make something monday :: 4th of july paint chip banner

I wanted a quick and easy project for today and one that would be festive for the fourth of July holiday that is fast approaching (how is it almost July again?). And I mean, they are giving these paint chips away for free folks so it was kind of a no brainer while running errands to swing into our local home improvement store and select a few. Even though they are there for the taking it felt kind of funny grabbing such a huge stack and leaving the store without purchasing anything else. I was so tempted to grab some in yellow hues too and make one that says "sunshine" but I decided to play it safe and escape without someone asking me if I was painting a room in patriotic colors.
As far as a tutorial it was pretty straight forward. I printed off letters in Oklahoma size 400 and cut them out as a template (hint you only need an S, T, A, R, I, E and P and the ampersand)
Make sure you flip the letters over face down when you trace them onto the back of the paint  chips so that they aren't reversed, cut them out and then punch a few tiny holes in the tops and string them up. I used red and white bakers twine. I have some orange and white bakers twine so I know I will be doing another one come Halloween - or maybe just for Fall? Sheesh who knows there are just so many things you could do! After seeing the egg bunting that went viral around Easter I have been biding my time trying to think of another way to incorporate the cute paint chip trend into my decor.
Simple and festive and not stressful. No stressful crafting guys it's not good for the complexion :). Hope your having a wonderful Monday - any fun festive fourth of July projects you've made lately? 



 linking up with Heather today!
Posted by Rebekah at 7:00 AM
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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Oh I love it! Simple and stunning! I am totally going to do this too.

    Your blog is so visually relaxing, a very pleasant place to hang out.

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  2. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaJune 27, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Crtafty crafty!! Plus quick and easy always gets my attention! Yours came out so cute!

    XO Lindsay

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  3. AprilJune 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    this is my favorite paint chip art....so wonderful.
    xoxo

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  4. meg + andyJune 27, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    oh wow, this is SO fun- my favorite chip art too. awesome idea!

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  5. KatieJune 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    So fun!! This would be great for just about any holiday/party.

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  6. Angee @ October MorningJune 27, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    So cute. I love the idea of doing a sunshine banner.

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  7. JordanJune 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Super cute, I love the sentiment, rather than "happy 4th."

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  8. KellyJune 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    i love it. so simple yet completely beautiful! LOVE

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  9. KaseyJune 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    That is awesome! I love it!

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  10. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    your blog is precious! very cool idea for the banner.

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  11. JennyJune 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Fun, now my gears are spinning on how I can incorporate this into that rainbow party I've been thinking of!!

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  12. Safe in the Steep CliffsJune 27, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    whoa whoa whoa! hehee.... so i'm not the only one that uses those paint cards! i use them for my store to put my keychains in!

    i love your ways of creativity!

    -robots in trouble

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  13. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Love paint chip DIY's !!!

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  14. Laura Caddell June 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!! I'm going to use it to do "create" in my play/craft/creative space! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  15. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    this is just perfect! can't wait to try it for an upcoming bday party!!
    I just found your blog, and thank God I did, its absolutely lovely! Your newest follower, Grace Louise.

    hope you stop by and say hello!
    gracelouisephotography.blogspot.com

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  16. MirandaJune 28, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    How creative!! I really love this idea! I'm gonna remember this when it gets closer to the kids birthdays, I think it would be a neat way to make a birthday banner. :)

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  17. Claire CareyJune 28, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    So cute. I think I am going to try this (with different words) in my classroom. Yah for free!

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  18. Blue Velvet ChairJune 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Rebekah - I see that I'm not the only one that loves this banner of yours! Fabulous! I've featured it on my website today with a few other projects if you would like to have a look. I'm also 'following' so that I can see what's next!

    http://bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-creative-genius.html

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  19. Amanda Fetters June 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I love this so much!! I am a horrible holiday decorator. This is perfect... must remember to get paint samples next time I'm at the store. :)

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  20. Georgina IllingworthJune 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    When I saw this I instantly thought 'I have to try this!' until I saw the paint chips you used. The ones in England are long and thin, and wouldn't be wide enough for anything really: I've never seen the squarish ones you've used. What a shame :( Still, love the project and the blog

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  21. testing 1June 29, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Absolutely inspired cleverness! This would be perfect for any type of party saying!

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  22. kami @ nobiggie.netJune 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    This is so great! Just pinned it! Thanks!

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  23. Patti Does PaleoJune 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    genius! I love it!

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  24. MarisaJune 29, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Saw this on Pinterest (thanks to Kami). :) Best paint chip banner yet! The font is perfect. Off to check out the rest of your blog. . .

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  25. Hopewell Creek DesignsJune 29, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    This is so clever!! I will be making this for our little family get together.Thanks for sharing =)
    Rebecca

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  26. Joe and MelodyJune 29, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Brilliant. And cheap ... even more brilliant.

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  27. lila BragaJune 30, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I am totally going to do this too!...stunning idea!
    xoxo
    lila

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  28. Foundinthe-ALIJune 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This is so great. I love that can do it without a silhouette. I'm bitter about all the crafts that require one ;P

    Ali
    www.Foundintheali.blogspot.com

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  29. eloiseJuly 1, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Where can I download the letters?

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  30. RebekahJuly 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    @eloise - I didn't create a download but just suggest printing the letters out as a template using the font Oaklahoma in size 400...hope that helps!

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  31. CourtneyJuly 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    LOVE this - what a great idea!!! I knew I didn't grab 20 grey paint chips from Home Depot for no reason... ;)

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  32. Steph at ModernParentsMessyKids.comJuly 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh I love how you took my Easter paint chip garland and ran with it! I just shared it with my facebook fans and twitter followers.

    You have a lovely site here and we seem to have so much in common; both moms who blog in Seattle and I think our dogs may be long lost brothers (although mine was rescued in L.A. so probably not) ;)

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  33. TatertotsJuly 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    What a great recycle/reuse idea as well! I always felt bad about picking these up and then throwing them away afterwards! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  34. TeriJuly 1, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    What an adorable project! I can't wait to try this. Have a happy 4th!

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  35. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Aren't you clever! What a fun project. This is my first visit to your blog, and I think it's fantastic!

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  36. on your bike sunshine: Béa & RéréJuly 2, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    speechless. being a colour addict, I loove it. Excellent choice of typo as well!

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  37. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    This is SO CUTE! I am loving your craft ideas!

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  38. laceyJuly 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    oh man, oh man! this makes my heart happy. i'm going to try my hand at this. thanks for the great idea! i just found your blog, and i am in true love. :-)

    humming-right-along.blogspot.com

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  39. Poot & BoogieJuly 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Did you see the shout out you got on design sponge!

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  40. Aidel KnaidelJuly 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi--Just clicked through from Design Sponge. Cute idea. Love the look & feel of your blog. Happy 4th!

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  41. SheilaJuly 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Love, love, love this! Where do you get baker's twine? Thanks!

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  42. kfh54July 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    i love this idea, inspiration for all sorts of other messages too; thank you. but didn't you need an E as well?

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  43. RebekahJuly 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    oh yes your right and an E thanks I added it!

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  44. MoneySavingEnthusiastJuly 4, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    I'm always so INSPIRED by your ideas! Soaking up ideas from Design Sponge. I'm going to use that font for my putting a quote in my daughter's room.
    @msenthusiast

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  45. Katherine FugitJuly 4, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Genius! Paint samples finally have a purpose! Re-blogged it here:

    http://me-machine.blogspot.com/2011/07/fireworks.html

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  46. Sarah A. SurfaceJuly 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    This is one of the CUTEST things I have *EVER* seen! Seriously, you are a genious!

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  47. jessicaJuly 7, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    my goodness, you are clever!

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  48. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I ADORE this project. So clever. :)

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  51. Life With LucyMay 14, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    LOVE this! So cute & such a creative idea! Thanks for sharing! Your blog is darling :)

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  52. Happy Home FairyJune 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Would love to feature this at Happy Home Fairy in the next couple of days - what do you say???? IT is such CUTENESS!!!!!!!!!!

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