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Jungles are always swingin’ scenes! Your little monkey is certain to love these fun this room.

Wall Color
First, paint the walls with a semi-gloss latex paint. Almost any color will work with this design, although a very light golden yellow or tan is recommended.
Next, find a paw print stamp. They are available through craft supply stores or you can make your own. (See CraftCentralStation.com for instructions.) You’ll also need acrylic craft paints in black or dark brown. Brush the paint onto the stamp, then stamp prints around closet, windows and entry door frames.
Now paint one wall randomly with odd shaped black spots at least 4″ in length or width using the acrylic craft paints. Finally, add fun and colorful animals to the picture using the Jungle Jamboree Mural Kit from WallNutz.

Window Treatments
Buy leopard or tiger print fabric from the store. Hem the raw ends of the fabric. Then drape the fabric over curtain rods, tying corners onto rod with rafia or 1″ black or green ribbon, allowing middle section of fabric to drape down. You can also use a flat twin sheet in place of fabric, which is handy because the sheet edges are already hemmed.
Instead of curtains, you can create a simple window treatment by placing silk vines over the window trim. Secure the vines with tacks and florists wire, letting the vines drape down along the sides of the window. Make sure the vines are out of reach of infants and small children.

Finishing Touches
Add hand painted knobs to dresser drawers and closet doors. These are easy to make yourself. Home Depot and Lowe’s carry unfinished wooden drawer pulls in various sizes. Prime the knobs, then paint with acrylic craft paints. Finish with several coats of clear polycrylic sealant.

Find a thick rope, 5′ to 6′ in length. Using a hot glue gun, glue silk leaves to the rope to look like a vine. Hang the rope in one corner of the room from two hooks secured in the ceiling, spaced about 3′ apart and hanging down approximately 2′ from the ceiling. Attach each end of the rope to a hook. Find a plush stuffed animal monkey and secure the animal to the rope using clear fishing line. Make sure to keep the rope and monkey away from cribs or beds and out of reach of your child.

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