12 Paint Chip Crafts
Quirky and creative crafts featuring inexpensive (read: free) paint chips from home improvement stores are popping up literally everywhere these days. And it’s easy to see why! Paint chips are free and come in colors to match any decor or celebration perfectly. From bunting to mobiles to wall art, the ideas are literally endless. After much marveling over the brilliance cropping up on Pinterest on a daily basis, I decided it was time to round up a few favorites to share with you. Ready to get your craft on? Here are 12 paint chip crafts you’re going to want to try!
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Ombre Paint Chip Mobile
I am completely in love with this beautiful ombre mobile made using paint chips and a paper punch. Customize yours in the colors to match your decor!
Get the how-to from Hey Gorg. -
Paint Chip Confetti
Make colorful confetti for your next party using a circle punch and paint chips! Sprinkle around or create a fun backdrop behind your buffet table with double-stick tape!
Get the how-to from A Subtle Revelry. -
Paint Chip Boxes
Need some cute little boxes for storing things like jewelry, paperclips and push pins? Make paint chip boxes!
Get the how-to from How About Orange. -
Paint Chip Moving Announcements
Most new home owners are soon wielding a paint roller making this adorable paint chip moving announcements especially appropriate!
Get the how-to from Handmake My Day. -
Paint Chip Wall Art
Obsessed! That's the only way to describe this beautiful piece of wall art made from paint chips and a simple black frame with a basic white mat.
Get the how-to from How About Orange. -
Paint Chip Coasters
How cool are these paint chip coasters? Make your own in the colors of your choice with ceramic tiles and ModPodge!
Get the how-to from The Crafty CPA. -
Paint Chip Escort Cards
Planning an upcoming wedding or dinner party? Trim paint chips to match your color palette and note each with the name of your guests and where they'll be seated. So cute!
Get the how-to from Once Wed. -
Paint Chip Bunting
I'm totally digging this cute bunting, made from string, paint chips in rainbow colors and craft scissors!
Get the how-to from Sugar and Dots. -
Paint Chip Bookmarks
Are you a bookworm or do you know one? These paint chip bookmarks are easy peasy - they'd be perfect for a book club, too!
Get the how-to from How About Orange. -
Paint Chip Art
Ahhh more gorgeous wall art using paint chips and a simple frame - you can even reuse one you already own!
Get the how-to from A Beautiful Mess. -
Paint Chip Garland
Hands down one of my favorites, this stunning garland is made from paint chips in rainbow colors and then sewn together!
Get the how-to from Little Bit Funky. -
Paint Chip Gift Tags
Another easy-as-it-gets idea - making gift tags from paint chips and twine!
Get the how-to from Real Simple.
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