Wallies; Not Just for the Wall!

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Reported by Sarah Moore

Recently our team was introduced to a product that we never really considered for our personal craft projects; Wallies. This company, known for pre-pasted paper cutouts is a staple in creative home decor. Decorating a room becomes quick and easy with these trendy decorations... just moisten and apply directly to the wall. Many of you have been using these decals in your homes for years.

But Wallies go beyond this basic concept. We were especially intrigued by their Peel and Stick Chalkboard shapes. Thiner than cardstock, matte finished, flexible and minus the awful texture of the traditional chalkboard... these vinyl-like self adhesive shapes can make quick work of your creative concepts. This line is perfect for kids rooms, kitchens and craft rooms. Whether you are looking to use them to aid organization, share personal messages with your family, encourage creative expression or alter a home decor item. We also love the available colors; traditional slate gray and schoolhouse green, and the more unique grape and blueprint. Our tests showed that the chalkboard rectangles can be cut with ease or used with your favorite diecut machines or hand punches. They are easy to remove from most surfaces as well... but test your surface accordingly. They my not fair well on a wallpaper, wood, painted or varnished surface.
Wallies recommends these vivid Chalk Ink Pens as a colorful alternative to run of the mill chalks. Another wonderful way to get the look of chalkboard without the icky powdery mess.

Chalkboard Peel and Stick Ideas:

• Cut into shapes or letters to use as a unique texture on your scrapbook pages... with or without chalk.
  
• Cut to appropriate size and use to label boxes and drawers in your child's pay area or your craft room.
• Label decorated gift boxes or bags to personalize a gift for a child.
  
• Decorate the cover or edge of a 3 ring album with a chalkboard rectangle and personalize.
• Add a square to an inexpensive bulletin board to create a family message center.
• Place directly on a wall as-is for an instant message center or creative palette.

Another product line that caught our interest were the Wallpaper Cutouts. Acid and Lignin free; these products were born to craft with! As with most of the traditional product line you moisten the cutouts to activate the wallpaper adhesive and apply them to your surface. Our tests also used a traditional liquid scrapbooking glue and worked well. Use these decorative embellishments as you would any sticker or diecut, but with increased permanence. They can be applied to paper, wood, ceramic, metal, or even stiff fabrics (like those on lampshades or canvas). The possibilities for creating home decor projects and gifts is endless! Numerous style choices are availible.





Other Wallies product lines that are on-spot with current decorative trends...

Wall Candy Arts: Big, bold, colorful and trend setting... look to this line for unique patterns and themes with a youthful independent feel. More Chalkboard availible in this line as well... but these are in unique colors and shapes. I love this "transport" series... it'd be so sweet in a little boys room, and you could use the shapes to embellish a lampshade or a even a dresser too! Below that the "Carnivale" line is so great for any kids room... replicating that cool banner look so popular now in papercrafts projects.




Plage and Nature Deco: More trend focused lines... fashion forward, French inspired and haute. This top Chandelier pattern is so glam! And I love the look of these fun cartoon though bubbles from the "Philacteres" line.



We encourage you to consider the Wallies product line the next time you are searching for crafting supplies that match with your desired theme or desired decorative look. They truly offer something for every style. See their in depth website for TONS of great home decor ideas too!

Click HERE to order your free catalog.

Photos used are courtesy of WALLIES®