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Project: Valentine’s Day wreath adds “pizaaaaaaaz!”

It’s February! I decided I wanted to take up a call-for-wreaths for the Bluish Barn in Ann Arbor this winter season. While I was thinking of what I would make for these nifty kids, I thought about what kind of wreaths for myself as my apartment is severely lacking Valentine’s Day decorations. And then it hit me. Paint samples. Make a wreath of paint samples. It sounds crazy, but take a look at these easy directions and you too will have some cute, but very cheap, Valentine magic.

You’ll need:

  • 1 12×12 piece of cardboard (I used a piece I found inside a new calendar)
  • Paint samples (The number of strips depends on what size your wreath is)
  • Double-sided tape
  • Hole puncher
  • Ribbon, decorative wire, hearts, magic

1. Start by tracing a circle onto your cardboard. I wanted mine to be as big as the piece of board, so I used the top of a trash can. An old record would fill the space nicely, too. For the center hole, I used a small Pyrex mixing bowl. Again, the size of middle will vary on how big or small you want it to be.

2. I used Dutch Boy paint samples from my local grocery store. These worked great because they were perforated, and popped apart easily. If you can’t find perforated strips, simply cut them apart at each different color. Because I had one big sample on each, I used this as the beginning layer of the wreath. I went around and fanned them out, not paying attention to color. (Feel free to be more coordinated.) I used one piece of double-sided tape on this wreath because I was working with paper products, and was afraid hot glue might be too hot. (This also worked well because the wreath isn’t going outside.)

3. Once your base layer is down, continue making smaller layers, trying to cover any gaps in the cardboard or between samples. I kept going with layers (three) until I reached the center of the wreath, shown in the photo below:

4. Use your hole punch to make a small hole for ribbon, wire, etc., for hanging. I used some leftover heart wire to make both a hanger and a bow. Feel free to add any “extras” at this point in the game.

5. Hang it up, stand back and admire your work!

While I made mine to go inside my apartment, a varnish might make this wreath more weather-friendly, but I’d suggest using a different base other than cardboard. Depending on the colors you pick, this wreath works great for all sorts of holidays, or when you need a more Technicolor approach to your home decorating.

Let us know what you’ve got in the works for a crafty Valentine’s Day!

15 Comments so far

  1. Reply to this comment On February 1, 2007 at 10:16 pm Dawn Anderson said:

    What a great idea…I love paint chips!

  2. Reply to this comment On February 2, 2007 at 3:22 pm val said:

    i haven’t checked out the new site yet! it looks great!!!

  3. Reply to this comment On February 2, 2007 at 5:38 pm Lish said:

    Dawn- Thanks! These Dutch Boy chips worked so well. I’d love to see how this idea could be modified with different brands!

  4. Reply to this comment On February 2, 2007 at 5:40 pm Lish said:

    Hi Val! Glad you checked out.
    P.S. We miss you!

  5. Reply to this comment On February 4, 2007 at 7:04 am Lana Stewart » Paint chip wreath said:

    [...] Handmade Detroit offers up this Valentine’s Day recycle-craft.  I love the idea of a paint chip wreath, but that’s a lot of pink paint samples! [...]

  6. Reply to this comment On February 7, 2007 at 4:36 pm Tammy said:

    I LOVE this! I have long admired paint samples and their possibilities — I’m going to blog about this — if that’s okay!

    Tam

  7. Reply to this comment On February 7, 2007 at 5:24 pm Muse: Paint Chips are SO Versatile…Get Inspired Here! « Idea Girl said:

    [...] Muse: Paint Chips are SO Versatile…Get Inspired Here! Filed under: Cool Stuff, Ideas, Morning Muse — ideagirl @ 5:24 pm Handmade Detroit has created the COOLEST Valentine’s Day Wreath out of paint chips.  There’s a tutorial too.  I want one! [...]

  8. Reply to this comment On February 8, 2007 at 2:46 pm LishDDorset said:

    Tam- It sure is! Go to town!

  9. Reply to this comment On February 12, 2007 at 9:36 pm Timothy said:

    Wordpress showed me the link from this page, so I followed it and totally peeked at your wreath design. Oops! But…if the wreath you’re making for us is (anything like) that one, then I’m super excited to get it and hang it and watch passersby admire it when I’m home working by the front window. When?! Soon?

    Come watch a movie with us!

  10. Reply to this comment On February 17, 2007 at 2:14 am Technology Insight » Blog Archive » Valentine’s Day wreath made from paint chips said:

    [...] Handmade Detroit » Project: Valentine’s Day wreath adds “pizaaaaaaaz!” - Original link. [...]

  11. Reply to this comment On February 20, 2007 at 5:46 pm LishDDorset said:

    Timothy-
    Oh, your wreath is in the works! And I’d love to watch movies with you kewl kids!
    xo, Lish

  12. Reply to this comment On March 20, 2007 at 8:20 pm Handmade Detroit » Project: 45 record wreath said:

    [...] Pretty soon I’m going to be known as that “wreath chick.” HA! Well, this 45 wreath isn’t going to help that nickname. This wreath is going to the lovely occupants over at the Bluish Barn in Ann Arbor. Keeping with my need to recycle supplies and desing on the cheap, here’s how to make your own wreath-o-tunes! [...]

  13. Reply to this comment On April 10, 2007 at 3:43 pm Rainy Day Crafts » Blog Archive » Valentine’s Day wreath made from paint chips said:

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  14. Reply to this comment On January 30, 2009 at 2:20 pm Clever Karen said:

    I love this idea. I am always saving the paintchips from the store, thinking I will make a project out of them. And I love discovering another crafty blog from metro Detroit!

  15. Reply to this comment On January 27, 2012 at 5:58 am Creating a Valentine’s Day Wreath » Signature New Home Blog said:

    [...] Heart Wreath – This Valentine’s Wreath looks so yummy make out of conversation hearts. 8.  Paint Sample Wreath – How to make a wreath for Valentines’ Day out of paint chips. 9.  Make a Wreath out of Coffee [...]

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