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Jungle Room
by Becca Williams, creator of WallNutz Paint By Number Mural Kits
www.wallnutz.com
Jungles are always swingin’ scenes! Your little monkey is certain to love these fun new animal buddies in his or her room.
Wall Color
First, paint the walls with a semi-gloss latex paint. Almost any color will work with this design, although a very light golden yellow or tan are recommended.
Next, find a paw print stamp. They are available through craft supply stores or you can make your own. (See CraftCentralStation.com for instructions.) You’ll also need acrylic craft paints in black or dark brown. Brush the paint onto the stamp, then stamp prints around closet, windows and entry door frames.
Now paint one wall randomly with odd shaped black spots at least 4” in length or width using the acrylic craft paints. Finally, add fun and colorful animals to the picture using the Jumpin’ Jungle Mural Kit from WallNutz.
Window Treatments
Buy leopard or tiger print fabric from the store. Hem the raw ends of the fabric. Then drape the fabric over curtain rods, tying corners onto rod with raffia or 1” black or green ribbon, allowing middle section of fabric to drape down. You can also use a flat twin sheet in place of fabric, which is handy because the sheet edges are already hemmed.
Instead of curtains, you can create a simple window treatment by placing silk vines over the window trim. Secure the vines with tacks and florists wire, letting the vines drape down along the sides of the window. Make sure the vines are out of reach of infants and small children.
Finishing Touches
Find a thick rope, 5' to 6' in length. Using a hot glue gun, glue silk leaves to the rope to look like a vine. Hang the rope in one corner of the room from two hooks secured in the ceiling, spaced about 3’ apart and hanging down approximately 2’ from the ceiling. Attach each end of the rope to a hook. Find a stuffed monkey and secure the animal to the rope using clear fishing line. Make sure to keep the rope and monkey away from cribs or beds and out of reach of your child.
©2001 Becca Williams. All rights reserved. Article used by permission.
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