• One painting decal design with number system (already figured out for you, you’re welcome)
• Paint pots that are actually filled with paint, not disappointment
• Six brushes (because we’re generous like that)
• A photo of what it’s supposed to look like (no surprises here)
• A numbers map in case they get a little too excited and paint over the numbers
• A tube to keep their life organized (at least their art supplies, anyway)

Real mom talk — that, depends on how many snack breaks and spontaneous dance parties happen in between. But realistically, our single decals are made to occupy the kiddos for 2-3 hours and the full set, well that’s a family activity, so 15 hours if they are doing them on their own-but that’s no fun! So grab a brush and hop on in there.

But here’s the thing: this isn’t a race. It’s your child’s chance to create something amazing while learning patience and attention to detail. Plus, it keeps them wonderfully occupied while you finally get to enjoy your coffee... while it’s still hot!

From tiny humans to grandparents who still don’t understand TikTok — everyone can do this! We’ve made the designs and paint spaces large enough for as young as 6 years of age. 

It’s fantastic for developing those fine motor skills, teaches patience (hallelujah!), and gives them something to be truly proud of.

Plus, it’s screen-free entertainment that actually results in something beautiful for the walls!

If they can match their socks in the morning, they can definitely do this! We give them a canvas decal with numbers on it (like a treasure map), some fabulous paints and 6 brushes. They match the numbers to the colours like they’re decoding a secret message, and voilà - they’ll create something so beautiful, even Grandma will want it for her living room!

As someone who can hardly keep track of her car keys some days, trust me when I say these kits are perfect for beginners! The numbers guide them exactly where to put the paint — it’s like having an art teacher right there on the canvas.

Your little Picasso literally cannot go wrong unless they’re painting with their eyes closed. Which, let’s be honest, some might try!

Chill - we’ve got you. Just send us:

• The kit name
• Which paint numbers decided to give up on life
• Your name and address

We’ll fix it faster than you can come up with an excuse to skip a PTA meeting. But remember — if you leave the paint pods open, that’s on you. Close those babies up tight!

Nope! Don’t do it. These paints are like that perfect martini — they don’t need any diluting. They’re already the perfect consistency to make them look good. If it dries out a bit after being opened, add just a few drops of rehydrating medium (find it at any art supply store) which restores moisture and makes the paint smooth and easy to apply. Like CPR for paint!

Just like learning to ride a bike, some things take a few tries! Our designer hand-picks the paint colors and the numbers and lines are printed in gray (not black!) to help the paint cover in one coat.

However, you’ll need to do multiple coats, for some of those tricky pinks, reds, and greens due to their natural pigments — they’re like toddlers at bedtime, sometimes they need a little extra coaxing!  Pro Tip: For stubborn spots, try a gentle patting motion with the brush rather than brushing back and forth.

Hard yes, you rebel! While we provide perfectly curated colours that work together (because we’re not monsters), feel free to throw our colour scheme out the window and let them do their own thing. Want to make that sunset hot pink? You do you, boo. Just stick to water-based acrylics, or things could get weird.

Each set includes 6–20 colors depending on the design complexity. But feel free to add your own if it's not spicy enough for your child's tastes.

Totally! Think pink elephants would be cooler than gray ones? Go for it. The color police aren't coming for you. Kids are free to personalize their murals however they wish.

Use the smallest included brush and work from top to bottom, section by section. But, we don't tend to follow rules, this is just a guideline. You do you, boo.

Alright my fellow home decorators, let’s set your walls up for success! Think of this like prepping for house guests — everything needs to be just right. Your walls need to be properly dressed (that’s an undercoat plus two top coats of paint), and if they’re freshly painted, give them 30-40 days to fully dry — like letting your nail polish set, but way more important!

And just like wiping sticky fingers, make sure your walls are squeaky clean — no dust bunnies, finger smudges, or mysterious sticky spots allowed! Think clean, dry, and smooth - kind of like how we wish our kids’ faces would stay after we clean them!

They love smooth, clean surfaces-think smooth drywall, laminated wood, and glass. Throw them on anything textured and they get as grumpy as a kid who missed nap time. The adhesive just isn’t built for those rough-and-tumble surfaces.

Think smooth and clean, like a freshly wiped countertop — that’s their happy place! Skip the drama and avoid any walls with bubbling paint (that’s a red flag, just like refusing to eat vegetables).

Your wall surface needs to be smoother than your best mom-voice — so no textured walls, concrete, render, or brick (seriously, don’t even try it).

Let me save you from a Pinterest fail — our custom wall graphics need smooth, clean, flat surfaces to work their magic. Think of them like a picky eater at dinner time — they cooperate under the right conditions. Brick walls, as gorgeous as they are, are just too rough and bumpy for this relationship to work out!

Peel and roll down 4 inches of the backing from the decal. 

Flip and Stick the Top: With the sticky part exposed, slap the top of the graphic onto your clean wall. It’s repositionable, so adjust as needed. 

Smooth: Use you hand to smooth the top of the peeled decal in place. If you want to be real profesh—you can use a plastic putty knife from your local hardware store. 

Repeat: Reach behind, peel off the rest of the backing, and smooth the graphic onto the wall with your hand or the putty knife, working from the center out.

Ditch the Backing and Admire: Toss out the backing —it’s just in the way (unless you plan to store it). Step back to admire your handiwork.

Celebrate Your Awesomeness: You did it! Time to celebrate—maybe with a glass of wine?

Remember, if you need to reposition, peel it off gently at a 180° angle, keep the sticky side clean, and follow the same steps to reapply.

Wall goals: matte & marvellous, just like real paint!  We use matte paints and our decals have a fabric-like texture that plays nice with your walls. They diffuse light (fancy way of saying they won’t blind you like a disco ball) and blend right in with your wall’s texture. It’s like they were meant to be there — but you know, without the lifetime commitment!

Simply peel the decal from the backing and stick each individual decal section to a clean wall. Think of it as a giant sticker with your wall as the page.

Yes, however, probably only for kids 10 and up because these things are on the larger size. Unless you're totally cool with that 'abstract art explosion' vibe and your eye isn't going to twitch every time you walk past a crooked decal. Otherwise, I suggest leaving the instal to an adult.

Yes. They’re designed to peel off cleanly from most wall surfaces without residue. However, please read our FAQ on wall prep. Your walls need to be properly painted with a good paint (that’s an undercoat plus two top coats of paint), and if they’re freshly painted, give them 30-40 days to fully dry.

This material will hold up for a minimum of 3 years when applied indoors on a dry surface, away from humidity and direct sun.

Yes, as long as the surface is clean, smooth, and dry.

Here’s the deal — our custom wall graphics are like that perfect houseguest: they stick around when you want them to, but know when it’s time to leave! We use a special high quality material and adhesive that’s designed to peel off most walls and painted surfaces without the drama.

While our wall graphics are removable, they’re kind of like first-day hairstyles: they look their absolute best on their first go-around. We recommend using them once and loving them in that spot.

If you do need to move them after they’ve been up for awhile, they’ll still stick, but you might notice some air bubbles playing peek-a-boo since the tackiness gets a bit temperamental over time.

If it's just a quick adjustment while placing them for the first time, you won't have any issues re-applying them until you find that perfect position.

If you absolutely must store them, wrap them up like leftovers — you can roll them up with some wax paper or parchment paper, but just like that fancy blowout, it may not be perfect the second time around! Use a putty knife to re-apply for best results.

es, but we recommend doing so only during the initial application for best results.

If you absolutely must store them, wrap them up like leftovers — you can roll them up with some wax paper or parchment paper, but just like that fancy blowout, it may not be perfect the second time around! Use a putty knife to re-apply for best results.

Creative activities like Nirvana by Numbers paint by numbers, are for children aged 6–11. Creative activities such as paint by numbers, have been found to improve motor skills, attention span, and self-esteem in children aged 4–11.

Yes. All of our decals do have recognizable shapes making up the different designs and number blocks. We are currently designing different alphabet sets which will double as learning tools. We hope to have these available by the end of 2025.

Yes. We offer dozens of illustrated scenes in popular themes.

Yes. Our product listings include detailed size guides for every single item in the set.

Yes. We offer a custom designed colour scheme. But if you would prefer to choose your palette, our decals work with any good quality acrylic paint. You can contact us for recommendations as well.

Yes. They are peel-and-stick and can be repositioned during application.

Yes. Murals come as separate die cut pieces, so you can split them up across different walls and multi-panel walls. Whatever floats your boat as they say.

Each kit includes multiple decals to complete one mural. Typically the single kits include 1–10 decals and the full mural kit includes 7–80 decals. All of our product pages list out the exact number of decals that you will receive.

Yes. Our website includes basic instructions here and printed instructions are included in every kit. We also email out how to videos when you purchase a paint by numbers kit. We also have tutorials on our social channels so follow us there for fun ideas.

Yes. We recommend starting with the lightest colors and painting top-to-bottom. This is also included in our printed instructions in the kit.

Reach us via customerservice@nirvanabynumbers.com, contact form, or live chat on our website.

Yes. Browse our social channels; Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook to see how other families brought their walls to life.

Yes. Keep your order number handy so we can match your original set. But you can also mix and match different sets if you want to shake things up!

They combine the joy of creation, build essential skills and learning for children all while providing decorative function—a true keepsake.

Creative activities like paint-by-numbers improve motor skills, attention span, and self-esteem in children aged 6–11. Motor skill development accelerates by up to 37% when children practice detailed hand movements like coloring within lines.” [Pediatric Occupational Therapy Journal, 2021]

70% of parents report screen-time battles daily—offering hands-on, unplugged alternatives helps reduce family conflict. 82% of parents say creative, screen-free activities lead to noticeably calmer bedtimes and improved sleep routines.” [Common Sense Media, 2023]

Yes. “Parents love the calm focus these murals inspire—studies show creative play reduces stress and boosts self-regulation in children.” [Child Mind Institute] “Children aged 5–11 who participate in creative hobbies like drawing or painting report 25% lower anxiety levels.” [Child Mind Institute, 2022]

Yes. Numbered kits reinforce sequencing, concentration, and color theory. “Hands-on activities like painting help children retain 75% more of what they learn through visual and kinesthetic memory.” [Edutopia / George Lucas Educational Foundation]

Absolutely! Children who engage in visual arts 3 times per week score higher in creative problem-solving and emotional resilience.” [National Endowment for the Arts, 2020] “Kids who engage in structured creativity at least 3 times a week show a 20% improvement in executive function tasks.” [Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2020]

We are the only paint by numbers wall decal company, so there really is no comparison. But comparing them to traditional paint by numbers wall art, there are a few differences. They’re easy to set up, are specifically designed to be more kid-friendly, and they require no assembly to hang on the wall, just paint, peel and stick. And if you put down craft paper, they leave very little mess to clean.

Yes. Our themes encourage kids to invent stories based on the images they create. “Children engaged in creative activities show a 32% increase in emotional vocabulary and self-expression.” [University of Southern California Center for the Arts and Humanities, 2021]

Absolutely. Teachers and parents use them for focus time and quiet play. “Independent play paired with light instruction fosters resilience and longer attention spans in 63% of school-aged children.” [American Psychological Association, 2021]

Yes and No. Once painted, they cannot be re-painted. But as far as removal, the decals can be reused, but they may not be as strong when placed again on the wall depending on how long they have been stored.

Well, I think we can safely say it's us, because no one else has come up with the idea. Wall decals that kids can actually paint themselves blend creativity with independent play and are an ideal craft for kids ages 6 to 11. Our top-rated sets feature animal themes, rainbows, and space. They are designed to spark imagination while being easy to apply.

You can purchase them directly from our online store only. We don't currently sell them on Amazon. Unlike traditional paint kits, paint-by-number decals create lasting art kids are proud to display on their walls.

Yes. Each kit includes peel and stick decals, high quality acrylic paints —all labeled to match the numbered designs and six kid-friendly brushes.

We are a small company and do not currently offer one-off custom designs. However, you can completely customize the color palette of your decal with any high quality acrylic paint you can find at an art store.

Sets range from $49 to $199 USD depending on size and complexity. We do offer bulk pricing for schools and daycares.

We currently only offer one size per mural set. We consider this to be a medium size, the single sets containing one main character or more are suitable for a small wall, shelf space or above a dresser for an accent. The full mural sets are suitable for an entire large wall of at least 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Or they can be spread across several walls.

No. Currently we only offer full kits. Feel free to use your own supplies if you want to add additional colours or your kiddo has a favourite brush!

Definitely. Paint-by-numbers wall decals offer kids a screen-free way to express creativity—no drama, just pure fun. They can be done on their own or the experience can be shared with a friend or family member. And it's a gift that leaves kids with a sense of accomplishment.