I {heart} Moulding. And Vinyl!

Friends, meet "empty wall" in the master bedroom. All of the other walls have something lovely on them. I will have to share the rest of this lovely room with you soon. But this wall:

Drives me nuts. Drove me nuts. We layed in bed and i stared at it thinking about the possibilities. It just felt like a big. boring vacuum that was the focal point right in front of our bed. So I had been considering hanging frames there...or vinyl words. I really am in love with vinyl quotes. But I did not want to spend $20+ on one! So one day I was browsing Sarah's blog at Thrifty Decor Chick and discovered E.A.D Designs! (Check out their blog!) I went to her blog and website and fell. in. love. And the prices are AMAZING!

I ordered this super cute vinyl that was exactly what I was looking for! And she lets you choose the color. Score! Well I have been hanging on to it for weeks, waiting to find the perfect use because I didn't want to just slap it on the wall. And as we all know...we have been trying not to spend money to save for the basement.

Well the other day Michael and I went to the Habitat for Humanity Restore. People...if you have never been...GO! Now! You will not regret it! Krylon spray paint for $2. Flooring for cheap. Light fixtures. Cabinets and counter tops. And Moulding. For $1 a piece. Oh. My. Word. I will never (never say never...but for real) pay $8 a piece for moulding again! And they have a student discount on Fridays so I got what I needed for $1.80! Glorious! I knew I decided to start my Master's for a reason!

So the other night when we were working in the basement I cut the moulding...all by myself! to the lengths that I wanted. I made it about 2.5 feet tall by 3 feet wide. It was really easy do use the saw...just make sure that you clamp the wood down well and get the exact 45 degree angle. (Our saw can turn to get the angle...easy peasy!)

Then I took the wood upstairs and found the center of the wall. Then I nailed in the top end of the right side piece. I put the level beside it to make sure it was straight and nailed the bottom end in. It looked like this:

Then, I fit the bottom piece against the corner and nailed that end. I used the level to get it straight and nailed the other end. I did this for the last two sides.

Then I took the vinyl out and carefully peeled the backing off of the vinyl. and eyeballed centered where it should go in the frame. (You should measure...I am just impatient and lucky that it was straight). Then I pressed it to the wall and rubbed it. A lot. You will want to rub much and rub hard.

Then I carefully peeled the transfer paper off, rubbing as I went. I went back and caulked my unperfect edges and covered my nail holes. This was the beautious result!

I L.O.V.E. it! Squeal! It makes the room look so much better! Here it is with the furniture back:

Yes...I took some laundry out to get the hamper to close for you all. Don't judge! Our machine's are disconnected! And my tall hubby's clothes take up lots of hamper space! Just being real with you, friends. Anyway..Hope you love it as much as I do!