They're free. They're fabulous. They come in every color of the rainbow and then some. They're available all over the place. What are these magical little things - paint chips! You might call them color swatches. You might call them color charts (like we do in the UK). Whatever, grab a pile the next time you're at the DIY or home store because it's time to learn some paint chip crafts.
1. Paint Chip Calendar
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Via PAINT CHIP CALENDAR
A stylish way to organize your week. Better than a dry wipe board or regular calendar.
2. DIY Mobile
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Via DIY Better-Than-Paint-Chip Mobile
So many colors. So many options.
3. Ombré Chevron DIY Necklace
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Via twindragonflydesigns.com
An easy introduction to making your own jewelry.
4. Ombré Hearts Canvas Art
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Use a paper punch and do it in any color you like.
5. Dream Catcher Mobile
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Seen on Etsy but an idea you can copy the idea for yourself.
6. Paint Chip Wreath
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Via DIY project: Paint chip wreath
A simple way to inject color to a room.
7. Paint Chip Wallpaper
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So clever.
8. DIY Bunting
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Via DIY Garland Bunting: 25 Free ...
Now, who couldn't make this?
9. Paint Chip Book Marks
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So many ways to make paint chips into bookmarks.
10. Handmade Card
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Via handmade card 25 - Designer ...
Let your imagination run wild when using paint chips o make greetings cards.
11. Gift Tags
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Via 26 Last-Minute DIY Christmas Hacks
And if you're making cards, make gift tags too.
12. Paint Chip Mobiles
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Easily made with shapes other than stars too.
13. Little Boxes for Jewelry
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Cute aren't they?
14. DIY City Skyline
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Via Popular random on imgfave
Clever hey?
15. Paint Chips under Glass on Table
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Via Crafts & Activities | Babble
What a great way to give an old coffee table a makeover.
16. DIY Paper Heart Wall Art
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Great idea for a teenage bedroom or dorm room.
17. Ombré Paint Chip Earrings
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Via Ombre Paint Chip Earrings & ...
Never again be without the perfect earrings to match that outfit.
18. Christmas Reindeer Ornament
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Via ajflipitdesigns.com - Home
Make trees, angels, stars ...
19. How to Make Paint-swatch Organizers
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A colorful way to keep your stuff neat.
20. Christmas Paint Chip Confetti
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Not just for Christmas. You could do this for weddings, birthdays, well any occasion really.
21. Paint Chip Egg Garland
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Easter's not too far off.
22. Paint Chip Jewelry Card
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Via Lots of Features of Last ...
A simplistic way to present handmade jewelry.
23. Cheapo Address Cards
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Via DIY Paint Swatch Projects
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24. Cutlery Holders
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Via Crafts & Activities | Babble
Yes you can sew paint chips.
25. Valentine Paint Chip Heart Wreath
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Via Valentine’s Day Ombre Paint Chip ...
Better get cutting out those hearts.
26. DIY Beaded Sunburst Mirror
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Via Best of 2012 - DIY ...
Pretty!
27. DIY Mosaic
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Did you love doing mosaics when you were a kid?
28. DIY Scallop Necklace Tutorial
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Via Craftaholics Anonymous® | DIY Scallop ...
Make it ombré or go with one color.
29. Paint Chip Wall Art
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Via Life Crafts & Whatever: Easy ...
The burnished-looking finish is amazing.
Did you know you could do so many things with those little strips of painted card? Will you be stashing a stash the next time you visit a home store?