Saturday, February 19, 2011

5 Ways to Reuse Paint Chips

paint color samplesWelcome to 5 Ways “Saturdays!”  This week’s topic is paint chips. So here are your “5 Ways” to Repurpose Paint Chips. They are bright, readily available, and printed on sturdy cardstock.  So how can you recycle these lovely paper rainbows?

 

If you missed this I created necklaces out of paint chips that turned out fabulous.  It is an easy way to add some jewelry to an outfit that might be hard to match.  I even made some for Halloween.

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Allison from The 3r’s Blog created this gorgeous wall decor made with paint samples from Benjamin Moore. I love the bright strips against the white matte!

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The Snail’s Trail used paint chips to create a word family game for her kids. What a great way to help children learn phonics.

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Fine Diving Chicago created a paint chip mosaic table out of an IKEA Lack table and some colored gems from Home Depot.

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Real Simple had the “simple” idea of using paint chips as place cards for a special meal. Paint chips as place cards

Thanks for joining me for “5 Ways” Saturdays!

17 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Oh wow - how creative! Your earrings are way too cute as well!

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  2. DawnFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    great ideas that i haven't seen before! LOVE the place card idea!

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  3. Handbags*and*PigtailsFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Yup, your earrings are the best ever. I remember watching those videos and thinking "shes absolutely brilliant!" :) Katie Bower(bowerpowerblog) also made some serene bedroom art (in their guest room?) using more neutral paint chips. It was nice b/c it wasnt over the top.
    XO

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  4. Katie LewisFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is great! Thanks! I especially love those place cards. :)

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  5. ChristineFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    These are great ideas--you know me...I heart paint chips!

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  6. annies homeFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    very cute earrings and love that fun table as well

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  7. Julie HFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I think these projects are neat BUT with how many of these types of projects I've seen around the web lately I'm wondering when the paint companies are going to start charging for their color samples ;)

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  8. SallyFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Oh my goodness!! I am SO making those word family cards for my reading students.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    ok, I am still looking for the ModPodge dimensional! I am STILL in love with the earrings! The wall art is totally awesome too!! I am always eyeballing the paint chips and wanting something to do with them.... Also, I have seen the mickey mouse shaped paint chips used as color flash cards...

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  10. ChristyFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I really want to do 2 and 3. Thanks for the ideas. I love your blog.

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  11. AdrienneFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    i am loving your "5 ways" feature! very clever ideas with the paint chips!!

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  12. Pitterle PostingsFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Love the flash cards. Everyone is so creative here!!

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  13. SaraFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I love this whole idea. Might have to do all of these. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  14. K. FoxFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow!! I have an obsession with paint chips...I'm going to have to give these projects a try. I am FLOORED by your necklace project!
    I recently made a few simple things from paint chips....but now I am inspired to go even farther! Had to share your genius on my blog http://foxyinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/02/paint-chip-projects.html
    Let me know if that's not okay! I only have 19 followers...but then NEED to see this!

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  15. kim westFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    i featured this idea on my blog today..

    kimboscrafts.blogspot.com

    (thanks for all these great inspiration!)

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  16. TinaFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    great earrings!

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  17. KatrinkaJaneFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I used your necklace tutorial and made cell phone charms! On my blog eventually... :)

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