Paint Sample/Paint Chip Project Ideas! - 16 Easy Things to Make

[@anniek8156]

I had to laugh when you mentioned the “collecting phase”! 😂 i have been a crafter most of my life (i’m almost 70). the last years have been tough with physical problems and great difficulty with depression. but i’ve been finding some joy again. about 6 months ago i began my collecting phase with materials for making gnomes because i find them so delightful. but the holidays have passed and i’ve needed something else to look forward to. junk journals and paper crafting has taken that place. the first junk color journal i actually made was over 50 years ago when a high-school art teacher assigned us the task of making a scrapbook containing all of the colors of the rainbow and beyond using whatever mediums we wanted to use. i went to town! i loved it! like you, in this tutorial, i utilized paint chips as one of the forms of color in my scrapbook. . . along with many other things as well. i ran across your wonderful tutorials about 6 weeks ago and am absolutely enthralled with your vast creativity and many wonderful ideas for crafting. i also love that you use recycled items. i am on a low fixed income and can’t afford the high priced gadgets that so many other crafters use. i am now currently in the supplies gathering process and you have given me so many ideas to use things i already have or can easily find without spending lots of money. i am finding a sense of joy and excitement again partly because of your positive experimental techniques and encouragement! i thank you so muchly! yup, i spelled my made up word correctly! 😅😃🤭❤️

[@susanmyrick2913]

I wish I had more clever ways of telling you how inspiring your work is. It just is. TY Natasa.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@iamjoannhoward]

She is absolutely gifted for this artwork!

[@sandravandewater1998]

I agree as well. Natasha is just amazing, kind and talented. I can’t express how much I appreciate her videos

[@alysonhovanec6314]

I feel the same way! So most of the time now I just say ❤❤❤

[@kathymarton9591]

I follow a lot of junk journal KZbinrs and I have to say you are the absolute best at doing tutorials! You have samples prepared ahead of time, you are detailed in your directions, but don’t bore us with watching you glue and cut (things we already know how to do). Thank you for all of your amazing videos!

[@Leena-jt8cm]

Agreed 💯 she is my inspiration I had watched her first video few years back when I was opening my mails and looked at those envelopes thinking what I can make out of it, when I was looking up on KZbin hers was the first video and since then I am watching all her videos.

[@luannshort9215]

If you are a new Treasure Books follower: Buy the book! It’s wonderful. 💜

[@visionsofheaven]

I agree. It is beautiful and comprehesive :)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much !!

[@lindastiles7450]

I loved it! Especially the quilted and embossed cards, in spite of the paint sample chipping. I do have an idea for you to try...you know how you love the gold...what about applying some gold...I can't remember what it is called...gilding? rub n buff? or even just some gold acrylic rubbed over the chippy parts...I'm thinking it just might be a gorgeous addition! Thank you for the video! I watch and enjoy every single one!! Other youtubers I watch double speed but I like to watch yours regular speed...so I can enjoy it longer. :) You are my favorite. 💕

[@biblebreadcrumbsvlog]

I've tried to get inspiration from other channels, but I always find myseld gravitating back to Treasure Books. Natasha, you're style and creativity are so unique that it's rare to find another channel that measures up. I have gone back and watched a lot of your older creation vidoes and I really love what it has done to my own junk journaling journey. Thank you for what you do and for not using a bunch of digitals!

[@ginah9338]

I definitely fall into the category of collecting before creating. I am working through that . The way my mind processes crafts is, you must have everything in order to complete. I don't to stop in the middle of my creativity to run out to the store to purchase and then I don't feel like doing anything. Is anyone else like this? But..... I must agree with you, we don't need to collect, I feel as if i need everything in order to make it great project, and that is not true, just let it flow and create. Thank you so much for sharing your great ideas!

[@lily-rosefyfe1658]

Everyone’s talking about the ideas, as amazing as they are… WHAT IS ON YOUR NAILS?! 😂😍😍😍😍

[@teresazuehls783]

Oh, Natasha I just don't know how you keep coming up wtsuch creative ideas. But I am so glad that you do because it gets my creative juices flowing. You also bring your creativity to your videos along with your humor and it just makes watching your videos so fun to watch. I can only guess at how much time you spend making new things and then filming, editing and all the rest that goes with making videos. Thank you for all you do for us.❤👏👏👏

[@maryannnewton4240]

Your work is truly inspiring and always has been over the years. So many ideas and beautiful results. Your character is what is most inspiring

[@jeweltompkins8532]

My brain is exploding! So many ideas. Good to caution against collecting too many. And, I love your book. I made sure to buy it from an independent book seller. (Support local and small businesses.)

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay, thank you!

[@rev.dr.lalitasmith2042]

Natasha, you inspire me every single time I watch your videos. You flow out of a creative well that is just amazing! Love everything about your ideas and how simply they are put together. I just love you! Keep on inspiring all of us -- you are a real blessing.

[@wedoliveinasocietydowenot]

Natasha, you have rekindled my love for crafting once again. I like to consider myself a creative mind, but with my last year of high school sucking up all my time, and the overall pressure of school these past few years, that creativity has become stagnant. Your videos, though, have showed me the possibilities of just what I can do with a little paper and a little glue. When I had downtime I went to my local dollarstore and got some mod podge and found cute little blocks of patterned paper. I got home, dug out my kebab skewers, and started rolling up my beads and now I have them in a container proudly displayed. So, all I really want to say is thank you - even though it feels like a thank you doesn't suffice the extent of my gratitude! :)

[@AntoinetteBarrett-i1l]

What they say !m 85 and thanks for you🙏😄

[@BellaNicoleJournalCo]

Love this!! And I love your channel.. always inspiring 💜

[@lisatadlock5309]

My friend works at Walmart and brought me a sack full of paint cards that the vendor was going to toss because of a change out. This video is perfect timing for those. Thanks for the great ideas for using them. Love all of your videos. I binge watch you. Lol

[@bknight7698]

Thanks for this and making me realize that I’m eternally stuck in the collecting phase! Love them all but esp the trees and cake tags. Still going to paint Dept! A sure bet on color coordinates ready made! 👍❤️

[@JanetAlger-y7r]

I just love learning from you ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@SybilEhningerHigh]

My favorite KZbinr and my favorite craft item ❤ I’m in heaven. I love to die cut paint cards.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@MrsPatJones]

Love this idea You've also prompted me to have a de-stash asap! In some areas (!) I have got stuck at the collecting stage - TY for the nudge to create something with it all or it goes!

[@camillemcintosh7765]

If my creativity was even half as good as yours I would be so happy. 😊

[@tamsinboldick7035]

The punched out hearts & butterflies are simply beautiful. Very inspirational, Natasa. Thank you ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@luannfischer747]

Not only do I enjoy the projects that you show, I’m so often inspired by a color palette that you’ve used. Thanks for another great video.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@Elysia07]

I love that you give ideas about how to use these for actually writing in your journal. I would definitely like to see more journal writing inspo.

[@CraftyYarnOwlwithDarla]

So many beautiful creations, as always! I appreciate the hard work you put into recording your videos & then editing them. I know it involves a lot of thinking & keeping things straight in your mind. If you're like me, you watch & re-watch & edit some more 😄. Thank you! 💖

[@elter1979]

Thank you Natasa, I love your ideas and tutorials... You are so talented to show us new stuff all the time. Much appreciated.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@BarbaraEMarshallCampbell]

Treasure Bookmaking by Natasha.

[@heathersullivan8494]

Another brilliant idea Natasa!! I actually just cleaned up my craft room and found all my paint chips. Yay now I can use them! Also what you said about how when we first start out, we collect and hoard everything. It’s soooo true. I realized while cleaning all my stuff out that 1/2 the stuff I have is going to keep coming to me and there’s no reason to have it cluttering my space. I got rid of so much stuff, and I feel so much more creative! ❤😊

[@JeannieTowe-wl5go]

I absolutely love the Birthday and Christmas cards.!! I mean, they look like they came straight from Hallmark! Just more beautiful ideas from that head of yours! You are talented, don't let anyone ever try and tell you differently! 😊

[@brendagoulette759]

I love how you show so many ways to do different things. You are just so creative. And as always your projects are so beautiful ❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquelinethomas9881]

I love watching all of your work I watch it when I'm going to sleep you have too many ideas my head hurts Love all the ideas

[@happymailmagic]

You have Officially Become My Most Absolute Favorite Crafty KZbin Content Creator!!! ~🙏💙🙏Much Graditude From The Carolinas🙏💙🙏~

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! Happy crafting :-)

[@djnotaro5697]

Super ideas!!! And not to use with paint chips!!! I have lots of scraps (negatives, cardstock, etc.) that could also be used. I make a lot of bookmarks and like you love to sew, I love to watercolor so I'm always looking for a way to combine both!!! Thank you for your inspiration and reminder not to amass more or hoard stuff!!! Can not be reminded enough, LOL😊

[@mitzimoore3068]

Oh my goodness! I am so glad you mentioned the "gathering" stage at the beginning of junk journaling because I'm just coming out of it (I think🙏) and I am overwhelmed with all my beautiful stuff with no home yet. I thought I must be a lunatic!¡

[@artlikebread]

Yes you SHOULD mention your book at all times! I didn’t know about it and I want it YESTERDAY!!!! Congratulations!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yes! Thank you!

[@RenaMiller-u1v]

The embellishments and punchouts are ’s are indeed stunningly beautiful elements beautiful! To useanywhere

[@jodiecleman1344]

This idea inspires me to use my solid color scrap paper using the same ideas because I don’t have paint chips but lots of scraps to use. Great inspiration as always.❤❤❤

[@lucyfanning7496]

Me too! I have lots of solid card stock scraps and now lots more ideas for using them thanks to Natasia.

[@janeholmes5097]

Thank you for sharing your creative mind with us! You come up with things I would never think of! You make them within my reach, with written directions, and great explanations, and beautiful finished products. Thank you Natasha!❤

[@ForeverLuminous]

Love the ideas and great advice! The collection phase was fun, but expensive too. In the end, I'm not even able to get to all my collection because there is too much lol

[@TreasureBooks]

So true!

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful as always wonderful suggestions! I wish I could get the book, not working makes the budget small. I'm blessed to have you on free Utube videos. I appreciate all you do for us. Huge HUGS! Namesta 🐞🐞🐞

[@DawnDiggetyNoDoubt]

I JUST made a whole journal cover out of my pant swatches!! What a coincidence!!! Great ideas. Everything looks wonderful as always!!

[@Gretchen_T.]

I never would've thought to use paint swatches! You're very creative!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@crabappletales3853]

So many ideas and so little time. You are just remarkable

[@bbsclosetcreations]

God has truly blessed you with talent my dear . Everything you touch turns to gold ✨️ ❤ all of these turned out absolutely amazing. 💯 💕 cuteness overload !!! Tfs . Crafty hugs and blessings my dear !!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@pineapplepapercrafts]

Ive always taken a couple of these every time i go past the wall. I love using them in cards lol

[@BabyThink-kc9lz]

beautiful flowers cards

[@gailzyla4841]

This is so fun! Love all the bright colors. Especially love the punch shapes in graduated colors! Thank you for all you do. I bought your book last year and have been binging on your tutorials. Working on my first altered book and just made an accordion book- so satisfying and fun. I’m a long time quilter, and I find sewing on paper and using fabric scraps is especially so rewarding. Thanks for sharing your fabulous ideas and more importantly, your beautiful spirit! 💕 💗 ❤️

[@donnanawrocki3022]

Wow, wow!! Another fabulous video loaded with wonderful ideas! Thank you Natasa. ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay, thank you!

[@trishabaran1521]

Love it! 💕 You teach us there is know wrong way when it comes to creating our cards , books and etc. Love the paper buttons. Be safe and have a great week 💕

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

You are the best 🎉 You are the best Treasure in the world of creativity🎉 What would we all do without you? I must say you utilise every second together ❤️ making crafting an absolute joy🎉 Thank you Natasha 😊

[@valeriewhittier5906]

Natasha, thank you again for another wonderful video. I watch all your videos and I have your awesome book. I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for your ideas of inspiration. Thanks for sharing your never ending creativity.👏❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@hollyjollyjunk7616]

I love all these ways to use the paint samples

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@rhondatanner5020]

Thanks so much, I have forgotten paint swatches that have been waiting for this! 😁👏❤

[@josephl.7]

16 Easy Things To Make is a good video on KZbin

[@brittahansen8688]

What a storm of creativity!🤩 It´s just amazing. Every time I watch one of your videos, Iwonder, how your brain works 🤪. LOVE;LOVE;LOVE it! And will ever do! Lots of love, Britta 🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@LidaJoy]

So glad you’re showing some ideas where the paint chips are clearly visible…majority of the videos I watched they are almost completely or completely covering them up 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Personally, in most cases, I want it known that I’m using an ACTUAL Paint Chip! I mean what’s the point of using them in the first place if you cover them all up?! Not to mention they are simply cute and the colors are so pretty! Thanks Natasha! ❤

[@RenaMiller-u1v]

Best idea ever love it!! Free materials for everyone to use

[@visionsofheaven]

I LOVE these! I cannot believe I donated 2 inches of paint samples yearss ago. Amazing. They're just gorgeous!!!

[@michellearnold3189]

Natasa We are currently renovating our house so buying lots if paint. I was using the sample cards for that purpose and saved them. My husband assured me it would be stealing if not collected for the purpose they were meant for. 😊😊

[@kathyennis2411]

I have a large collection of paint chips. Thank you so much for giving me such wonderful creative ideas.

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@loredanazaccaro8281]

Natalia,sei un vulcano di idee,ti adoro!!!

[@karinae.schofield5605]

Oh my! I needed your pep talk about hoarding vs creating...love your style Natasha!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@KekoLynn]

I bought your book and almost always have it open for reference while I'm crafting. I'm looking forward to a second one with more project ideas one day! Thank you for continuing to give us inspired ideas and tutorials.

[@ludmillasomp4723]

Magnificent Natasha n my favourites are 1-5, 12 and circle punches love these ❤😊Wow

[@susanhunter8272]

Your book is a really good source of information. I'm glad you started talking about it so I could get it!

[@jannellcook5772]

Your videos inspire me so much that even when it's late I have to run to my crafting place and craft till the next day because I really loose track of time! I really appreciate you for taking all the time it takes for your channel let alone all the hours you spend crafting and creating. Thank you so much 💖 💓 🤗

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Thank you 🤗

[@lulovespaper8637]

Thanks for doing a video using paint chip cards. I use them all the time. They are my main base for journalling spaces. I knew you'd be able to inspire me with more ideas! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joniheath6722]

Very creative! Some of the paint swatches are truly beautiful!

[@BabyThink-kc9lz]

i love birthday cards

[@VeganDoris]

Those buttons are so cute!

[@tammydayfl]

Wonderful ideas. I thought of something when you showed the negative of the butterflies 🦋. A belly band that sticks out as a tab..double duty strip 😊. Love all of your ideas, you're right, the possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TreasureBooks]

Great idea! Love it ❤️

[@lebenslinie1964]

Absolutley beautiful! That's all great ideas and your work of art is unique and special. Thank you so much for this wonderful video! 🌻

[@cathierayes4226]

Oh! I have paint chips!! Mine are the gradient kind, strips. Now that we've chosen a paint color, I know what to do with the rest of them!!🥰

[@iamjoannhoward]

Beautiful! ❤

[@SincerelyLASMR]

Thanks so much for all of these amazing ideas ❤ Definitely sparked my creativity today!

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Absolutely fabulous Natasha! Your are a creative genius!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@fleurvanhuet1176]

So many inspiring ideas ❤ would love a video about how you organise your creative supplies 😊

[@gabrielearmbruster6226]

Wieder ganz wunderbare Dinge ❤

[@gracehowell.]

I got HEAPS of these to use for Christmas cards, so this is a great way to use up the leftovers.

[@barb3405]

Natasa, I'm new to journaling. I haven't even made one yet. I'm so glad I found your videos. I just recently bought your book, and I absolutely Love it! You inspire me with all your lovely journals and beautiful items you make. Thank you so much.... Barb from Missouri.

[@nancynorris9822]

So many clever and interesting ideas! I wrote them down! TFS 🤗

[@ТатьянаГромова-ю3к]

Эти работы приводят в восторг, спасибо, учусь у Вас

[@Southern_Crafty_Lady]

You gave the most amazing ideas! I'm so thankful for this video because I had no idea what to do with my paint chips.

[@OpalPipkin]

Wow! That is a lot of wonderful ideas. I have enough paint chip samples to do many of those projects. TFS

[@TreasureBooks]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@DebDunn]

Wow 😮 Natasa you are so talented ! Thank you for the ideas and fantastic tutorial . 🥰🥰🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@gabyconde2188]

Nat, can you make some day faux postal stamps please?

[@JeannieTowe-wl5go]

I had to comment again. I just cannot believe i read a negative comment on your page. That totally blew me away. I rarely comment on pages unless the content either moves me, or is disturbing. So to see someone negatively address your content really only tells me one thing...that jealousy o guess gets the best of us sometimes! Keep up the amazing content!

[@tamielonsberry8317]

Amazing ideas as usual. Thank you so much for sharing your creative talent with all of us!

[@delfinadiem3158]

Beautiful, the colors are si coloful Natasha 🎉 than you for sharing ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ursulahutchins1560]

Awesome ❤❤ once again Natasha. Such creative ideas. I always looking forward for your brilliant ideas. Thanks soooo much for sharing your beautiful crafts with us❤❤ love it.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@caroltanzi29]

Just so well done! Clever, clever, clever. Most enjoyable! Carol from California

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michele3438]

That is so cool what fun. I never even thought about using those.

[@BabyThink-kc9lz]

beautiful notepad and tags

[@kristinediodati9782]

Such fun ideas, now I know what to do with my old paint swatches…thank you 💕

[@TreasureBooks]

You are so welcome!

[@daniellehaggard7401]

Another set of paint samples are the little en Vogue paint books of this year's hot colors. Lots of smaller samples in it. And house pictures. Don't feel bad about taking paint samples. The paint manufacturers make them in bulk.

[@londongael414]

I have a lot of these paint sample cards, so this is the perfect video for me. Love, love these ideas! I think my favourite is the tiny, colour graded butterflies. It's all about the colours! For the really tiny scraps left over, I like to stick little triangles down as faux bunting - just draw (or sew!) a curved line and line up the broad edges on it, slightly spaced - nice on a greeting card or a journal page. Larger "strings" at the bottom, and smaller ones criss-crossing in the background gives a nice 3D effect. Colour graded tabs would also be nice, peeking out from a journal! 🧡💛💙💜❤🤎💚💛

[@TreasureBooks]

Love those ideas!

[@divinemelody3215]

I had this idea and I use them all the time in my journal and other crafts. Glad you are showing it to the world.😊

[@hazel3564]

You are so right about collecting too much stuff causes your creativity to be stifled. I am so guilty!

[@Jessie_R17]

Fantastic video and I absolutely love that you touched base on the collection phase. Many of my members have made the New Year’s resolution to not hoard anymore and I absolutely love seeing what they’ve all been creating. ❤

[@sempiternality]

Natasha, you're so creative and your work is so aesthetic and inspiring for me! Thank you for your a-piece-of-art work! ❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@karinae.schofield5605]

You are so inspirational and your authenticity is just beautiful...I think you are amazing!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!