A nice and inspiring idea for adding some color to your apartment is to make your own artwork. For example, you can make wall art, decorations and all sorts of other crafts. In case you want to get creative but you don’t want to spend a lot of money on the project, you can use paint chips. Get some swatches and choose your favorite project.

If you want to add some color to your home you can do this this with the help of colorful paint chips. The idea is to stick them to the wall. You can create all sorts of patterns and not everything has to be perfectly aligned, especially if you prefer a more random look.

If you have the time and patience, you can cover an entire color in colorful paint strips. You need paint samples in a variety of colors and shades and you’ll have to arrange them from warm to cold or in any other order you decide.{found on ds}.

This lovely thing is an ingenious and creative alternative for wedding table numbers. It’s a way of personalizing your wedding and of adding some color to the décor. Make it yourself or ask your bridesmaids to help.{found on borrowedandblue}

To make chevron art like this one you’ll need a frame, paint, paint chips and glass. If your frame comes with an ugly background picture, use white paint to cover it up. Then cut out the chevron shapes from the paint chips and then stich little scrapbooking square pieces to the back of the cut outs. Add glass to the frame and you’re done.{found on lovehuedesign}.

Here’s how you can make paint chip wall art like this lovely framed piece. Cut swatches into triangles and lay the shapes out in an arrangement. Then transfer them one by one to a sheet of paper. To make them stick, coat the paper with spray adhesive or use adhesive. Trim off the triangles and add the glass.{found on howaboutorange}.

Add a little romanticism to your home with heart-shaped paint chip wall art. It’s easy to make and basically all you have to do is cut the paint chips in heart shapes and then glue them onto a white background. You can create multiple pieces of artwork using different colors.{found on iheartorganizing}.

Another interesting and simple idea is to make napkin rings from paint chips. You need a printer to print the names of the guests and then you have to cut two slits into the paint chip. Use the colors your guests love for each name and personalize them as you wish.{found on myhandsmadeit}.

This paint chip mobile is a lovely project for the nursery room. You can also make this as a gift. Use soft colors in different shades and sew them together. Then arrange them on a wooden knitting ring. It takes little time to make the mobile and the resources needed are very cheap.{found on kirtsy}.

Here’s another very interesting idea: colored cabinet doors. Basically, each cabinet door features a different color and they’re arranged according to intensity and base color. Several shades of the same color form a row. It’s a nice way of adding color to a workspace or to your home.{found on jonathanfongstyle}.

These seating cards are very easy to make and they’re also very practical. The idea is to sew two pieces together on three sides and to leave the top open.Then you can write the name of the guest on the paint chip. Inside you can put the napkin and the cutlery.{found on sewmanyway}.

This paint chip calendar is also very interesting. It’s a project that allows you to use your favorite colors for a practical and simple decoration for the house. So get creative and search for paint chips in the colors you want to use. Fill in the calendar with a dry erase marker.{found on mapleandmagnolia}.

These paint swatches are actually perfect for making tiny gift boxes. The lines make great markings for where you need to cut and all you have to do is cut the swatches to size and use double-sided tape to make the box. Then make the lid, either from the same colors or different shades.{found on howaboutorange}.

Another great thing you can do from paint samples you have lying around the house is a set of coasters. Cut them to size and glue them to tiles. Apply cork or felt to the bottom to prevent scratches to the table.{found on craftycpa}.

Making your own framed wall art is not that hard. If you’re not particularly talented you can make something abstract like paint chip art for example. Cut out small triangles in different colors and then arrange them in a rectangle that will fit in the center of the frame.{found on dieselinbloom}.

If you feel like your old table could use a makeover, maybe you’d like to add some color to the mix. Use paint samples to make the table stand out. After painting the table white, take the samples and arrange them equidistant from each other. Glue them on and apply a sealer at the end.{found on minimozblog}.

Your wedding has to be a reflection of what you like and what represents you both. So if you’re the crafty type, maybe you’d like to show this to all your guests. You could make some lovely table runners using paint chips. Cut them into round shapes and glue them together.{found on greenweddingshoes}.

Another great project would be to give your lampshade a makeover. Use paint chips to cover the lampshade and you’ll be able to create all sorts of interesting visual effects when you light it up. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the paint chips to the lampshade.{found on prettyhandygirl}.

Another great use for paint chips would be to turn them into placemats. You don’t even have to change anything about them. Use them as they are and give everyone the colors they prefer.{found on etsy}.

This is another example of a paint chip table runner. It’s simple and you can make it yourself. You can also personalize it by printing all sorts of messages on it. Use your favorite colors and your dining table will look wonderful.{found on etsy}.