The PaperPaintPixels Journal: Nursery Decor, Kids' Art & Thoughtful Gifts

A calm nursery can do more than look beautiful — it can help your child focus, play, and grow. In this post, I share why I ditched bright plastic toys in favour of wooden treasures, soft palettes, and a curiosity-led approach to play and design.

Create your own prehistoric adventure at home with our free Make Your Own Dino World printable! Kids can colour, cut, and craft a stand-up dino scene—perfect for rainy days, Easter fun, or outdoor garden play.

Creating a gender-neutral nursery has become a popular choice for many parents, and safari prints are a fantastic way to achieve a balanced, welcoming space that works for both boys and girls. With their universal appeal, these prints add a...

Dinosaurs have long fascinated both young and old including myself, capturing our imaginations with their colossal sizes, diverse species, and the mysteries surrounding their existence. At Paper Paint Pixels, I bring this prehistoric world into your home with my beautifully illustrated set...

In the up and down journey of parenting, helping children understand and express their feelings is crucial for their emotional development. One effective way to foster this understanding is by teaching them to name their feelings. This not only aids in their emotional growth but also helps in developing empathy. As an illustrator and mum of 3, I’m so pleased to offer free downloadable art prints that can help along this road.

Why Naming Feelings is Essential

Creating a Montessori-style playroom can transform how your child learns and plays. By focusing on independence, freedom within limits, and a connection with natural materials, a Montessori playroom encourages hands-on learning and self-directed activity. Here’s how you can design this...

Transform a corner of your home into a Montessori-inspired wonderland where your children can flourish. It's not just a play space; it's a nurturing environment designed for independence, focus, and skill-building. With an emphasis on simplicity and purpose, our Montessori playroom guide will show you how to create an enriching experience that combines play with learning.

 

Did you know there are an estimated 4000 species of insect pollinators in the UK? From bumblebees to butterflies, these fascinating creatures play a crucial role in our ecosystem. However, their populations have seen a drastic decline of 75% in...

Are you searching for the perfect gift to welcome a new baby into the world or to celebrate a baby shower? Look no further than a personalised inital print from PaperPaintPixels #MakeItUnique! My speciality is creating customised initial prints that are the perfect addition to any nursery wall art.

An animal nursery theme is a great place to start when decorating a baby’s room. Surrounding your little one's with gorgeous animal prints is sure to make them fall in love with animals as they grow.     1: Safari Theme Nursery ...

Designing a Modern Safari Nursery? Are you based in the UK? I’ve rounded up 11 gorgeous decor items to help you create a beautiful gender-neutral safari nursery  for your baby— no interior designer required!  And all available in the UK.

My new nursery alphabet print is all about celebrating the natural world. I wanted to bring these beautiful mini beasts together along with the flowers they love in one of my Alphabet Posters.

Dinosaur Alphabet Print An Earth Tone palette is on trend at the moment, due to it's warm yet calming colours. I'm really super happy to share my new dino print in this new earth tone palette. 🦖🦕🌍 With Beige, Green,...

From baby showers to Naming Ceremonies and even that very special first birthday, my adorable collection of personalised name art helps to celebrate your little ones.  These fun initial & illustration nursery name prints are a super way to announce...

  I couldn't resist putting together some baby room inspiration based around the nostalgic, warm tones of autumn, which reminds me of walks in the woods crunching leaves as we go.  Keep the walls white to make it modern - maybe...

There are some lovely ideas around for styling a little ones room. Here are A few little ideas for lovely accessories that will add a modern stylish finishing touch to your jungle nursery! ⁣