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If you’re into making things and do-it-yourself goodness, we’re betting you’ve got a stash of paint chips in your junk drawer, just waiting for the perfect project. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up 25 that just might fit the bill. It’s a full on paint-chip-palooza! Enjoy.

25 Awesome Paint Chip DIY Projects

25 Awesome Paint Chip DIY Projects

If you’re into making things and do-it-yourself goodness, we’re betting you’ve got a stash of paint chips in your junk drawer, just waiting for the perfect project.


Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up 25 that just might fit the bill. It’s a full on paint-chip-palooza! Enjoy.

Paint Chip Orbs

Love these little orbs. (via Readymade)

Chevron Wall Art

Oh chevron, how we love you. This gorgeous piece is a great movie night project. (via Love Hue Home)

Geometric Wall Art

Speaking of awesome wall art, triangles! (via How About Orange)

Ceiling Art

Definitely on the more abstract side, this upside down stack of building blocks is a lot of fun. (via Broke and Healthy)

Moving Announcements

These could also make sweet save-the-dates! (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)

Paint Chip Trees

Genius. Adding this to our list of non-traditional Christmas trees. (via Hubby Made Me)

Ombre Earrings

This pair of earrings is easy as 1-2-3-4! (via Minted Strawberry)

Paint Chip Heart Art

Perfect for Valentine’s Day! (via I Heart Organizing)

Napkin Holder

Love this one for weddings or dinner parties. (via My Hands Made It)

Square Mobile

Cut ’em up, string ’em up, and hang. (via Borrowed and Blue)

Bedroom Wall

This definitely takes some dedication. (via Design*Sponge)

Colorful Coasters

A little decoupage, tile, and you’re good to go. (via 645 Workshop + Etsy)

Business Card Holders

Just the thing for color nerds. (via Design Verb)

Chevron Ombre Necklace

Don’t have time for the full piece of wall art? Just cut a few chevrons and add some chain. (via By Wilma)

Paper Heart Garland

Paint chips and a fun-shaped punch. Win. (via Grace and Light)

Pixelated Marilyn

Beauty! (via Apartment Therapy)

Attic Stairs Decor

Another one that takes quite a bit of dedication, this a lovely way to add color to an attic or basement stairwell. (via Cozy Little Cave)

Paint Chip Garland

Reminds us of a garland we made here at Brit HQ earlier this week… (via Jones Design Company)

Paint Chip Calendar

Paint chips underneath a glass frame = instant dry erase calendar! (via Maple and Magnolia)

Swatch Chandelier

Another lovely piece of Valentine’s decor or for a girl’s room. (via Hey Gorgeous Events)

Sewn Garlands

Love this use of a decorative hole punch and sewing machine. (via Creature Comforts Blog)

Paint Swatch Boxes

Add this to your list of DIY gift wrap ideas. (via How About Orange)

Stars and Stripes

So fun – love how the stripes come through in each letter. (via Rebekah Gough)

Paint Chip Paintings

A series by Shawn Huckins, these paint chip portraits and paintings are pretty unbelievable.