DIY projects are fun, but buying craft supplies can be expensive. Did you know there’s one craft supply that’s colorful, versatile, and absolutely free? Head to your local paint store and pick up free color swatches to create rainbow and ombre paper crafts. Match your swatches to a particular room, or add a pop of color all around your home. Repurpose them into useful items like notebooks, magnets, and coasters. Check out 20 ideas below, and get crafting!
1. Make a paint chip chandelier.
This ombre chandelier is an easy to make, eye-catching piece.
6. Makeover a plain clock with paint samples.
This clock was originally a boring white clock from Ikea.
11. Weave together strips of samples to make a credit card holder.
Get the tutorial here.
12. Make color sample coasters.
These are sure to add a bit of color to your coffee table.
14. This fringe curtain made of paint samples looks awesome.
See more paint chip work by this artist here.
17. Create gorgeous animal art.
Use shape punchers and glue the pieces to a canvas for 3-D art.
20. Use paint chips as gift wrapping.
I’m thinking I’ll make some DIY coasters and magnets first. What will you try?