Decorating nurseries is the BEST. Youโre really just designing your own dream childhood bedroom because your baby is too new to have any kind of say in the matter. Heck, in most cases, the baby hasnโt even been born yet!
But finding the perfect wall art can be tricky. Babies grow fast, and they can grow out of a theme faster than you can afford to swap out the scenery. Who wants to spend a ton of money on retail-store wall art thatโll have to be replaced in a year or two?
Iโve got a simple solution for you: a free nursery printables.
Wall art is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to add a pop of color and whimsy to your babyโs nursery. Printables based on quotes will outlast other themes like cartoon characters or baby toys. The same sentimental printable can work through the toddler years into early childhood! Plus, itโs easy to update with new prints inside of the old frame (instead of buying new canvases or wood pieces).
I created my own wall art for my sonโs nursery when we bought our new home after he was born, after struggling to find anything that suited my needs. Now, Iโd like to share some free nursery printables for you! Save yourself some time and headache in decorating your babyโs room by choosing one (or all!) of the 4 designs Iโve bundled in a free PDF for you.
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Get Your Free Nursery Printables
Fill out the form below to get an email with a link to download the PDF and high-quality images of all four printables shown above!
How to Use the Files
Once you request the download below, youโll get an email linking to a single PDF file that has all four free printable images on individual US letter-sized pages. You can print all of them, or choose just the page you want to print for your nursery.
Thereโs more than one way to print these sheets! You can print them on your personal inkjet or laser printer at home, or you can have a service print and ship them to you on high-quality paper.
Where to Have Them Printed
If you donโt have a home printer, it is possible to have these printed professionally at a very reasonable price. While most printing services do not offer the 8.5โณ x 11โณ print size (8ร10 or 8ร12 is usually the closest), my personal favorite printing site DOES offer it!
Click here to check out Mpix.com!
Iโve been ordering all of my photo products from Mpix for over a decade now. They offer a huge selection of print sizes and mine have always come out looking vibrant, crisp, and stunning. I even order my kidsโ birthday party invitations there! They donโt accept PDF uploads, so Iโve included the JPG images of each nursery printable that you can upload to your Mpix account for easy ordering!
How to Print at Home
First thing first: If you donโt have a printer at home, youโll have to get one. Of course, buying a printer will be more expensive than ordering the print through Mpix. But once you have the printer, youโll be able to print all of your own wall art any time you want, and it will end up saving you money in the long run. Plus, you wonโt have to wait for them to be shipped to you!
You do NOT have to have a fancy printer to make these nursery printables look good. Most inkjet printers these days are designed to be able to print photos, so a simple wall art print is no problem. I use an HP Deskjet printer like this one and am happy with the quality. The ink is also easy to order on Amazon!
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There are a few different options for the type of paper you use:
While copy paper will work (and look fine), cardstock is a bit sturdier and will give it a really nice matte finish. But for wall art, my personal recommendation is glossy photo paper โ it really makes the colors POP!
Where to Find Frames for Your Prints
Frames are everywhere, but sometimes 8.5โณ x 11โณ frames are harder to find than other sizes. Theyโre still out there, though โ here are a couple I found on Amazon!
- ใRustic DesignใRustic finish Textured and beautiful Wooden Frame,โฆ
- ใSimple&Easy UsingใFits for 8.5ร11 inch image, Tabletop or Wallโฆ
- ใ100% HandmadeใPremium Quality Double layer Wood Border, glassโฆ
- ใMeaningful GiftใRustic design wooden picture frame fits manyโฆ
- ใPackaging &WarrantyใEosGlac provided 3-steps of Packagingโฆ
- READY TO DISPLAY: Your farmhouse picture frames arrive complete with aโฆ
- IDEALLY SIZED: This rustic wood frame measuring 11.75 x 14.25 from theโฆ
- TIMELESS RUSTIC CHARM: Whether itโs family portraits, vacationโฆ
- REAL AGED WOOD : Crafted from real reclaimed wood, our rustic photoโฆ
- HANDMADE IN THE USA : Proudly crafted in Oklahoma, from locallyโฆ
Iโve also had a lot of luck shopping at Michaelโs for frames โ just watch the weekly ad in the Michaelโs app for when they go on sale.
Hanging your Nursery Printables
If youโve never hung wall art before, there are only a few things youโll need to get the job done.
1. Nails
Go ahead and get a big pack of nails perfect for hanging stuff on the walls. Youโll probably never have to buy another one โ I still have the same one I bought in 2010!
2. Hammer
I recommend you get a light 8-ounce hammer, but not because you canโt handle the full-sized โregularโ hammer. Hanging pictures is not a heavy-duty job, so thereโs no reason for you to swing a around a 2-pound tool.
3. Laser Level
Laser levels are more expensive than standard levels, but thatโs because theyโre 10 times more amazing. Not only can they help you level your picture frame on the wall, but they will also make sure that a series of frames in a row are all even with each other. After having several hanging sessions filled with measuring from ceiling-to-frame and floor-to-frame to make sure my frames were lined up correctly, I can assure you these are worth the extra cost.
If you happen to be having a baby girl and are looking for more nursery decor ideas, check out this collection of chandeliers for baby girl nurseries youโre gonna want to order ASAP!
These are adorable and an easy way to decorate! Thank you!