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A colorful rainbow under the stairs secret clubhouse mural! :)

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We’ve had a space under our stairs that has previously been filled with boxes and papers and random stuff (that truthfully never REALLLLLLY needed to be stored and kept…..ya know, the boxes that get moved from house to house to house without anyone ever opening them)! So when our basement flooded this past summer, it gave us an excuse to pitch + toss out these soggy boxes full of things that we didn’t need any longer. Zeke INSTANTLY asked if we could turn this space into an indoor clubhouse and I, of course, happily obliged. Since, they been playing in it, sleep-overing in it, collecting football cards in it and more…BUT I *knew* that this space needed some colorful LOVE…..so a rainbow mural on the ceiling is just what was in order! 🙂

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My vision was to paint something inviting, colorful and that didn’t add visual “clutter” to whatever clutter may end up in this space day after day (ha!) 🙂 (all Esther requested was something with pink and was “rainbow-ish”…..so I guess I took this literal!) I wanted to bring your eye through the space by using the color on the ceiling and then carrying it around to where the ceiling meets the floor.

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I also did some quick measuring and mapped out just how wide the stripes needed to be (8″ was an easy division to make things “even”). I measured 8″ around the perimeter of the space and then brought the lines inward towards the center “beam” to make the stripes pivot using a straight edge.

The colors I used were all BEHR paint colors from the Home Depot (I LOVE buying the small sample sizes in various colors for murals….it’s amazing how far the paint in those testers can “go” on a wall)!

  • Heirloom Rose (S130-5)
  • Retro Pink (S170-4)
  • Coral Cloud (M200-4)
  • 24 Karat (M280-7))
  • Turmeric (M290-7)
  • Charismatic (PPU6-14)
  • Surboard Yellow (P280-4)
  • Environmental (PPU11-09)
  • Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
  • Longmeadow (s430-5)
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I began painting by taping every other section with FROG tape (the best tape)….so essentially I taped off 5 colors at a time to paint. I did 2 coats on each stripe, peeled tape (always peel tape while wet), allowed to dry and then taped off the alternating stripes. I didn’t have much touch up work to do besides a few spots here and there (I was relatively surprised I dnd’t have more touch-up work since the ceiling is a knocked down popcorn with texture).

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The kids have WAYYYY more idea on what to add to the space (like a football card sorting station for Zeke and an American Girl doll area for Esther)! I 100% want this to be their space for playing, dreaming, reading, imagining, hanging out and just being KIDS! (and heck, you may even find me down there lying on the floor, looking up at these colorful stripes from time-to-time…..maybe I should replicate this in my closet too)! 🙂

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Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I’ve had 2 little (more medium sized) helpers during this mural and I can never be reminded enough just how fun it is to teach kids allll the painting how-tos and watch their eyes light up brighter than mine as every color and layer and shape come together to form something beautiful! 🎨💛
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I meannnnn, I’d really love to see you make one of these. So bust out that sewing machine (even if it’s dusty and you feel intimated....trust me, I don’t follow many rules when sewing) and tune in today at 2pm CT (and I do believe if you miss it live, you can still watch the recording). ⁣
Smooch smooch everyone 💋💋💋
🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuu 🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!” 👓 
It isn’t a secret that we, the Steffen fam, are a “glasses family”! Worn allllll dayyyyy, everrrryyy day...all 4 of us! And truth-be-told we’ve been IN LOOOOVEEE with @ZenniOptical since the minute that we’ve tried every other glasses company on the planet! #ad And since we are all just trying to squeeze out as much joy from everyday life as possible, WHY NOT make some heart shaped glasses for Valentine’s day?! EH!? :) Right now, on my blog I am highlighting just how to make these awesome (and easy) “I only have eyes for you” Valentine’s AND sharing our fave red Zenni glasses that fit this theme so gosh darn well! :) (and hint hint….these heart glasses can be turned into classroom Valentine’s SO SUPER easy using the tutorial + SVG file on my blog)!
Also, you muuust watch the end of this video and Esther’s attempt to blow kisses 😂😂😭😭❤️❤️ 💋 
#zennipartner #JustGotMyZennis #ZenniThingButOrdinary
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And yes, I diiidddd use our cross country skis to make these straight edge lines. Gotta use what you got, eh!? ❤️😂 🎨
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A colorful little after and before for you ➡️➡️➡️ a big ‘ol blog post about our under the stairs secret hideout play area is up along with everything you need to know about how to paint colorful stripes on the ceiling! I reallllllly wanted to do something in this space that invited you in and brought your eye inward and around to the fun or shenanigans! The full paint color list + all of my tips on how to not pull a muscle in your neck while painting a ceiling are on my blog now! Yay painting!!!
LaCroixs before boys. 💛 If only it wasn’t -3 LaCroixs before boys. 💛 
If only it wasn’t -30* outside today so I could adventure out dropping off some Galentines goodies for my fave gal pals! 😬 but you bet your bippy I plan to watch me some Leslie Knope and @parksandrec this afternoon! Bottoms up on for Galentine’s Day ladies!
Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I Houston, we have florallllllsssss! 🌿 🌸 and I’ve had 2 little (more medium sized) helpers during this mural and I can never be reminded enough just how fun it is to teach kids allll the painting how-tos and watch their eyes light up brighter than mine as every color and layer and shape come together to form something beautiful! 🎨💛
A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unli A new week, a new mural! 🌿 and this one is unlike any other I’ve done before! Take a peek into my stories for a glimpse, and lemme know if you love it too. I may add a few more darker colors for contrast, because I like making these decisions as I see things come to life in real painting time. 🎨
If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers If you’ve dreamed of learning how to sew zippers or make the cutest, most happy lip shaped zipper pouch for your Valentine or Galentine, wellllll TODAY IS YOUR day! This afternoon I will be crafting live with my @janomeamerica machine in hand along with @nationalsewing + @therealcraftsy 💋🎉❤⁣
I meannnnn, I’d really love to see you make one of these. So bust out that sewing machine (even if it’s dusty and you feel intimated....trust me, I don’t follow many rules when sewing) and tune in today at 2pm CT (and I do believe if you miss it live, you can still watch the recording). ⁣
Smooch smooch everyone 💋💋💋
🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuu 🎵🎶❤️“I only have eyes for youuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!” 👓 
It isn’t a secret that we, the Steffen fam, are a “glasses family”! Worn allllll dayyyyy, everrrryyy day...all 4 of us! And truth-be-told we’ve been IN LOOOOVEEE with @ZenniOptical since the minute that we’ve tried every other glasses company on the planet! #ad And since we are all just trying to squeeze out as much joy from everyday life as possible, WHY NOT make some heart shaped glasses for Valentine’s day?! EH!? :) Right now, on my blog I am highlighting just how to make these awesome (and easy) “I only have eyes for you” Valentine’s AND sharing our fave red Zenni glasses that fit this theme so gosh darn well! :) (and hint hint….these heart glasses can be turned into classroom Valentine’s SO SUPER easy using the tutorial + SVG file on my blog)!
Also, you muuust watch the end of this video and Esther’s attempt to blow kisses 😂😂😭😭❤️❤️ 💋 
#zennipartner #JustGotMyZennis #ZenniThingButOrdinary
Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday an Sooooo I finished up a colorful mural yesterday and today I’m posting new wallpapers and lock screen graphics for #wallpaperwednesday 👍 I say that 2021 is off to a smashing start, eh!? (Even though it is almost February...) 

Snag one of the colorful wallpapers for your digital devices in my stories because, heck, why not encourage a smile when you glance at your phone next time.
One of my most favorite things about painting is t One of my most favorite things about painting is that it 9284% transforms any space! Like, this very usual under the stairs spot in our house is fastly becoming a happy, play space for our kids. I kinda wish I could paint rainbow stripes in my closet or bathroom now too!! 🎨
And yes, I diiidddd use our cross country skis to make these straight edge lines. Gotta use what you got, eh!? ❤️😂 🎨
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