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Friday, 10 May 2013

... and a Paint Swatch Canvas

Hello all, it's guest post time! Today's post is by our good friend Deb...
Do you remember Deb who made the Sweet Wrapper Canvas? Well this time she's gone bigger and created this HUGE Paint Swatch wall art!


Here's what she did:
  • Took a (rather large!) sample of Paint Swatches and painstakingly sorted them by colour shades
  • Cut each swatch into strips of approx 6.5cm x 1cm
  • Made squares of coordinating colours by weaving these strips 5 by 5 (Deb's finished squares therefore ended up being just over 6.5cm x 6.5cm. (This is a similar technique we used on our Paint Swatch Coasters!)
  • Grouped the squares into colours and sorted them into a fading pattern (or any pattern of your choice)
  • Stuck these onto a large ready to use canvas using spray adhesive. Deb liked the textured look of having the edges not completely stuck down - like a 'frayed' edge!
And here is a close up of the results!
It's very effective when you see it on the wall, and really makes a statement in the room!
Hope we've inspired you to try your own, on a large or smaller scale!! 

15th May 2013: Update - This post was featured here on Sugar Bee Crafts!
Sugar Bee Crafts
24th May 2013: Update - This post was featured here on Fidlers Under One Roof

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26 comments:

  1. Kate @craftsonsea11 May 2013 at 14:12

    Wow that does look cool! (But also crikey, yes that must have taken aaagggeeessss!!!!)

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    1. buttons and paint...12 May 2013 at 08:35

      Thanks Kate! Yep, Deb said it did take aaagggeeessss!!!! xx

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  2. Alysha14 May 2013 at 17:25

    This looks so cool! I glad I'm not the only one with tons of paint samples. The lady in the paint section of the hardware store thinks I'm a decorator because of how many she's seen me pick out. . . .

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    1. buttons and paint...14 May 2013 at 21:20

      Thanks Alysha! We have been known to "smuggle" out hundreds! xx

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  3. Anonymous14 May 2013 at 17:41

    This is fabulous and so pretty!! Great way to use up those paint swatches you have laying around too. Thanks for sharing on our Brag About It Tuesday party. Please stop by next week. ~~ Sharon & Denise

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  4. Lauren14 May 2013 at 20:15

    This is awesome. Wow. I am hosting a link party and would love if you would share this.

    http://www.ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/tuesday-link-party-19.html

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    1. buttons and paint...14 May 2013 at 21:21

      Thanks Lauren, we have shared it and added you to our Linky List xx

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  5. Unknown15 May 2013 at 01:28

    What a fantastic idea! Love this and the colors! Thanks for sharing! I am pinning to my crafts board :o) Have an awesome night!

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    1. buttons and paint...15 May 2013 at 18:15

      Thank you! We love it too, and think that Deb did a great job!! x

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  6. PinkStripeySocks15 May 2013 at 18:53

    Love the weaving effect. Lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. buttons and paint...15 May 2013 at 19:14

      Thank you, it looks really stunning on a large scale! xx

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  7. Mandy Beyeler15 May 2013 at 19:59

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!
    --Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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    1. buttons and paint...15 May 2013 at 20:17

      Thanks so much Mandy! We have added your button to the post! xx

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  8. Unknown17 May 2013 at 02:34

    Hi! Found you on Family Home Life link up. This is so cool. It looks so neat! I just don't think I would have the patience to do this, lol. Now following on FB.
    ~Jackie @ The Non-Martha Momma

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    1. buttons and paint...17 May 2013 at 20:45

      Thanks Jackie, great to see you on FB too! Deb definitely must have had plenty of patience... worth the effort though! x

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  9. Natashalh17 May 2013 at 22:32

    All I can say is wow!

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  10. Unknown18 May 2013 at 10:48

    I love how fun and colorful this turned out!! The weaving is such a good idea - it adds so much texture. Thanks so much for sharing it this week at Thrifty Thursday!

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    1. buttons and paint...19 May 2013 at 08:13

      Thanks Ruth! Lots of work, but definitely worth the effort! xx

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  11. Crafts a la Mode19 May 2013 at 21:26

    Beautifully done.

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  12. angela hodges abode20 May 2013 at 14:38

    Beautiful! Thanks for linking up at Assets and Efforts on HickoryTrail

    Angela

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  13. Barb @ A Life in Balance23 May 2013 at 01:06

    So cool! It almost looks like a quilt. Thanks for sharing this project at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!

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