Scribbling on walls?

Growing up we were taught not to write on the walls BUT our Mom did let us decorate our own rooms. I can remember once my sister painted rainbows on her walls. I thought she was just so cool.

Madison's room has definitely been a work in progress. This is what I started on Friday. Just a block letter M. I had to stop because I caught a nasty cold and was put to bed. For days I stayed in bed just dreaming up ideas.

Well my fever was a bit better yesterday and I had to get out of that bed so I started to paint.

And paint I did!

Those ideas were no longer just stuck in my head.

I just painted straight past lunch...

and couldn't stop!

Why stop when the gettin's good ,right?

It's just how I imagined in my dreams

When Madison came home from school you should have seen her eyes...

That's all I needed...her smile said it all!
{If I know you girls like I think I know you girls you are wanting to know all the secrets...right? Well If y'all do I will share and if you are just ready to move on that's OK too...you let me know~

98 comments:

Nancy said...

I want to know!! and I so want Jenny to see this for ideas on the nursery :)
You rock, Susie!!

Mom in High Heels said...

Fantastic! I'm getting ready to do Indy's monogram on his wall, so I want to know the secret. I have an idea, but I want to know for certain!

diXymiss said...

must. know. secret.

Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love said...

It looks awesome and I want to see what else you have in mind!

Cari said...

This looks so good! Oh how I wish you could come decorate my home...Your daughter is going to LOVE her new room!

The Graves' House said...

wow! i know she was excited to see that. love it:)

Walking on Sunshine... said...

Love it!!! Can you come to my house, please???

Also, I can't wait to see what else you're doing!!!

Thanks for sharing all the ideas and pictures!

Kris said...

I see why she had a smile on her face. I like the color combo and the fancy script.
Go ahead share your secret.

Kris

Jennifer Partin said...

Please do!

Mandi said...

Share share share share share! You do amazing work and I am always so impressed, esp. when you say you hate to paint. Did I tell you I would like you to share? :) Glad Maddy loved it!

Runner Mom said...

Absolutely precious! She will enjoy that so much in her room!

Suzie-Q, so sorry you were sick! Bless your heart!

My mind started oot like that this morning at 5:30am!! Mercy me! I've lost my mind! After losing power on Sunday, I am way behind in all that I need to do this week!

Can't wiat to hear your secrets!!
Love ya,
Susan

duchess said...

You're kidding right? You have to tell - that's beautiful.
Wonderful job.

Amanda said...

Wow, it looks fantastic! What a great personal touch to her room.

Tami said...

So adorable!! Yes, Please do tell more!!! :o)

Suzann @ Lavender and Roses said...

You can tell the secret, of course I want to know! But, what would be even better is if you'd just come to my house and do one on my wall. Chicago is quite exciting at this time of the year, you just never know what the weather will be doing.

Tamara Ann said...

I'm with Suzann! I just want to know where to send the plane ticket to so you can come do my kids' walls! And maybe mine too :)

Lisa said...

Of COURSE we want to know!!!!

Stacey said...

Susie you amaze me! You have such vision to layer the parts of that monogram. It's awesome. :)

Mabry's Gamma said...

Awesome! I was impressed with just the "M" and each pictures kept getting better and better. Please let us in on your secrets.

Empty Nest Full Life said...

I definitely want to know how you did it. It looks great! and I know Madison is thrilled. Jackie

maggi said...

That is AWESOME!!! DO TELL!!!

Handmade Housewife... said...

You have to spill the beans on this one! It's too cute!!!

-Hayley

Kat said...

There really should be no secrets among friends ;)

And all I can say is...WOW! It looks so, so pretty.

Jo said...

LOVE IT ~ NEED IT!

You never let us down with your creative talent.

Have a great day,
Jo

june@craftyniche said...

That is too cute! Yes, please tell the secret! And what about doing for a boy's room? I would love to do something like that for both my daughter's room and my baby boy's nursery.

Mercy Ottis said...

Silly you! Yes I want to know! Love it!!

Natalie Ruta said...

i want to know !!!

Meg said...

All I can say is WOW! It looks fantastic. You are great at this, really. What a wonderful idea. Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you are feeling better!

southerninspiration said...

You MUST NOT be like ABC and hold out on us for a whole season only to totally disappoint with a shocker. I'd rather stick with my dependable blogging friends who will be kind and gentle and share unabashedly. Hand over the secrets and we'll send chocolate.......pretty please.

Suzanne

Wendy said...

ADORABLE!!!!

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Please...secrets......please. It is simply lovely!!!

amandawheeler said...

This looks fantastic!

Bonnie the Boss said...

My eyes would have lit up like a christmas tree too! Beautiful job!

Dana said...

PLEASE DO TELL......IT LOOKS FABULOUS!!

Kristi said...

That is SO COOL! I want to know all your secrets too.

Julie said...

oh Susie it looks wonderful I love it did you feehand it?
Glad to see you are feeling better
julie

Darlene said...

That is FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE it!! Glad you are feeling better. Please share how you did it.♥

Denise K. said...

Oh my goodness...you are soooooo talented!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE, ADORE, and think this is just fantastic! Yes, please share any techniques as this is just too great!!!!

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

It looks beautiful Susan! I would love to know the secret!! Now is the zebra black & white or brown & white?

tidymom said...

O M G! I LOVE IT!!
YES! YES! {jumping up and down} TELL us how!!

~TidyMom

Kimm at Reinvented said...

Just beautiful! I MUST know the details, please share!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Of course we want all the details, girlfriend! What a beautiful job on this and I know you hand-painted it & it's not a vinyl transfer (like I would have to use). Gorgeous!

Songbirdtiff said...

BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to see how you did it.

The Whites said...

Just Perfect! You gotta share!

Mandy

TAFTY5 said...

Oh my goodness!
That is soo cute!
Sure wish I had just a little of your talent!
Can't wait to see the finished room!

Kaysha Patel said...

Please share!!! That is awesome - you are so talented!! Did you use a stencil or something? I wish I could paint like you do!

Tote, Debby, Sammy and Caleb Jimenez said...

yeah, we def need to see tips. can you also show or tell us how big that is?

Chris said...

I love it , it couldn't be better.

Julie said...

Susie, I recently found your blog and have really enjoyed reading your posts. Love your decorating style! Your daughter's monogram is delicious on that chocolate brown...she must love it! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!!!!

Sherri S said...

Glad you are feeling better! Your painted dream is beautiful! I am sure she was thrilled and smiling. That was indeed worth all the effort. Yes, of course, please share the details.

Joanna said...

Share your secret!! Please, I'd love to do this to both of my girls' rooms.

You did an awesome job!!

Windy said...

It's gorgeous! I do want to know details, not sure if I could pull it off, but I'd like to know if I should even consider it!

Sher's Creative Expressions said...

Adorable. Please share your secrets. . . do tell :) Do you use a projector?

Blessings,

Sher

Jennifer T. said...

I think you used an overhead projector, but I'm not positive. Do tell!

Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage said...

Share...please.....

Helen said...

Oh, please share!

AJ said...

OMG!! I love it!! I've been wanting to do something like that on my daughter's headboard! Maybe now I'll actually do it:)

LuLu & Co. said...

Yes you have to share! it just looks amazing.
LuLu

mel said...

Hi. Your monogram looks beautiful. I found your blog on Lisa's blog.

Shannon said...

I looks so great! Perfect! Do tell!

~Our 2 little Lady bugs~ said...

I am in LOVE~ yes in love with a wall~ I must admit I am so anxious to see her whole room and what you two have dreamed up together, BUT I can wait if there are some tutorials involved:) Glad to see you are feeling better! Praying for 100% health!

mollyandmarshal said...

Susie, great job! I would have LOVED that as a little girl. I'm sure Madison will love it forever. And definitely share with us how you did it!

Joyce said...

Oh you are good!
Now go lie down.......

Kasey said...

Beautiful! Please share how you did it.

Chris said...

Secrets! Secrets! I must know! It's so beautiful, Susie! I love it! Madison must have gone through the roof!

Amanda said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! I wanna know the secrets!

When I saw the title of your post I thought "GREAT! Maybe she has tips for getting crayon/marker/etc. off the wall. Or secrets for getting your kids to NOT scribble on the wall." Oh well, I'm just as pleased seeing the beautiful artwork!

3LittleByrds said...

Your one cool mama. Madison is going to enjoy her room so much. I love it.

Our Complete Family said...

She is one lucky girl! That is so darling! Love it and hope you share how you made such nifty artwork on the wall!!!

mommaof4wife2r said...

too much! precious! i love it!

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

Please share and I am so hoping you didn't eyeball it!

Michelle said...

yep...whats the secret!!!

Looks great!

Michelle said...

yep...whats the secret!!!

Looks great!

Valarie Lea said...

That is so awesome looking! I am in awe that you can free hand stuff. I can't even draw a goo circle. :(

Trudi said...

I'm lovin' everything about this room. Glad you are feeling better.

Momofgirls said...

Can't wait to see the room! I BET she got a look of utter JOY when she saw it! It is wonderful, please do share!!

Hope you are on the mend, drink lots of water!!

Erin said...

Holy cow this is so cool! You are such a talented painter. I love love love it! I would love to do this in my son's room. Maybe I might try it. Great job!

Kristen said...

Gorgeous! It almost reminds me of Cinderella's carriage, I think it is so beautiful! Great job Susie - I want to know the secret! Or you could just be my neighbor and come over to paint now and then...you know, when you aren't super busy... :)

Alicia @ Oh2122 said...

Best mom EVER! It's so cool!

How do you feel about adopting a 30-something Northerner?

I have a funny accent, but I cook!

(Sorry, no windows.)

Julie said...

I want to know because my G-daughter's name is Madison!

Da Bergs said...

THAT is DARLING! Did you do that "free hand"??!!! LOVE IT!

Frippery said...

That is wonderful. Really well done. Pam

Marci @ All Things Wonderful said...

WoW~This is so pretty on the wall. Amazing!

Debilou said...

That looks great and I would love to know,, My daughters name is Melanie and recently moved out and has been painting and such and told me the other day she wanted to paint a big M on her wall,, Please share your technique,,
Thank you!!

Joanne said...

You better tell us ... NOW!!! Just kidding -- Joanne

Jennifer said...

That monogram is gorgeous! What a great idea!

At Home In Georgia said...

Now you can't go and show us pictures like that without telling us how to do it. I LOVE it. Great job!

Nicole ~ said...

Please do share....

That is beautiful, really I should say it is perfect!!! You have one lucky little girl.

Meghan said...

Gorgeous!

Melly said...

oh my golly gosh!!! you did all that while you weren't well, just imagine what you would do as fit as a fiddle.
I LOVE IT!!!
You are so gifted!!
I hope you are feeling much better.
Take care
Melly:)

IamSAND said...

Definately share!!! It is gorgeous! How lucky your daughter is.

Jenn!!! said...

PLEASE TELL ME!!!
That is soo cute!

Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful said...

Oh my word! That is amazingly beautiful. How in the world did you do that? I cannot wait to see. I can barely draw a stick figure, so I highly doubt I could do anything like that. You have an unbelievable gift in your talent!

~Amanda

Robin @ My Blessed Nest said...

Very pretty and impressive! I used an overhead projector and drew a bridge graphic in our church office reception area (Bridge is part of our church name)but I still need to fill it in...I guess I'm a little scared that I will mess it up. You are an inspiration to get it done!

linda said...

Please don't tell me you did this freehand cuz if you do I'll know I'm totally inept!

Tasha said...

i want to know the secret :)

Mommy Cracked said...

I can't even express how amazing this is! She is going to love her new room!

Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista said...

Oh my goodness! It was beautiful at picture one...but then kept on getting better! You did a fabulous job!!!
Ashley

LillyB said...

Just beautiful!!!