I have yet to meet a man whose ambitions for their infant do not include sporting glory. Nathan is no different – though perhaps a little more “hard core” than most. So the theme for our nursery was always going to be sports related. Now if you go down to your local Target / DJs / Myer etc. you will notice that there are linens decorated with pirates, safari animals, farm animals, cars, trains and planes for little boy rooms. There are no sports options. There are few great websites (mostly in the states) that do have sports linen (check out http://www.thecompanystore.com/defaultkids2.asp), however due to shipping costs we decided to DIY.
I made some football wall hangings (above). To make these I cut two halves of a football shape out of contrasting fabric and sewed together. I then threaded red ribbon between the two halves to create the “lace”. I then put the “football” onto a calico backing and stuffed lightly. Stitch onto some cheap canvas and there you go.
I also made some wall hangings from fabric sourced from a craft shop and trimmed the curtains and made cushions in the same fabric.
We will be getting some sports pennants (online from http://www.sportswall.com/) and hanging these on the wall. Ikea has a great range of soft sports balls that we also have put around the room.
There are some fantastic wall decals out there - these ones take the cake for me http://www.allposters.com/-st/Basketball-Giant-Wall-Decals-Posters_c96484_.htm, but a bit on the exxy side!
Once Isaac is a little older, we will purchase a locker to put his clothes in – again Ikea have a great range. We will also affix a small basketball hoop above a waste paper basket just for fun.
I am quite happy with the end result – which is a bright and happy room that can grow with Isaac.
I made some football wall hangings (above). To make these I cut two halves of a football shape out of contrasting fabric and sewed together. I then threaded red ribbon between the two halves to create the “lace”. I then put the “football” onto a calico backing and stuffed lightly. Stitch onto some cheap canvas and there you go.
I also made some wall hangings from fabric sourced from a craft shop and trimmed the curtains and made cushions in the same fabric.
We will be getting some sports pennants (online from http://www.sportswall.com/) and hanging these on the wall. Ikea has a great range of soft sports balls that we also have put around the room.
There are some fantastic wall decals out there - these ones take the cake for me http://www.allposters.com/-st/Basketball-Giant-Wall-Decals-Posters_c96484_.htm, but a bit on the exxy side!
Once Isaac is a little older, we will purchase a locker to put his clothes in – again Ikea have a great range. We will also affix a small basketball hoop above a waste paper basket just for fun.
I am quite happy with the end result – which is a bright and happy room that can grow with Isaac.
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hey,
good reads! if you're looking for sports wall graphics, check out http://www.wall-stars.net
i decorated my toddler sons room with some decals ive gotten from there, and they look really neat.
Thanks! The sports theme is definitely a challenge but good because at least it's something that lasts beyond toddlerhood. Will definitely check that site out.
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