Hardware store paint sample chips are a great resource for DIY crafting. Not only are they free or inexpensive, but they come in a variety of colors and can be used in a multitude of ways. From framed art to utensil holders, the possibilities are endless.
One of the most popular uses for paint chips is framed art. By layering chips of various shades and hues, you can create a unique and eye-catching piece for your home. These frames also make great gifts for friends and family.
Spiral notepads are another easy and fun craft to make with paint chips. Simply punch holes in the top of several chips, string them together with a metal spiral, and voila! You have a personalized notepad that is perfect for jotting down notes or making lists.
Moving cards can also be made with paint chips. Simply cut out a house shape from a paint chip and write your new address on it. These cards are a fun and creative way to announce your move to friends and family.
For a practical and stylish addition to your home, try making coasters from paint chips. Cut them into circles or squares, add a layer of cork to the bottom, and you have a set of coasters that will protect your furniture and add a pop of color to your decor.
Another unique way to use paint chips is to create ceiling art. By cutting them into shapes and hanging them from the ceiling with fishing line, you can add a whimsical touch to any room.
Placemats are another easy and functional craft to make with paint chips. Cut them into rectangles or circles, and laminate them for a durable and reusable placemat that will brighten up your table setting.
Earrings can also be made from paint chips. Cut them into small shapes, punch holes at the top, and add earring hooks for a colorful and lightweight accessory.
Greeting cards and gift cards can be easily personalized with paint chips. Cut them into shapes and attach them to the card for a unique and eye-catching design.
For a festive touch at your next party, try making a banner from paint chips. Cut them into triangles and string them together with twine for a colorful and festive decoration.
Lamps can also be made with paint chips. Cover a lampshade with them for a fun and colorful design that will brighten up any room.
Mini gift bags can be made from paint chips as well. Cut them into rectangles, fold them in half, and glue the sides together for a cute and functional gift bag.
Rolodex or recipe separators can also be made with paint chips. Cut them into rectangles and label them with the corresponding category for an easy and colorful way to organize your recipes.
Valentine’s Day cards can also be made with paint chips. Cut them into heart shapes and add your own personal message for a unique and heartfelt card.
Bookmarks are another easy and functional craft to make with paint chips. Cut them into long rectangles, add a tassel or ribbon at the top, and you have a personalized bookmark that is perfect for any book lover.
Mobiles are a fun and creative way to use paint chips. Cut them into shapes, punch holes at the top, and string them together with fishing line for a colorful and whimsical mobile.
For a unique “wallpaper” effect, try covering a wall with paint chips. Simply glue them in a pattern or design of your choosing for a fun and colorful accent wall.
Necklaces can also be made from paint chips. Cut them into small shapes and string them together with jewelry wire for a unique and colorful accessory.
Business card holders can also be made with paint chips. Cut them into rectangles and glue them together to create a sturdy and eye-catching holder for your business cards.
If you’re looking for a cheap and creative way to add color and personality to your home, look no further than the hardware store’s paint chip aisle! These little cards of color are a versatile crafting material that can be used in a wide variety of projects. Not only are they often free, but they come in a huge range of hues, from subtle neutrals to bold, bright shades. Here are 50 fun and creative ways to use paint chips for DIY:
Framed art: Arrange paint chips in a frame for a bold and colorful piece of art.
Spiral notepads: Use a paper punch and some binding wire to create your own custom notepad.
Moving cards: Send out cute, colorful moving announcements or thank-you cards.
Coasters: Cut out circles or squares and glue them to cork or felt to create coasters.
Ceiling art: Use paint chips to create a colorful mosaic on your ceiling.
Placemats: Cut out large rectangles and laminate them for easy-to-clean placemats.
Earrings: Punch out small shapes and attach them to earring hooks.
Greeting cards: Use paint chips to create unique and colorful cards for any occasion.
Gift cards: Create custom gift tags or cards using paint chips.
Party banner: Cut out triangles and string them together to create a festive banner.
Lamps: Use paint chips to cover the shade of a plain lamp.
Mini gift bags: Fold and glue paint chips to create small gift bags.
Rolodex/recipe separators: Cut paint chips to size and use them to organize your recipes.
Valentine’s Day cards: Create cute and colorful cards for your loved ones.
Bookmarks: Punch out long, thin rectangles and decorate them with paint chips.
Mobiles: Cut out shapes and hang them from a mobile for a colorful decoration.
“Wallpaper”: Use paint chips to create a colorful pattern on your walls.
Necklaces: Punch out small shapes and string them onto a necklace chain.
Business card holders: Create colorful holders for your business cards.
Hanging art (adult mobiles?): Create a unique piece of hanging art with a variety of paint chips.
“Pixel art”: Arrange small squares to create pixel art masterpieces.
Wallets: Use a sewing machine to create colorful wallets.
Greeting cards: Create custom, colorful cards for any occasion.
Origami: Fold paint chips into fun and colorful origami shapes.
Magnets: Glue small shapes to magnets to create unique refrigerator magnets.
Christmas ornaments: Cut out shapes and decorate your tree with colorful paint chip ornaments.
Abstract art: Use a glue gun to create 3D abstract art with paint chips.
Bike wheel decor: Punch out small shapes and attach them to the spokes of your bike wheels for a fun and colorful ride.
Colored calendar: Use paint chips to create a colorful and custom calendar.
Confetti: Punch out small shapes for use as colorful confetti.
Target wall runners: Use paint chips to create a fun target for a beanbag toss or other game.
Name placecards: Create colorful placecards for your next dinner party.
Stitched cards: Use a sewing machine to stitch together colorful paint chips to create unique cards.
Embellished shapes: Punch out shapes and add sequins, glitter, or other embellishments for a little extra sparkle.
Mini flag runners: Cut out small rectangles and attach them to string or ribbon for a fun and colorful decoration.
Paint chip samples have a shelf life, according to my Benjamin Moore paint store manager. He said that they do not want paint samples to be returned because the color changes with time, and they do not know how old the returned samples might be. If you are painting, and do take a sample to see the color in your own space, return it sooner rather than later, and buy a pint sized or smaller tester, if available — you will need about a 1×1 foot or larger square to truly understand how a color will look in your own room. Some stores have larger samples on paper that you can borrow and return the same day, or buy. However, if you are are concerned about taking a paint sample without the intent of buying paint, you could offer to compensate the paint store owner. Chances are they will not accept compensation, preferring instead to be paid in good will and knowing that when you do intend to buy paint, you will think of their store first.