Paint Chip Garland for My Studio.
I decided a few weeks ago that the big window in my studio needed a little dressing up. I didn't want to put the time and money into curtains so I decided to make a colorful garland to add some color and whimsy.
I gathered a bunch of paint samples from my local home improvement store. Some people might not be too keen on taking so many paint samples, but um, I'm keen.
I traced out big and small circles using lids from various things around the house. And then cut the circles out with my scissors. You could definitely use a large hold punch to punch out the circles, but they're about $20.00 (at least here they are!) and I wasn't about to spend that much for this one project.
lindsay
I gathered a bunch of paint samples from my local home improvement store. Some people might not be too keen on taking so many paint samples, but um, I'm keen.
I traced out big and small circles using lids from various things around the house. And then cut the circles out with my scissors. You could definitely use a large hold punch to punch out the circles, but they're about $20.00 (at least here they are!) and I wasn't about to spend that much for this one project.
I taped the circles in a random pattern to yellow string and draped them over the window! They are held up in the corners by clear push pins-- I just worked with what I had.
I love the bit of happy whimsy it adds! And you might notice a few new additions to my wall since I last posted about it. More on those additions soon. :)
My studio is slowly but surely becoming the fresh, relaxing space I envisioned back when I started transforming it. I think it's almost complete and I can't wait to take you on a full tour in a few weeks!
lindsay
oh my goodness i love this so much.
ReplyDeleteoh wait. i don't love it as much as i love you. muwah.
How cute is that! What a fun idea!!!
ReplyDeleteadorable!! i love all the cute DIY ideas involving paint samples that i've been seeing around the blogosphere. i actually made bunting out of them on a handmade card i made hubby for valentine's day :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea AND I love that it was free! Would be tons of fun for a birthday party or graduation too ...
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! I have tons of these laying around my house because my girls are always snagging dozens of colors they "just loooove" when we are at the store! ;) This would be a great way for me to get rid of them, um, I mean use them!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I've seen a couple things like that on Pinterest. It's such a quick and easy way to add color to a room. Great job!
ReplyDeletethat is adorable. cute color choice.
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That is such a sweet little touch. I love it. Your studio is really starting to look nice. I'm jealous that you have one. Love the colors you used too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. I'm not sure if I could swipe so many samples. I'd probably get asked what I was doing and feel really guilty. haha
ReplyDeleteLove this! Oh, i'm so keen too!
ReplyDeletevery cool! i may borrow this when i move into a new apartment this coming fall up at school!! it adds some nice color with very little expense!
ReplyDeletehow funn! it would be cute if you cut them into heart shapes too. i'll have to try this some time! :)
ReplyDeleteYour so clever, i love this!
ReplyDeleteI have seen a couple different clever little ways of using paint samples to create something unique and cute. this is definitely a new one, though.
ReplyDeleteVery clever and very cute! Adds just enough, without going overboard.
love love love it!! you have great color sense!! and i see my tiny hoop!!! :)
ReplyDeletethat's such a fab idea!! it's soo you!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea!!! It's so fun and adds a great little touch of color! ::runs frantically to the paint store::
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