Paint Chip Art

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Yep, I did it.  Got some more free art supplies at the orange store.  This time I got some paint chips for a simple art project.  I showed you some examples last week.  I decided to make my own.

Here are my paint chips.  They are varying shades of blue.



I cut them into 1 inch strips.  The pattern I chose was chevron.  I just started laying them in a zig zag pattern until the colors were where I wanted them.  Once I figured that out, I glued them on.


Stick it in the frame and hang it.  I haven't hung mine yet. 



Did you try any paint chip art yet?

 

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Comments

  1. Andrea @ No Doubt LearningMay 21, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    This looks incredible! What a great idea! I'm going to have to try it out! PS. Love your name!
    ~Andrea

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  2. Pam - @diy Design FanaticMay 21, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Looks great! I love the chevron graphic design. Stopping by from Tip Junkie.

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  3. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    oooohhhhhhhhhh, I love this!!!!!!! I need something for a bathroom I am remodeling and this will be perfect!!! thanks for the inspiration :)

    janiene

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  4. StephanieMay 22, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I love this!!! I think this would look great in my boy's room.

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  5. Holly @ abakershouse.comMay 22, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I love this project! I think I could pull it off myself!
    Thanks!

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  6. Holly @ abakershouse.comMay 22, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I'm your newest follower. I think your DIY section is fantastic on your site. What a beautiful home you have!

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  7. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    love this! great idea to use the paint chips

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  8. The Kim Six FixMay 23, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    That is so pretty. The herringbone pattern just makes the project! It would be so nice hung in a cluster with a few other colors.

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  9. KatieMay 23, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I've seen a lot of paint chip art but this is awesome!!!

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  10. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I love the design, this is so nice and I love how easy it is. I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-your-talent-thursday-8.html. I hope to see you there!

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  11. Tiffany @ DontWastetheCrumbsMay 24, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Awesome! We live in a rental and we can't paint the walls, but I've been looking for ideas to bring in color and this is perfect! I can get the chips for free and the frame cost is minimal at Michaels. Thanks for posting - I found you at No Minimalist Here.

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  12. MariaMay 24, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    This looks awesome! What a great way to use paint chips!

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  13. The Arizona RussumsMay 25, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I love this! I have a pretty low tolerance {aka limited patience} for DIY projects unless they are super easy and with a good chance of turning out well. I'm pinning it now! :)

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  14. giftsweuseMay 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    What a simple yet stylish project! Great idea and I love the shades of blue you chose! Found you on the Chic on a Shoestring link party. I linked up on there too.

    ~ Ferly
    Gifts We Use {to grow, love and serve}

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  15. JenniebirdieMay 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Looks so chic! What size frame and mat did you choose?

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  16. DIYbyDesignMay 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Love it. I will be featuring it tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  17. SuzyMay 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    This is such a great idea! I've pinned it and forwarded to my daughter. She loves anything chevron, so I think she'll be copying you! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. Classy ClutterMay 31, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Love it! I am featuring it on my blog tomorrow! Thanks for linking up to Classy Clutter!

    Mallory
    www.classyclutter.blogspot.com

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  19. Maury @ Life on MarsJune 1, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    This is such a fun idea! I love it!

    I'm a new follower. I hope you'll follow me back!

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  20. Comeca JonesJune 1, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Your ideas just get better and better!

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  21. UnknownJune 3, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Great idea Andrea. I love the idea that anyone can make something to pretty up their decor even without money.

    Hugs…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute

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  22. Nothing But Blue Skies...June 7, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    SUCH a great project! Totally brilliant!!

    Loved it, pinned it!

    xo-Lisa

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  23. FAugust 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Hi,

    So where will you be hanging your paint chip art? I love the chevron pattern especially against that wall paper.

    We're having our inaugural Eat Make Grow Blog Hop. We are looking for folks to link up who want to share what they have been eating with their families, growing in their gardens or making with all their creative impulses. If you're interested, I hope you'll hop on over and link up a couple of your posts. It's a way for you to grow your readership and find other like minded mamas.

    Hope to see you there,

    Foy
    http://foyupdate.blogspot.com/2012/08/inaugural-eat-make-grow-blog-hop.html

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  24. AnonymousOctober 24, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    This turned out soooo nice! I love it -looks like tile backsplash! Thanks for sharing.

    I actually just made myself some paint chip art this week! You can check it out here if interested:

    http://julieloveshome.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/seeing-spots-diy-paint-chip-art/

    Thanks -all the best,
    Julie

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