the present disclosure relates generally to a decorating system and a method of enhancing a surface using the decorating system , and more particularly , to a decorating system where decorative templates are used to help select foam elements from a plurality of nonplanar , scaled or unscaled foam elements , which are sold in a display or over the internet , to be implemented on a wall surface or other room design elements . the decorating system includes a plurality of nonplanar foam elements having a flat side on which is affixed double - sided adhesive . the adhesive is covered with peel - off paper and the other side of the foam element is an outward shape used to create three - dimensional relief of design elements such as flowers , animals , letters , and the like .