

Are you attached to your dog or cat?  You  know, like, you treat them as your "child"? 

Well, we have the decorations to drive home this LOVE!

 Check out these awesome wall decals that were made with your pet in mind!

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 Use this 2 color design in two different ways!

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  Don't forget to grab the necessary accessories for any pet at Pet Smart! You should have a dog or cat bed, whichever you have. And don't forget the toys! Animals get bored very easily and will need distraction from the tempting view of your furniture or clothing and shoes! My dogs love rawhide bones and will stay quiet and have good behavior for hours while they chew on them.

So, next time you decide you need to get a little something for your beloved pet, think about a wall decal! Or just grab a new chew toy or catnip :)

Have a wonderful day!

~ Cassie

How to Make a Grandchildren Brag Board with Clothespins

Here's something I've been wanting to do for a long time!  And then with the help of my manager (2 heads are always better than 1!), we have it accomplished... and I LOVE IT!

 

We tested out the use of a grandchildren wall decal that has been packaged for over a year to see if the wrinkles are any issue.  We found, when applying to this glossy painted smooth board, it was no issue at all.  We did have the wall sticker lying as shown above for about a week before we did the application.  This is something I recommend for all wall decals that come packaged in a roll.

 Here we show the beginning of application of the wall decal... where you use the hinge-method to apply a small part first.

 

 The Grandchildren board after we have the sticker applied.  

I am totally going to stock on more of this type of paint!  We had been using an acrylic craft paint previously .. but this paint made application of the wall decal SO much easier.  Plus we did not waste a foam brush nor did we have to come back the next day and apply a 2nd coat.  To get a good covering, we just sprayed a 2nd layer about 10 minutes after the first.

   

Here's where my manager was handy to have around.  I was struggling to get the clothespin nailed on properly.  She suggested flipping the top part off to the side - WooLaa - easy as pie now!

 I added wood glue under the clothespin along with nailing to keep it sturdier.

 AND... the finished project.. Grandchildren Brag Board!!  It just needs a couple grandkid pictures to display!

Dorm Decor and Organization Tips

It’s that time of year again: back to school. For some, that means moving back to a college dorm. Although dorm rooms have a bad reputation for being old and cramped, that doesn’t always have to be the case! Here are some of the best trips and tricks for keeping your dorm space feeling like a happy home.
Like any living space, it’s important that your dorm makes you feel comfortable so you can relax after hitting the books all day. It’s hard to take a break when you have to make your way through a maze of furniture just to get to your bed. Small spaces can be challenging, especially when you have roommates! But if you decorate and organize a certain way, you can keep your dorm looking smart.

 

Step 1: Keep Space in Mind When Packing

Especially if this is your first time moving away from home, bringing too much stuff is an easy mistake to make. Dorm rooms are notoriously small, so plan accordingly! Before you bring something, ask yourself if you are really going to need it. If not, keep it in storage somewhere else.

 

Step 2: Organize, organize, organize

School, and especially college, is stressful. Why have your dorm room be stressful, too? An organized place is a happy place! Having a clean, organized dorm space will keep your dorm room feeling open and relaxing. The key to keeping a small dorm room clutter-free is to have a place for everything. The best way to do this is to have functional furniture. Pieces like storage ottomans and closet or over-the-door organizers will keep all your dorm stuff out of the way. Hiding things away like this will also keep your dorm space looking less cramped.

 

Step 3: Make it Yours

Dorm roommates can sometimes go a little crazy when it comes to matching everything. A dorm room is usually a shared space, but it is still yours. To make your dorm comfortable, make your dorm match your personality. Trying to make your room look “cool,” or trendy, or what your roommate wants might make your dorm feel less homey. You have to live there, so why not make it what you want? Coordinating a color scheme or pattern scheme with your dorm roommates can be fun, but keep it personal with your own ideas mingled in, too.

 

 

Step 4: Use the walls

Most dorm rooms have a policy against using nails or any destructive hardware on the walls, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave them blank. To hang your favorite artwork and posters, adhesive strip hooks and poster putty are your new best friends. Removable wall decals are also fun. Another dorm idea: draping a light, gauzy, calming fabric on the walls can hide the confining texture of dorm concrete walls.
Just remember to keep it simple. Cluttered walls can make a dorm room feel smaller.

Are you moving to a dorm soon and need some packing tips? Have you ever lived in a dorm and have any organization tips? We’d love to know about them in the comments section!

5 Ways to Make Going Back to School Easy & Fun

Hi all! Summer is a wonderful, even magical time of year for the kiddos. Long, lazy summer days filled with playing outside all day, swimming, going to the beach and so many more fun things! But as we all know it's already August, and stores are putting out the back to school supplies as fast as possible! I want to help the transition from lazy days to busy days to be as fun, and easy, as possible for you!

1. Host an end-of-summer party or barbeque! Turning this party into an annual tradition would help the kids look forward to school starting, and also who doesn't love a good party??

2. Personalize your child's supplies! Add their name to a water bottle, pencil case, folders. trapper keepers and more with one of these vinyl decals!

3. Talk to your kids. Ask them what has them worried or scared about going back to school.

4. Give them a special treat on the first day of school! Serving up a buffet breakfast or just baking homemade cinnamon rolls, is a tradition on the first day of school is a great and easy way to help them be ready for the new school year. Plus a good breakfast helps them to stay alert and focused in school!

5. Start a school-like routine a week or two before it actually starts. It will help make the adjustment of getting up early instead of sleeping in much easier.

Back to School.. 5 Classroom Decoration Tips

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Hi all! It's getting to be that time again - back to school. Summer sure goes by too quickly doesn't it?? Well, we here at Wall Decor Plus More, would like to help out the teachers who are thinking about redecorating their classrooms and looking for ways to motivate their students.

1. Wall decals are always a great way to go. Not only do they look like paint but they'll stay on for the whole school year!  An extra bonus, Wall Decals from Wall Decor Plus More will not harm the surface - you can pull them off at the end of the year without any harm to the paint.

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2. Try one of these 36 ideas for decorations, like making a pom-pom tree for a woodland-theme reading area! You can use this Tree Wall Decal as your base.

Check out how to make this tree here!

3. Go with a theme! It might be a little more work to make everything coordinate, but in the long run your students will appreciate it! Make it Hollywood glamorous, Wild in the Jungle,
or decorate simply with 2 colors throughout the room!

4. Now, I'm not a teacher, but I thought these tips for better classroom organization were quite helpful, and also pretty inexpensive!

5. Last, but not least, create a place that your students will love coming back to every day. Use humor, use hands-on activities or even throw a party to connect with your pupils!
Wall Decor Plus More has many patterned Wall Decals for the younger student rooms - who doesn't LOVE polka dots?

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