Easy City Scape Mural

During taping for a segment on today’s 10! Show, I had the pleasure of meeting Eren Cannata, a very talented singer/songwriter who was today’s musical guest. Eren performed his title track from his latest CD “Blame it on the City” — a fantastic song, and it was the inspiration for our lovely city scape mural!

Emily and I put the mural together using inexpensive masking tape, construction paper for buildings, and Post-It Notes of various sizes for the windows. I love how bright and colorful it looks in our living room!
Added bonus — it makes a super-fun backdrop for spontaneous jumping on the couch sessions!!

Even Clara joined in on the fun!
Thanks, Eren, for providing such great inspiration! If you haven’t seen Eren perform, you should check him out here!

Comments

  1. Dear Valerie,

    This was the first thing which came to mind. Gals, if you don't remember this, just ask your husbands. They will most likely remember!

    And, for good measure, "My post-it notes!!!"

    Love,
    Mark

  2. Raising a Happy Child says

    You are such a FUN mom! Emily and Clara are so lucky to have you!

  3. An Almost Unschooling Mom says

    That's a great city scape. But, wow – between the jumping on the couch, and the video game even my husband doesn't recognize, you guys have us feeling really old!

  4. Ivy/Anna says

    Ok those building rock. Looks like I'll have to loosen my grip on "my post-it notes!!!"

  5. Tracey C. says

    Not sure how often you guys jump on the couch, but Emily's face in BOTH pictures is PRICELESS! Such JOY!! I love it!

  6. Hmmmm…… maybe that's what we'll do for the upstairs. Love this.

  7. SO much fun! I love your mural. I have not heard of Eren; I'll check him out – thanks!

  8. so cute! i think we may try that! in the basement of course b/c i just had the main level repainted!

  9. How lovely! So simple yet so effective! Looks like you guys had fun!!

    Maggy x

  10. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says

    @ An Almost Unschooling Mom — Hahahaaa!! I don't remember that video game either! But according to Mark, it is a classic. Go figure! I highly recommend jumping on the couch/bed…. it's so much fun!

  11. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says

    @ Ivy/Anna — Yay!! I think I will be scribbling notes down on the windows of the buildings. Functional Art!

  12. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says

    Tracey C — Not very often, but I think Emily remembers and talks about it for a looooong time afterwards! There was lots of giggling in this house!!!

  13. very fun! Love the way it turned out 🙂

  14. Lois Lane says

    Very cute! And the kiddos look like they are having the time of their lives! Priceless!

  15. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says

    @ danita — I bet it would look awesome in the basement!

    @ Lois Lane — Hee hee! The only time I let the girls jump on the couch is when I'm jumping with them. I can't let them have ALL the fun! 🙂

  16. Anonymous says

    I LOVE this!!! So colorful and the kids are having so much fun!

  17. I love the city scape mural. That is so cute that I want one on a wall in here. I'll wait for you to come by and put it up for me. 🙂

  18. Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says

    @ Petula — You're so funny!!

  19. Very cute!
    I love the large building and the jumping on the couch!

  20. Just Breathe says

    That is so cute, what a great idea and I love you jumping on the sofa!

  21. Anonymous says

    Emily and Clara are simply ADORABLE! Great mural… I love it.

  22. MaryAnne says

    I love all the fun things you do with post-it notes!

  23. The girl who painted trees says

    LOVE IT! You have such fantastic ideas. I love that last photo. Emily's smile is just great!

  24. Nadia@FunWithMama says

    valerie, this is beautiful!!!!