How to Apply Wall Sticker Stripes

Hello everyone! Remember awhile back when we posted a blog on how to revitalize your walls? Well, we decided to add some stripes to our walls in the entryway here in the shop! And we figured we would elaborate in this blog since we have stripes in that one as well!

Make sure to measure your space to see how many wall sticker stripes to order! Ours sets usually include 8-10 pieces. They are about 2 feet long and depending on which one you order 1, 2, 4 or 6 inches high.

Once you receive your stripes, follow these steps.

1. As with any other wall decal, you want to make sure your surface is clean. Just a damp cloth works really well!

2. Make sure to have all the necessary items ready! You might need a level, if you don't want to eyeball how straight the stripes are. (And believe me it is hard!).

3. Peel and stick. Yup, it's that simple. Watch our tutorial to see just how easy it is!

Our walls look so lovely! I think that's my favorite part about them. They make our entryway to the shop very warm and inviting!

I hope this tutorial helps you decide to add some pizazz to your walls! It's so easy and looks awesome!

Have a great day!
~ Cassie

5 Simple Steps to Choosing Wall Decal Colors

How do you choose a wall decal color? There are 30-60 wall sticker color options and you have to pick JUST ONE!  Read on for help in deciding on the best wall sticker color choice.
 

1. Look at what surface color you are putting the wall sticker on.  Is your wall color a darker color (burgundy, dark brown, or burnt orange), or a lighter shade (white, beige, light gray, pastel blue)?  The medium shades, like tan, can be a little more tricky.  

*Remember, if you have just painted your wall, you will need to allow the paint to cure for 2 weeks before applying wall decals.  This curing process will make it easier to remove the wall decal without harming your paint.
 

2. Now you need to consider what effect you want for your wall decal.  Do you want the wall decal to POP and really stand out on the wall?  Or do you prefer a muted, almost blended, design?
 

3. Go ahead and choose a color! If you want a wall decal that will POP, you want to pick a contrasting color choice.  Example: Placing a white wall decal on a dark brown wall, as shown above left. Your eye is instantly drawn to the PLAY BALL wall decal because it stands out nicely!
 

4. If you want the wall decal to be more muted, you will pick something that is a little closer to your wall color.  Example:  a light grey wall decal on a medium gray wall.  Ideal wall decals in this case, would be floral wall decals or art wall sticker designs that you want to be appear more like wallpaper or a mural.  Our vintage floral wall stickers is great example of this.

Here is an example of a light wall decal (White) placed on a medium shade wall.

  

5. If you have a simple photo editing program on your computer, you can get an idea of how your wall decal will look also.  Do this by starting with a square or background color the same as your wall. Then add some text in your wall decal color choice.  Now you can see if the wall decal "pops" or "blends".  Try a few different colors to see which looks best.  Keep in mind, this digital preview does not factor in lighting variances, which can also affect how your wall decal will appear on the wall.

The key in choosing a wall decal color is in the CONTRAST.  Make sure there is a contrast between your wall decal color and your wall color. 

On a side note, be wary of glossy wall decals! They are a cheaper quality material that can harm your walls. But they can also mess up how well they look on the wall.  The lighting in your room varies the appearance of glossy wall decals, and it makes planning much more difficult.

I hope this helps you decide on a wall sticker color, and come check out Wall Decor Plus More for a large variety of sticker choices!
~ Cassie

A Little Advice for Jazzing Up That Boys Room

Okay, so we have talked about redoing a girl's room a few times already, so I believe it is only fair that we focus on the boys now! It was definitely a challenge finding these ideas. There are just so many more ideas for redecorating a girl's room than for the boys! It must be because boys aren't nearly as picky as girls about what goes in their room, as long as they can play and make a mess in it.

 Let's get started!

On a budget? No problem! Shop at rummage/garage sales or thrift shops! You can find some truly wonderful things for a great price! For example, someone might be getting rid of an old dresser, and you see it and think all it needs is a little varnish and a fresh coat of paint!

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Via Flickr

Speaking of paint, a new color instantly brings new life into a room! Ask your boy (or boys), what his favorite color is and then incorporate it into the decor! Find a new color at your local home improvement store, like Lowe's, Menards or the Home Depot.

Is he into astronauts at the moment? Cowboys? Boats? Cars? Sports? Find all sorts of awesome design ideas at digsdigs.com. They have all of the above and more! Find a patriotic theme, a guitar theme, or even a tree fort theme! So cool!

Another affordable way to decorate is to use wall decals! Going with a pirate theme? We have a pirate ship and quote, even a growth chart, that would be perfect!

We also have some great sports related wall decals! These would be ideal for that young man who really cares about nothing else but sports, cars and girls.

Well folks, I tried to find more but I'm running out of time! I hope these ideas help you find a new idea for your boy's room!

Have fun and have a wonderful weekend!!
~ Cassie

Mailbox Mania - Outdoor Decals

Is your mailbox dirty and unreadable from all the winter weather? Or maybe you are sick of the mailman asking if he has the right address? And worse yet, your mail going to the neighbor because someone can't read the house number on your mailbox?
Revitalize your mailbox with mailbox decals by adding one of ours!

We have a variety of mailbox decals to offer. Choose from a simple design to a more detailed floral monogram with address. You can even make a mailbox decal to go on an apartment door!

Add some stick people to symbolize your family! It is a super cute and fun way to personalize your mailbox. 

Putting a mailbox decal on the house door is a great idea too! That way you have your address available in plain sight, or even in two places! And this decal doesn't have a name on it, making it ideal for an apartment or house door.

All of our mailbox decals are made with outdoor vinyl. It has a stronger adhesive than regular vinyl, allowing it to last up to ten years! You can choose from a variety of colors including black, white, pink, yellow, green and
more!

Make it a family project to come up with a new mailbox design! Have fun planning and hope you like your new mailbox decal!
Cassie

DIY Toy Stove for the Kiddos

Toys nowadays are so tech savvy, it amazes me that young kids even know how to use them! What happened to the good old fashioned outdoors, or even the games we made up using our imaginations?? Well, Wall Decor Plus More will try to bring some of them back by making our own toys.
You will need:

• small or medium size plastic tote and lid
• vinyl decals from yours truly
• patience

Okay, so patience is just a suggestion if you want these stickers to go on smoothly and centered. The decals I mentioned are stove top decals. We are making our very own mini stove! And it even comes with storage for all the kitchen "utensils" your child will need! You can find those necessary utensils at Walmart for less than $15.

Now, for the instructions. Take the lid and make sure it is clear of dust and dirt. Set up the decals how you see them in the youtube video posted. Follow the rest of the directions and voila! You have your own play stove top for the
kiddos!

Enjoy "making" food with your little ones or sit back and watch them whip something up just for you!

Have a lovely day!
Cassie

Deals, deals and more deals!

What is it about a good deal? It just makes me so happy! I love it when I can get at least 50% off at
the store! It doesn't make my husband so happy but that's a different story. Getting told that an item is on sale is probably one of the best feelings in the world.

While we are speaking of deals, Wall Decor Plus More is having an awesome sale, going on right now! You can get 30% off your entire purchase!! All you have to do is send us a picture of the sticker you already have! You can post it on our Facebook page or email it to us!

We LOVE seeing all of our customers pictures and how you have used them! It makes our day a little bit brighter!

On another note, I'll let you in on a small known fact. You can receive more than 50% off our wall stickers if you look in the OVERSTOCK SALE category! We have about 15 products in there right now, and we hope you will take them! We have some adorable ones, like the one in the picture!
 We also have quite a few stickers that pertain to the grandparents out there! These are the only ones left so buy them quick! Others could be placed in the laundry room, living room,  or entry way.

Any of these wall stickers will make a lovely addition to any room's decor! Check it out and order now!

Have a lovely weekend!!
Cassie

Picture Perfect

Hello!

I am so excited to let everyone know that we are now on INSTAGRAM!  Follow us at http://instagram.com/walldecorplusmore! You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and LinkedIn.

Instagram is such a creative way to show off our latest and greatest designs! We also like to throw in some of our very popular stickers too. We would love to show our customers how we do things here at Wall Decor Plus More. There are pictures of some of our employees posted and we will keep everyone updated with the new shop going up. It will be easier to take pictures of the process of how we cut, package and mail the stickers. But I promise there will be pictures!

We hope you will take the time to check us out on Instagram and perhaps start following us! Help us get our name out there! We value our customers input and if you have anything you would like to see let us know!

Have a lovely day!
Cassie

Decorating on a Budget! Using Wall Stickers, Slipcovers and more

Have you ever just wanted to rip everything out of a room and start fresh? I know I have. Unfortunately, not all of us have the means to do just that. So, let me help you out.
 Instead of throwing everything away, let's start with the basics. Budgeting is a wonderful way to get that new room you've always wanted, and just couldn't quite attain. Make sure to read these tips before starting too many projects at once!


A fresh paint color can be so refreshing and might even change your mind about redoing the whole room! Put a piece of art up on the wall, or find a wall sticker that really speaks to you! Wall decals are so simple to put up, no nails or hammers necessary. Just measure the space you want it in, pick a color you like and purchase! Wall Decor Plus More offers a wonderful variety of stickers, from kitchen quotes to children's rooms decorations.

Another idea for sprucing up a room, if you can't afford to get a new sofa or love seat, would be to find a slipcover for it. Surefit.com has some lovely covers for a reasonable price. Bed Bath & Beyond also has slipcovers, as does Walmart. This is a much more affordable process than buying a whole new sofa set! If that doesn't work, you could get that new pillow that has been calling your name! Or you could try making one just like the one you love. Get creative and go for it!

Don't forget to check out Pinterest for decorating on a budget! Check out Wall Decor Plus More on Pinterest as well! It is filled with all kinds of ideas, from  DIY coffee tables to redoing curtains. Pinterest also has lovely ideas for hanging pictures, making your own kitchen shelves, or even a headboard!

I hope you can find something that works for you! I am going to try some redecorating myself, and I'll let you know how it goes next week!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Cassie

Wall Decor Plus More Featured on Sheetlabels.com!

Check it out!! It looks like we have made some news! Well, it's not a headline in one the country's top newspapers, but it is still exciting! Wall Decor Plus More was in an article that was published by SheetLabels.com!

 Wall Decor Plus More's creator, Kristi, was interviewed about how she started out. SheetLabels.com also mentioned that we have a few stay-at-home moms working for us, and three other employees. But we now have four employees working here in the shop. The fourth one is me! I, Cassie Spaans, am currently training to be the manager of Wall Decor Plus More. It has been quite fun!

Wall Decor Plus More has been around a little over four years now. We're busier than ever, and hoping to  expand our business a little further! We are in the process of building a bigger shop, with more room to spread out, and make everything a little more organized and easier for us to get to. It is a very exciting time for us!

So, for those of you who have never heard of us, please check out WallDecorPlusMore.com! We would love for you to check out our products, and hopefully find one you like! We value all of our customers, so please email us if you have any questions at all!
To reach Kristi, email her at: walldecorplusmore@goldenwest.net
To reach Cassie(me), email her at: service@walldecorplusmore.com

Have a fantastic day everyone!
Cassie

Removal of Wall Stickers or Vinyl Decals

We mixed the order up for this blog post a bit....  In the previous post, we showed you the new border we applied in our entryway.  But before that, we removed the Chevron stripes that were up (but never fully completed =().  Here is a picture of my girls eagerly helping...

**Caution:  Only show children how to do this IF they are old enough to know which stickers you want removed and which ones should stay up!

But I wanted to show everyone how easy the wall stickers remove.  It is a simple peel-n-remove method - just use a little fingernail grease.  You can see that no paint is taken off the wall or even stuck to the back of the wall sticker.  The paint type may change this and also how soon you applied the wall sticker after painting.  If wall stickers are applied before 2 weeks after painting, the removal CAN take paint off.

You may also use the hair blow dryer to remove wall stickers.  The heat will soften the sticker's adhesive, making it easier to remove.  **Another caution - the heat from the hair blow dryer can be HOT on your fingers too**

Star Stickers - Fun & Easy Way to decorate for Patriotic Holidays

Have you visited Wall Decor Plus More's Polka Dot page lately?  Do you know what hidden treasures we have for you there?  Check it out now and then comment below and tell us what you find!

One of the treasures is the 2 inch Star Wall Stickers!  These Star Stickers are way at the bottom of the page right next to the 2 inch Heart stickers.  These little stars are SO EASY to use and can be placed ANYWHERE practically!  You just peel them off the backing paper and stick them on.

These are made with indoor matte finish vinyl.  The adhesive is designed to not harm your Home Decor surfaces, like paint.  With a couple patriotic holidays coming up, along with summer festivities, you can use these little "treasures" to....
Decorate your bike for the parade...
You could jazz up your car for a couple weeks (and simply remove when you like, without harming anything).... 
You can add them to your serving bowls at your summer picnic.... 
You can decorate your door for the summer...
and on and on the list goes!

The 2 inch Star Stickers come with 30 stars in a set for ONLY $5.50!  We have them pictured here in the Warm Grey, Red, and Traffic Blue colors.  Order today!

New Kitchen Quote = cozy comfort!

There's nothing quite like the comfort of a cozy kitchen!  At least on these cold, blustery winter days!  If only my scale would allow me to spend more time there =).

How about adding a little coziness to your favorite kitchen spot with a new Wall Sticker quote?  Wall Decor Plus More has just added a wider selection to our Kitchen Sayings page.  A few of my favorites are pictured above and they are:

"This Kitchen is seasoned with Love"

"Kitchens were made to bring families together"

Remember Wall Stickers can be applied to cupboard doors, refrigerators, mirrors, and so much more!  Make it unique with a Sticker from Wall Decor Plus More!

Visit our Kitchen Wall Sticker Sayings page HERE.

Jazz up a Bedroom Wall for under $35!

After recovering from the holiday rush, I finally got around to finishing the paint job in my daughters room.  We used her new bedding set as an idea on what to put on her walls.  We came up with these NEAT Flower Spike Wall Stickers to coordinate with the Polka Dots and add some pizzazz to the design!

We decorated the wall behind her bed and one other small wall that jutted out in her room.  Here is the what we used to accomplish that: 

2 sets of 2" Variety Dots  (1 each in Hot Pink and White) - $10.40

2 sets of 3" Variety Dots  (1 each in Hot Pink and White) - $10.40

1 set of Flower Spike Stickers in Plum - 12 pc set - $11.25

Total: $32.05

The bedsheets don't show in the photo but they are an almost exact match to the wall decor!  The Flower Spikes are just the thing to JaZz up the Polka Dot Stickers!