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Sunday, January 22, 2012

{Project Home} A Toy Story Bedroom


After months of doing a little here, a little there...we have finally finished AJ's (our 2-year old) Toy Story bedroom! We moved into our new house about a year and a half ago, and though I had set up a nursery for AJ in our previous home, it just felt too young for our now toddler. Since he loves Toy Story, Woody, and Buzz, a Toy-Story themed room was a perfect fit.

I did some in-depth research (you know, hours of Pinterest pinning) and came across this mock-up of Andy's room in Toy Story 3, which I used as "pinspiration":


And here is how our Toy Story room turned out! 

I made this Etch-A-Sketch chalkboard from a thrifted mirror (tutorial post HERE). On each side of the chalkboard are pictures of AJ with Woody and Jessie at California Adventure. That was quite an experience for him! The pictures are in inexpensive frames that I embellished with a star and cowboy boot from Hobby Lobby.
The Western-star hooks I found at Hobby Lobby.
I found these two art posters on Amazon.
  
The patchwork blue and tan bedding I found at Target. The accent pillow I made from a bandanna and poly fil. 
This fun leather shag rug I found for a steal on Amazon.
This hook again is from Hobby Lobby, and another chalkboard I made from a thrifted wooden plaque.
For his first Christmas,  AJ's Uncle T named a star after him. His certificate and star map are hanging in IKEA frames that I embellished with a rocket and a planet from Hobby Lobby.
Lastly, I made some bandanna bunting to hang above AJ's window (tutorial post HERE).
We LOVE the way it all turned out and know that AJ loves it too! Isn't that the best part?

49 comments:

  1. Good job! It turned out so cute. I love the lion king snow globe...hmmmm someone who use to LOVE Lion King might have had that in her room many years ago?! ;D

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    1. Thank you!! And good catch...so glad I kept things like that! AJ LOVES Lion King too! :)

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  2. howdy partner! there's a snake in my boot (that was for toy story fans apparently)! my son LOVED buzz (we had a little one legged toy we could not leave the house without when he was little) this room redo bring back wonderful memories - love the cowboy sign and the bandana pennant - well done!

    I have a linky party up now (opens every mon) if you'd like to swing by for a visit! xo

    www.northerncottage.net

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  3. Love it! Especially the Mr. Potato Head we gave him! ;)

    Nice job on all the projects!

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  4. ok wow! this is so AWESOME! and wow GENIUS on the etch-a-sketch! so cool! great job!!

    http://houseofwoyaks.blogspot.com

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  5. This is so precious. I love this nursery! Thanks for sharing :-D

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  6. This came out great. I don't have any boys, but plenty of friends do and they would love this. I am pinning it for them. I am a new GFC and Twitter follower visiting from Northern Cottage. Vicky from Mess For Less

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    1. thanks kind words and for the follows Vicky! i followed back! :)

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  7. So cute!! Every time I've been to the Toy Story ride at Disney World, I've thought how cute it would be to do a little boy's room like Andy's. You did such a great job!
    www.inside-outdesign.blogspot.com

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  8. This is so super sweet! I'll be re-doing my 2-year old twin boys' room this year and you've inspired me! Kerri, A Pop of Pretty, apopofpretty.com

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    1. thanks Kerri! i'm glad you like it! :) boys are so much fun...

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  9. My son saw this and freaked out! he is toy story fanatic! he kept saying I don't have that. I love the etch-a-sketch frame so original!

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    1. awww Becky that is SO cute! i'm glad you both liked it! :)

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  10. This is absolutely adorable! There is so much love in this room. It is just beautiful!

    Following from iheartnaptime :)

    ♥ Bethany

    www.happyhomemaker.me

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  11. You did a great job, pinning it!

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  12. I love it! The etch-a-sketch is the best part I think! Too cute!
    You should join me for Handmade 52! http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/
    -Katie

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    1. thanks Katie! i linked it up and followed. thanks for the invite! :)

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  13. I love "Toy Story". One of my kids favourite movies (11 years ago). I am sure your Son loves his room!

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  14. So adorable! Can't wait to see the tutorial on the etch-a-sketch...that's my FAVE!! And hours of pinning indeed qualifies as research...it's a tough job! ; )
    Would be delighted for you to link up to my brand new party at: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/01/mop-it-up-mondays-party-1.html
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  15. Oh I just love everything (especially that etch-a-sketch chalkboard). Do you think I would be able to convince my 14-year-old that a Toy Story-inspired bedroom is all the rage among teens these days ....?

    ... would you like to share at our multi-blog "Imagine the Impossibilities" link party? I think everyone would really enjoy it as much as I ...

    Here's the link: http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/2012/01/imagine-impossibilities-2012-link-party.html

    We stay live until Friday midnight (CST). Hope to see you at the party!

    Linda
    itallstartedwithpaint@gmail.com

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  16. Great Job!! I found you on the Impossibilities party... I love all the detail you put into the room. I have 2 boys who would be very envious of this great space. - sara @ applestone drive

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  17. The whole room is perfect! I love that leather shag! Thanks for linking up to our "impossibles" party!

    blessings,
    karianne

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    1. isn't the rug fun? my husband doesn't get it...haha! thanks for stopping by! :)

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  18. My boys love Toy Story and share a room. We are planning on re-doing their room soon. You have so many clever ideas! I would LOVE it if you would willing to link up to our party going on now-Monday. Thanks

    http://kadie-sevenalive.blogspot.com/2012/02/link-it-up-thursday-5.html

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  19. This bedroom is absolutely AWESOME! My nephew would love it! The Cowboys Only sign just makes me smile!!

    Thanks so much for linking up to the challenge!
    Karah

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  20. Hi! I just found your blog and I'm loving it!! I found the link to your Etch-A-Sketch chalkboard on the Creative Bloggers Got Talent auditions (and I voted for you!) It is so cute! And I love the Toy Story Room. I am actually doing a post on our blog tomorrow with a little project I just completed in my sons' room and I'm going to highlight your chalkboard as another fun idea. Hope you can stop by and see it! I'm your newest Linky follower :) - Holly

    http://mysisterssuitcase.blogspot.com

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  21. This room is amazing.

    Tranae
    www.becomingfab.com

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  22. Awe, such a fun room. You did such a great job. The details are amazing! I bet your son loves it!

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  23. How creative! I love the Etch a Sketch with his name on it. That is such a great idea.

    Amanda
    www.indisposablemama.com

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  24. i love this room! so cute and full of whimsy!

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  25. This bedroom is adorable! Thanks for linking up!

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  26. Where did you get the star wall decals? I am just finishing up the painting part of my sons Toy Story room. I couldn't decide on clouds or stars, but I think the stars will be easier to find!

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  27. Wow, that room is amazing!! My little guy loves Toy Story, too. :)

    Shaping Up To Be A Mom

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