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All Life Murals Painting

Our colorful, diagonal grid dining room mural + my urge to paint more!

How to DIY a colorful wall mural, colorful wall mural, joyful wall mural, in home mural, how to make an easy colorful wall mural, dining room mural, house mural, how to paint a wall, diagonal grid on wall

Confession: I have this thing with color! And I have a theory that paint is cheap and ALLLLL walls should be painted. SOOOOOOO! Combine this truth in my life with Ingrid Fetell Lee’s new book “Joyful” and I have the urge to paint EVERYTHING. Like ALL THE THINGS in our house. I am arguing that this can’t possibly be a bad thing!

I got the idea to paint the little wall in our dining room awhile back. It’s a small space that isn’t seen unless you are in the kitchen or dining room, so it felt kind of like a hidden gem that you had to look for (I mean, it is out in the open but you get the idea). I settled on a diagonal, gridded, rectangle pattern that sort of flows from blues and greens into oranges, pinks and yellows. I love it. And today I am sharing with you the colors I used, the techniques I tried and the final results for this colorful dining room mural that has quickly become a favorite spot in our house! 🙂 

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First up, these were the colors I used (all from Home Depot). ANNNNND I got away with using the tiny “sample” sizes which were under $3 a piece (we chose Behr Marquee in all the colors. I have found this is a thicker paint that requires less coats, and maintains the color intensities)! 🙂 Total cost for paint was $22 I believe. #win

  • Behr Teal Motif
  • Glidden Teal Lagoon
  • Glidden Capri Teal 
  • Glidden Washed Teal
  • Behr Chameleon (the color that our wall already was) 
  • Glidden Buttery Willow
  • Behr Saffron Strands
  • Behr Ferrous
  • Behr Coral Fountain
  • Behr Noble Blush
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  1. Sketched it out
    Nothing fancy. Just with some of Zeke’s markers and some ideas of colors. Then off to Home Depot to snag 9 bazillion paint samples so that I could look at them in our “at home” light.
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2. I measured + marked
I then took my giant level and made my first line with pencil. I wanted it to be about 45 degrees so I did have to do it 2 times before it was perfect. I have found when doing stripes or lines on a wall it is WAYYYYYYY easier if I mark the lines off with pencil so that the tape line can follow the pencil lines for the cleanest and most level lines! 🙂 
Each subsequent line was made off of a measurement from the previous line. Ie, I made my first line diagonal and then marked off 12” with hashmarks from the first line made. I place my level, drew the line and then re-measured to make sure that it was 12”. Again, let me remind you that I am a “thats about right” kind of measurer. SOOOOO my lines are *NOT* perfect and they do waver about 1/4” up down and left and right, but overall I think that you don’t notice with all the color and movement happening. 

NOW! I was SUPPPPPPER careful to be sure that if I was off, I was *consistently* off. I figured it was more important for the lines to be parallel than to be measured in inches perfectly. 

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3. I laid out the colors
I cut up each color sample and taped them to the wall inside the marked off rectangles. I wanted to be sure that each color was placed where I wanted it before taping and painting (you know how tricky it can be to TRULY see how the color looks with the 3M royal blue tape next to your color)! 🙂 
I moved some around and rearranged a bit.

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4. I taped
I chose every other diagonal “row” of rectangles and taped them off. I began with the long portions. Then added in the smaller sides. This was the easy and fun part because I could see it coming together! 🙂 

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5.  I painted + taped + painted + taped again
I painted each rectangle with 2 coats. Let it dry, then moved the tape to the other rectangles (same row). 
I let it sit overnight to let the paint fully cure. 
Then taped off the opposite rows and rectangles. 

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NOTE: I tend to believe that if you tear off the tape while the paint is drying (not sure wet, not fully dry) that it tears off easier and with straighter lines. I’m sure a house painter would laugh at me, but I feel like it doesn’t take off excess paint when pulling while still drying. 

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6. I touched up + poured a glass of wine!
There were only 2 spots that I needed to use a paintbrush to touchup. Otherwise, I poured myself a glass of wine and scooped a *BIG* bowl of ice cream to sit and enjoy! 🙂 

I am loving this wall! Like I said, it’s EASILY becoming one of my favorite spots in the house……but now I’m onto the painting bug and have ideas brewing for other areas of our house (bathrooms, Esther’s room, hallways……..the choices are ENDLESS)! 🙂

*HAPPY PAINTING*

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  1. Cindy says

    April 27, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Only you could pull this off Emily-looks great!

    Reply
  2. Heidi says

    April 29, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    You’ve inspired me! As soon as I return from this business trip I’m painting a studio wall. Love this Emily!

    Reply
  3. Brittany says

    May 2, 2019 at 10:30 am

    This is AMAZING!!! I have never been great at painting. I wish I could do something like this – I just need a little more patience!

    Reply
  4. yolanda says

    May 2, 2019 at 11:04 am

    This is great! Our whole downstairs needs some color. I would like to try a pattern. Thanks for the info

    Reply
  5. Suzan says

    May 2, 2019 at 12:17 pm

    Let color be thy friend 🙂 Looks amazing!

    Reply
  6. Malia says

    May 2, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    You, my friend, have an INCREDIBLE eye for color! Never in a million years would I have been able to pick those colors out the way you did! Beautifully, and very fun-ly, done!

    Reply
  7. Joanne says

    May 2, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Wow! Lot’s of talent to do this!

    Reply
  8. Tracy says

    May 2, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    I am in love with this! Its absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 2, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing! I love the color – I don’t know if I would have had the patience to do it, but it looks fantastic. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Lisa Manderino says

    May 2, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    That is super impressive! I love the colors!

    Reply
  11. Leigh Ann says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    You are so creative! I’d never try this color matching thing. I’m much more mellow with my color choices but I love what you did.

    Reply
  12. Ramae Hamrin says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Wow, this is really cool and inspiring! I have a turquoise wall in my house, and I thought I was daring. I really love what you did!

    Reply
  13. Tricia Snow says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    You are amazing and talented! I could never pull this off!

    Reply
  14. Kyndall Bennett says

    May 2, 2019 at 10:28 pm

    This looks really cool! I admire your boldness to go for something uniquely you!

    Reply
  15. Lora says

    May 2, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Wow that looks like a LOT of work

    Reply
  16. Brittany says

    May 3, 2019 at 11:28 am

    I LOVE this!! I definitely need a bit more patience to pull something like this off =) Beautiful!

    Reply
  17. Heather says

    May 3, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    How fun! I love all these colors.

    Reply
  18. Anna says

    May 3, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    This is amazing! I applaud you for your patience in this! The wall came out truly unique and amazing. Thank you for sharing the tricks on how to do it.

    Reply
  19. Lina says

    May 3, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    I love this! You are so creative and have an eye to be able to pull things together. You make it looks so easy.

    Reply
  20. Katie Wolfe says

    May 3, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    So coooooooooooooooool! I wish I had the talent (and agreeable husband)!

    Reply
  21. Michele says

    May 4, 2019 at 10:19 am

    My husband has the same theory about when to pull off the tape, so maybe there is something to it! Great job on your space. Don’t you just love paint?

    Reply
  22. Jane says

    May 4, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Painting is fun and after we moved in to our new home we painted almost every room. I love how you played around with the colours though, It’s not boring in my opinion! It’s bright and playful.

    Reply
  23. Carolina says

    May 5, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    That Looks awesome. You did great! I love the end result!

    Reply
  24. Sharon says

    May 6, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    I could never. But, I absolutely love it! And I love your photo at the top of the page too!

    Reply
  25. Pauline says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:45 am

    I would love to do something like this in my kitchen. Currently, I have cloud and blue sky courtesy of my husband. It was compremise because he wanted the kitchen to look like rock i.e a cave… 😂😂😂

    Reply
  26. Tonya | the Writer Mom says

    May 7, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    I love this! It looks like a lot of work, but it turned out great.

    Reply
  27. Cindy says

    May 8, 2019 at 11:22 pm

    I love your colorful wall so much! I’d be enjoying that space often too. I’m looking forward to seeing your next project!

    Reply
  28. Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef says

    May 15, 2019 at 2:57 pm

    Looks fab, you did an amazing job! Thanks so much for sharing 🤗

    Reply
  29. T.M. Brown says

    May 16, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    This is crazy creative!!! How gorgeous! Not sure I’m brave enough to do something like this, but I do love looking at the pictures!

    Reply

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But don’t worry, I won’t drink my paint or paint with my coffee today! 😂 Just eager to start a new project with some fresh color in a secret space for my kiddos. 🎨
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkn “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” 
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I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create this “My Favorite Things” garland inspired by The @SoundOfMusic! I mean, can we all just take a queue from Maria when she tells us to list off our favorite things when we feel scared, mad, hurt, sad or anything in between?!?! Heck, I feel like even singing them like Maria would be the most helpful in the shenanigans of 2020, right? 

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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...) 

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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!? ❤️😂 🎨
When the world feels so dark I want to be the bear When the world feels so dark I want to be the bearer of light (and color....always more color too)! 
But don’t worry, I won’t drink my paint or paint with my coffee today! 😂 Just eager to start a new project with some fresh color in a secret space for my kiddos. 🎨
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkn “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” 
Swipe to see years of Christmas Eve pics against the light of our Christmas tree that make me smile so gosh darn big 🎄Merry Christmas and may you find light tonight and this week and the rest of this holiday season. ❤️
I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create I partnered with @RodgersAndHammerstein to create this “My Favorite Things” garland inspired by The @SoundOfMusic! I mean, can we all just take a queue from Maria when she tells us to list off our favorite things when we feel scared, mad, hurt, sad or anything in between?!?! Heck, I feel like even singing them like Maria would be the most helpful in the shenanigans of 2020, right? 

Don’t forget to snag the free printables for this holiday garland and watch The #SoundofMusic airing on ABC, tomorrow night, December 20! :)
Felt bulbs felt bulbs, fa, la, la, la, laaaaaa! I’m burying myself in the last bits of holiday crafting for the whole ding dang day....and if it means i can binge @hallmarkchannel along with it, you won’t hear one ounce of a complaint❤️🎄 
also, stock up on any teacher gifts, stocking stuffers or any gifts to share with your besties or neighbors this weekend, use code “holiYAY” for 20% off through Monday 🎉🎄❄️
Here’s the thing about running a small business: Here’s the thing about running a small business: it’s SO fulfilling to see ideas in my head come to actual life on the planet, it’s rewarding to know my hard work is paying for Esthe’s dance class (or our cable bill so I can keep watching cheesy @hallmarkchannel movies), and it’s so incredibly humbling each time an order come through knowing that someone else believes in what I’m doing or loves what I’m making enough to want to put it in their home or give as a gift to someone they love. Like, still surreal kinda! 😭❤️ 
So a giant “I loveeee youuuuuu” on small business Saturday from this sappy, happy business owner that takes over every unused crevice of our kitchen table or island to paint trees this time of the year 😂 
And and and, use code “YAYsmallbiz” for 20% off in my shop this weekend through Monday night. 
Anddddd, please drop any handles of your business or other small businesses you love to shop at below 👇🏼 after all, we’re in this together and I love supporting other creatives! 💛
I mean, what else IS there for brunch on *the best I mean, what else IS there for brunch on *the best* day of the year: CHRISTMAS TREE DAAYYYYY!!! 🎄 ❄️ 🌲 and in case you’re wondering, yes, I did add egg nog to my coffee! 💛❄️
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