Seems like it would be a bitch to paint over if you change your mind.

I think it could be lovely and magical in a nursery or child's room.

Painted-over wallpaper is one of the biggest pains... it's always ugly. Resist painting, and steam it off instead.

I'd more likely go for stenciled glittery stars. They're bigger and not as overbearing.

Will it shed glitter? If so, no.

I wasn't sure about the idea of glitter wallpaper in a kid's room, but it looks really magical. I would definitely consider it (by "it", I mean the wallpaper... I would not mess around with glitter and glue on a wall).

I would use a wallpaper. When I've seen glitter glued/painted onto walls, like in nail salons, it always looks blotchy. Also, when the glitter flakes stick flat to the wall, they don't reflect like you see in your photo - they're all in the same plane.

The only way I would ever consider such a thing is if it were:

* guaranteed no mess! (The glitter + paint combo sounds like a nightmare) and
* easy to clean (What kid wouldn't want to scribble all over it?)

I find that I rely a great deal on those "magic sponges" to remove the occasional this or that from a wall. I'm not sure wall paper would hold up so well to the abrasion. Anyone know?

Glitter is the herpes of the craft world.

I think glitter only works in large doses. I think a little glitter looks cheesy, but a lot of glitter looks rock star!

Bahahaha @dustinstruckmeyer, I was JUST considering posting that, but was afraid it would be too crude for the AT crowd. My sister has been saying that for years and I always think to myself "glitter = craft herpes" before I add glitter (I still love glitter, but it's true, it never really goes away).

I think this looks amazing for a girl's room. That said, I would never do it in my house.

I like it. Anything bright or exciting is good for children. It actually annoys me a bit when I see these dull or subtle color choices chosen by parents for their children. Kids need to be stimulated -- their rooms are their spaces, it should be about them.

This is awesome! I love it! I think with in a monochromatic room with a lot of masculine decor it could even look awesome in an adult's space. Though it might look cheesier in person since the photo isn't very sharp and blurs the wall a little...

I love it!

Even better was this with the floor:

http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com/2011/07/mi-vida-loca-how-to-glitter-concrete.html

If my husband wouldn't kill me, I'd do it!

I knew someone who did it. It was fun, but wow was it a pain to paint over!!! So no, I wouldn't.

I really want a chalkboard wall, but live in a rental, so am thinking of painting a huge piece of plywood, and hanging it. might try it with glitter on the other side now! also You dont have to worry about painting over it!

I LOVE glitter.

While I think the look could work in the room, I would NEVER try the glue/glitter mix. I've seen it floating around Pinterest and everytime I see it I think "dear god... how would you ever get rid of it???" Even though I have a general dislike of wallpaper (removing room after room of bad 70's non-peelable wallpaper will do that do you) this is one of the time when I think it is hands down the better choice.

I found glitter topcoat paint at girly me.com, but you could easily make it yourself much cheaper with superfine glitter and clear glaze paint. That would work a lot better than glue. It makes your color options endless, since it tops any wall color. I definitely want to paint an accent wall in my art studio eventually. It would be so magical with Christmas lights reflected off of it!

OMG! I'm considering this for MY room! So cool!

I've secretly coveted glitter walls ever since I saw that photo by Aaron Ruell (this one: http://g-ec2.apartmenttherapy.com/2528330/02ruell_rect540.jpg)

Oh wow, that IS amazing!

Why just for kids? I think it would be fun in any small room -- the back wall of a foyer, a lavatory (not a full bath where steam would be a problem, though), some hallways...

But I would definitely use the wallpaper. Reversibility of something this "extreme" is definitely a factor to keep in mind!

As for glitter stars, scrapbook paper is the answer for that!

And as for the "herpes" comment -- Martha Stewart sells glitter. Tell HER that it's the herpes of the craft world! (There are good taste and bad taste versions of any craft...)

FYI, that is a quotation from Demetri Martin, which I referenced in the article... check out the link to see a fun graphic of it.

That's the Demetri Martin quotation I linked to above... check out the link for a fun graphic of the sentiment.

If you would click the link in the text, you would see that Demitri Martin is the one who coined the phrase "Glitter is the Herpes of Craft Supplies". Since it was linked in the post, I'm sure it's cool to say it in the comments.

I would consider the wallpaper option in the back of a bookcase, display case, alcove, or niche - large small doses. I don't think I could handle a large wall of it. However, the article's picture looks nice - but having a four year old - I can't image it in a child's room. Oiy!

Ugh! No!

I can't get enough of it! This post just lead to me losing two hours of my life searching the internet for glitter wallpaper on the cheap (non existant) or a DIY/Tutorial that actually showed the outcome (also non-existant).