If you know me (or read this blog) you know what a cheapskate I am…I mean “budget conscious”. So naturally, anytime I find a craft material I can get for FREE, I’ll find SOMETHING to do with it.
Anytime you buy paint, the guy (or gal) who mixes it will always throw in a few paint sticks. If you bat an eye, you may be able to get a few extra to use for some craft projects.
I also saw on the Nate Berkus show not long ago (but couldn’t find a picture) was a challenge where one of the guests used paint sticks to reface a small dresser. It looked great! I was instantly inspired.
Here are some creative ideas I came across when looking for some more inspiration. I think I’m going to make the paint stick monogram. I like the idea of staining them a cool color and using hardware for that industrial touch.
Paint Stick Monogrammed Letters
How cool are these? I’m definitely going to take this project on (plus the letter “W” is easy…tee hee).
Plant Crate
So useful and creative, you can make a paint stick crate to hold just about anything.
Starburst Mirror
So cool! I’ve seen the BBQ skewer one, but I like this one better. This black one is from OurHumbleAbowed and the white one from CentsationalGirl.
Paint Stick Lampshade
This is G-R-E-A-T! Love it!
Paint Stick Art
So colorful and creative!
Paint Stick Ornaments
With the holidays coming up, I thought this would be a cute idea for a craft night with the kiddos.
Those little ornaments are so cute. Great ideas!
Aren’t those adorable? I think I’m going to have to try the light fixture or the letters.
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I love the light fixture idea! I too have to agree the ornaments are so cute.
I love these ideas! At one time I saw someone do similar things with different old yard sticks. They covered a table top with them. You could easily apply these concepts to the yard sticks as well, a lot of times they’re free at hardware stores as well!
Yes! That is a great idea to use yard sticks or wooden rulers!
I like the starburst mirrors. Great idea!