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kojotutorial: paint chip banner

April 26, 2010

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I ran into our hippo shower guest of honor at Home Depot the weekend before the big event… she and her hubs were picking out paint for the baby room.  Their palette of green, yellow and brown was so fabulous that I grabbed a bunch of paint chips to match theirs before we took off, planning to somehow incorporate them into her shower decor.  I ended up making an “It’s a Boy!” banner with them.

To make a similar banner, print the word you’re wanting to spell, one letter at a time on the back of various paint chips (make sure the letters are mirror images).

Cut out each letter (I punched a hole within the area to be cut out and used that as a starting point for my scissors).  Glue your cutout on a contrasting paint chip.

Sew your message onto a length of ribbon and you’re done!  Fabulous, palette appropriate shower decor that can be reused in a nursery later!

ps- I’m thinking about making both pink and blue versions of this banner to take to the hospital with us in August.  Last time, my mom got us “It’s a GIRL!” and “It’s a BOY!” banners and I’d love to have something similar for round 2.

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  1. becca says

    April 26, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    this is a great, almost free idea! perfect for a baby shower or for birthdays. i'm thinking you could make a seriously fun birthday banner with all the bright color options.

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  2. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    April 26, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Very innovative!! Love this creativity!

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  3. The Azams says

    April 26, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    So creative and so fun…I can even do this! 🙂

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  4. Jane@Little House of Projects says

    April 26, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    What a cute idea!

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  5. Kimmy says

    April 27, 2010 at 2:26 am

    What a great idea to use the sample colors! I never would have thought of that! Super cute!

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  6. Maia says

    April 27, 2010 at 3:08 am

    That's a very creative use of those paint chips! I have tons stored from our remodel, hated to just throw them away but didn't have the foggiest idea what to do with them! My daughter's b-day is in a few days, maybe a birthday banner would be perfect with all the pink and purple ones!! Thanks for the idea.
    Have a great week.
    XO
    Heidi – Heart and Home

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  7. Ashlee says

    April 27, 2010 at 6:24 am

    This is SO cute! What a great use for paint cards! I'm adding this to my idea wall.

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  8. Looking Glass Jewels says

    April 27, 2010 at 6:44 am

    I love this! I have a ton of paint chips – now I have a way to use them! Thanks for the project idea!

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  9. Astrid says

    April 27, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Very cute! I wonder if you can use a Cricut to cut out the letters?

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  10. Melissa says

    April 27, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    This is so clever!

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  11. Sarah @ Hennessey House says

    April 27, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    wow, that looks like a lot of work, but totally worth it! what a clever and adorable idea 🙂

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  12. Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something says

    April 27, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    How clever! Your banner turned out really cute!

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  13. Julie says

    April 27, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    What a great idea! I love those paint chips. The possibilities are endless!

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  14. creativejewishmom.com says

    April 27, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Cute! thanks so much for linking up on Craft Schooling Sunday! all the best, Sara

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  15. MessyMissy says

    April 28, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Great use of the paint chips!! I did something a while back with those too: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2010/03/paint-chip-pointillism.html

    A little paper hole puncher goes a long way!!

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  16. MICHELL says

    April 29, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing…I'm following now

    http://www.girlinair.blogspot.com

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  17. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    May 7, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Ooh paint chips! That is such a great idea! Thanks so much, I'll be linking.

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  18. Shirin says

    May 8, 2010 at 1:01 am

    this is such a great idea! so clever and simple

    http://www.shirinhandmade.com/blog

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