If you love to craft and create, you know that most projects leave you with leftover supplies. These bits and bobbles can pile up. Previously, I posted about ways to organize your workspace, which includes using old supplies. In that post, I mentioned that one of the most common leftover supplies is extra paint. While some paints, like watercolors, keep over time, others dry up or turn sour. Below are some ideas that use small amounts of paint that can use up your extra stores.
Homegoods
- Teal Bust from P.S. I Made This
- Painted Lantern Lights from The Merry Thought
- Floral Painted Vases from Mark Montano
- Shell Tic Tac Toe from P.S. I Made This
- Sea Shell Checkers from P.S. I Made This
- Unicorn Paper from Mark Montano
- Painted Planters from Cut Out + Keep
- String Paint from Cut Out + Keep
- Block Paint from Cut Out + Keep
- Bubble Painting from Cut Out + Keep
- Travel Keepsake Box from Pop Shop America
- Painted Magazine Files from Cut Out + Keep
- Painted Wooden Hangers from Cut Out + Keep
- Spray Paint Art from Cut Out + Keep
- Candy Colored Jewelry Display from Cut Out + Keep
- Wooden Candle Holder from Burkatron
- Painted Wood Placemats from A Bubbly Life
- White Dash Doormat from Delineate Your Dwelling
- Rainbow Desk Organizer from A Kailo Chic Life
- Bauhaus Inspired Mobiles from A House that Lars Built
- Watercolor Japanese Windsocks from Handmade Charlotte
- Dotted Throw Pillow from Delicious and DIY
- Brushstrokes Painted Glasses from A Kailo Chic Life
- Painted File Sorters from Drawn to DIY
- Bubble Paint Tea Towels from Average But Inspired
Jewelry
- Bubble Necklace from Cut Out + Keep
- Marbled Wood Beads from Mark Montano
- Painted Shell Earrings from Cut Out + Keep
- Feather Earrings from Make and Fable
- Hand Painted Button Rings from Cut Out + Keep
- Beach Ball Necklace from Crafts by Courtney
- Geometric Paint and Glitter Pendants from Cut Out + Keep
- Hand Painted Wooden Bangle from Cut Out + Keep
- Hand Painted Tribal Earrings from Cut Out + Keep
- Oriental Bangle from Cut Out + Keep
- Diamond Pendant Necklace from Cut Out + Keep
- Birdie Keychains from Handmade Charlotte
- Hippie Wooden Bead Necklace by Efzin Creations
- Polymer Clay Necklace by Lia Griffith
- Wood Monogram Keychains from Damask Love
- Wood Bead Tassel Necklace from Party Har DIY
- Donut Bangle from Do It Make It Love It
- Gold Spatter Paint Necklace from A Kailo Chic Life
- Chic Keychains from Domino
- Concrete and Gold Gem Earrings from DIY in PDX
- Wood Bead Keychains from White House Crafts
- Splatter Paint Earrings from Mohntage
- Wood Wire Bracelets from Made In A Day
- Wood Bangle Bracelets from DIY Projects for Teens
- Neon Wood Painted Earrings from Crafted Sparrow
Clothing/ Accessories
- Paint Splatter Jeans from Delineate Your Dwelling
- Eye Spy a Button Down DIY from A Beautiful Mess
- Color Block Wallet from Cut Out + Keep
- Painted Leather Purse from Kraft and Mint
- TopShop Inspired Denim Skirt from Isoscella
- Watercolor Sneakers from P.S. I Made This
- Watermelon Painted Soles from Cut Out + Keep
- Chanel Inspired Slingbacks from Beauty Dojo
- Painted Polka Dot Flats from Cut Out + Keep
- DIY Rainbow Woven Tote from A House that Lars Built
- Striped Shoes from Cut Out + Keep
- Painted Reusable Bag from Cut Out + Keep
- Galaxy Print Shoes from Cut Out + Keep
- Color Block Wedges from Cut Out + Keep
- Swallow Bag from Cut Out + Keep
- Peacock Shoes from Cut Out + Keep
- Heart Flats from Cut Out + Keep
- Striped Nautical Tote Bag from Damask Love
- Turban Headband from Cut Out + Keep
- Monstera Leaf Backpack from We’re Going to Make it
- Device Covers from A Beautiful Mess
- Back to School Tote from PMQ for Two
- Flamingo Stencil Tote Bag from Do It Your Freaking Self
- Ice Cream Cone Button Shirt Makeover from The Makeup Dummy
- Painted Rainbow Sunhat from A House that Lars Built
Other/ Seasonal
- Painted Stick Nature Craft from Crafts by Courtney
- Painted Wooden Toy Bowling Set from Color Made Happy
- Watercolor Splash Gift Tags from Coffee and Vanilla
- Galaxy Wrapping Paper from Mama is Dreaming…
- Magazine Art Journals from Mark Montano
- Large Colorful Dice from Delineate Your Dwelling
- Painted Love Stones from Mark Montano
- Painted Rocks from Cut Out + Keep
- Puzzle Blocks from Delia Makes
- Swirly Paint Christmas Balls from Cut Out + Keep
- Outdoor Dominos from Delineate Your Dwelling
- Painted Guitar Picks from Cut Out + Keep
- Junk Drawer Bags from Dream Green DIY
- Folded or Sewn Books from Cut Out + Keep
- DIY Customized Notebooks from Enthralling Gumption
- Watercolor Easter Eggs from Cut Out + Keep
- Gift Tin from Efzin Creations
- Dotted Rainbow Easter Egg from Cut Out + Keep
- Paint Splatter Notebook Covers from Your DIY Family
- 80s inspired Gift Wrap from Club Crafted
- Ring Toss Game from The Crafty Gentleman
- Wacky Arm Clothespin Dolls from Handmade Charlotte
- Bead and Tassel Drink Stirrers from Club Crafted
- Summer Postcards from Delicious and DIY
- Rock Animal Giraffe Puzzle from We’re Going to Make It
Ideas to Use Extra Paint
As you can see, a lot of projects use small amounts of paint from your leftover supplies. So, what are your favorite ways to use extra paint? I’d love to hear about them. Join the conversation on my Instagram.