DIY: Wall Art Using Paint Chips

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I decided the apartment needed new wall art that didn't cost me much money. So I headed to Home Depot and picked up a bunch of paint chips. I seriously thought I needed to be stealthy because I was taking around 6 chips of the same color, but now that I think about it... I doubt anyone cares I am taking too many free samples.


And here is my finished piece:

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Things You Will Need To Do This Yourself: posterboard (for the background/the thing you will paste the chips on), glue (i used tacky glue), scissors, a ruler, a pencil, and lots and lots of paint chips (found at Home Depot, Loews, etc.), a frame

This project cost me zero dollars, since everything I needed was either free or I already had it. So I would definitely want to make another one to go with the one I just made. Here are some other paint chip diy art projects that I would like to try:

How About Orange

Home and Garden

Hopefully, I get it done soon. Maybe after I turn in another 2 apps. Also, I finished my attempt on making that MARNI necklace last night. Can't wait to show you all!

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Comments

  1. chris kooFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    wow, brilliant !

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  2. MelodyFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    This is very creative! I love it :)

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  3. Am2Pm ChicFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    we love to do craft and this is such a great things to do to brightened up the house. thanks for dropping by.xx

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  4. LolaFebruary 10, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Ahhh this looks incredible, very well done! X

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  5. TaraFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    This is such a great idea! I already have a collection of paint chips in my room that I am never going to use, will try this out :)
    xx

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  6. MaryFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Great idea! i like the last one!
    need to try that!

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  7. FFebruary 10, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    those are just great!! i have to try these myself! so beautiful :)

    when are you posting the diy on the marni necklace? :D

    kisses*

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  8. veganplusbaconFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Ohh WOW! That is amazing! I am going to have to try that!

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  9. Femke.February 10, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Ohhh, cool DIY! :D

    XOXF.
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  10. KristinFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    really creative <3

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  11. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I love the last photos!

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  12. AkikoFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    This is such a great idea and it all looks great! xo akiko
    Style Imported

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  13. CindyFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Wow this is actually incredible! I use to be obsessed with collecting those wall swatches, now I'll actually have a use for them haha

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    What a great idea! looking forward to see your Marni necklace!

    Virginie/
    http://www.virginiepeny.com

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  15. STEPH JFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    that wall art from how about orange looks amazing - makes me wanna try this out too! (:

    ♥ ♥ ♥
    valour and lace

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    this is fantastic! very clever!


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  17. StylishByNatureFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:40 AM

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  18. Estefanía AinozaFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Nice!

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  19. ErikaFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    beautiful.


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  20. Veronica P.February 12, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    artistic post

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  21. Clara TurbayFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Simply incredible!

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  22. TesaFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    nice blog!

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  23. Grace (The Stripe)February 14, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Such a smart and easy DIY! I love it!

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  24. nadjaFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    love the diy
    awesome blog
    www.ashfld.blogspot.com

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  25. RaindropsofSapphireFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    That's so cool and creative! You did wonderful jobs with those! I'm a blogger too, it would be nice if you could stop by my blog sometime :) :)

    www.raindropsofsapphire.com

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  26. SWEATshirtDRESSshirtFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I've been wanting to do DIY paint chip art for the longest time now. I just haven't gotten the chance to go to my local hardware store. Thanks for the lovely inspiration! I'll have to keep these in mind when I create my own. :)

    XO,
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  27. TonyaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    This is such a cool idea! I want to try this sometime, hopefully for decorating when I move out!

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  28. Talking ThirtyFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    What a great DIY idea! Would also be a fun afternoon activity to do with the kids, too. Can't wait to see your future paint sample creations.

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  29. SabsFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Very clever with a great result. One sees a lot of quirky DIY ideas that don't look quite as good as the author thinks they do. This does not have that problem.

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