Looking for a way to fill that blank wall but don't have permission to paint? All you need is a trip to a major hardware store and an afternoon in front of a good movie to take care of that little dilemma.
Supplies Needed: Large frame with paper insert, a ton of pretty paint chips, double-sided tape squares, and vinyl letters appropriate to the size of your frame or phrase (4" - 6"). I went with a color scheme that involved a variety of tones from some of my favorite colors. It's basically a muted rainbow with plenty of lighter shades to keep things from getting too busy.
1. Experiment with your color layout. 2. Take a photo of your layout in case your dog runs across it and your colors get all mixed up.
3. Start in the top right corner and attach double-sided tape to each corner of each paint chip. Line the first one up and then use it as your guide to lining up the rest. When you add the second layer overlap the previous row so the names of each color are covered up. 4. Think of a phrase and cut out your vinyl letters to see how you like it. I just used double-sided tape to attach them to my paint chip background because they were see through. Once I was happy with things I framed it.
Paint chip art is a great option for renters looking to fill a big space without spending a small fortune! It's a fun way to personalize your space! xo. Rachel
Awesome and very creative idea!
Posted by: TJ | November 17, 2011 at 07:07 PM
This is so great! I picked up some paint swatches yesterday and plan to take this project on soon. Thanks for the non-stop inspiration!
Posted by: brynn | November 18, 2011 at 11:40 PM
cute idea
Posted by: Michael Lange Ocala | November 21, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Hi, long time follower..., I LOVED this so much that I am making one for myself and my sister in law but I cannot find white vinyl letters anywhere. We are in Tenn. Where did you find them? Thanks, Meghan
Posted by: Meghan Henley | November 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Hi! Love this idea!!! Where can I buy the vinyl letters? I tried my local craft store with no luck. :(
Posted by: Meghan Henley | December 01, 2011 at 11:18 AM
hmmm! I`d collected velvet swatches and was wondering what to do with them
Posted by: sharon | December 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kimmy S | December 10, 2011 at 02:58 PM
this is such a cute and creative idea! i;ve alwys felt like there was something cute I could make out of those colorful paint swatches!
Posted by: Haleigh | December 13, 2011 at 05:28 PM
Love this!! I believe i saw it on pinterest.com. Love your blog, can't wait to subscribe!
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Posted by: Lauren | December 14, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Love this idea!! Excited to find cheap new projects being that I'm home for winter break with a lot of time! This is awesome :)
Posted by: Julia Silva | December 18, 2011 at 07:58 PM
I just completed this fun project - what a great addition to a bare wall! Instead of using the paint chips though, I purchased a small pad of pearlized scrapbooking paper. I felt guilty about taking so many paint samples, and I was able to select a pad of paper with the color scheme I was going for. I want to make one for every room... no, every wall!!
Posted by: Stephanie | December 20, 2011 at 05:58 PM
I'm planning on doing this project but with business cards... I'll post a link to my finished project (on my blog) once I complete it! Thank you for a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Gabby Hayes | December 22, 2011 at 09:10 PM
I did this to our glass top coffe table with christmas hues and Merry Christmas in white. Everyone loved it!! So thankyou for something a little bit fabulous :)
Posted by: Amber | December 24, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Loved this when I first saw it on Kal Barteski blog- http://lovelife.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/07/the-prettyeasy-pretty-easy-diy-.html
Posted by: Jockey | January 02, 2012 at 03:20 AM
I've just found your blog and I am loving all your DIYs and cute outfits.
Can't get enough. Thanks dear!
Posted by: Vera | January 02, 2012 at 10:42 AM
What a clever idea!
I'm so going to try this out for my office.
Great blog
Xo
Posted by: StyleScoop | January 03, 2012 at 03:00 PM
I have a lot of paint chips I'am saving for the right project. This may be it!!!!!
Posted by: Valerie Paree | January 05, 2012 at 05:49 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Holly Schilling | January 06, 2012 at 01:29 PM
Trying this tonight! Can't wait c: You always inspire me!
Posted by: Jordan | January 10, 2012 at 02:13 PM
a friend of mine posted this on her wall (and I made it, check the photo :D), is that okay with you?
http://quierobyinez.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-friends-with-great-ideas.html?spref=fb
Posted by: Hanke | January 16, 2012 at 11:57 AM