DIY: Paint Chip Art

This is one of those easy to do, self explanatory, inexpensive projects that doesn't take a lot of time. Here's what you need:

* Frame

* Paper

* Paint Chips

* Hole Punch

* Glue

* Yardstick

* Level

My frame came from Ikea, and I used the back of the paper that came in the frame for my background. You could use any color or size - I just used what I had.

First, punch out the circles from your paint chips. I used an assortment of colors I already had.

I took the easy route and used a yardstick and level to line up my dots. They aren't perfect, but I don't think you can really tell once they all get on.

Just go line by line until your dots fill the entire paper. I used a glue stick - but some of the dots have started to fall - so I'd recommend a stronger double sided tape or glue.

Once they're all on, stick it in your frame - and it instantly adds color to the room!

DIY: Painted Ikea Curtains

Thanks to the Internet and Pinterest - my Mom and I were inspired to Paint Ikea curtains for Baby Boy's nursery. It only took a few hours, and was so easy.

Step 1: Measure

 Decide how big you want your stripes. The curtains I bought from Ikea were about 101" long so we decided to do 4" stripes with a little extra white space at the top and bottom. Math is not my speciality, so I had my husband figure it out for us. I started at the bottom and measured 4.5" inches, then 4" all the way to the top.

Step 2: Tape

Blue painter's tape worked fine. It was a little difficult to get the curtains completely flat even after I ironed them, but I was surprised at how little it mattered.

Step 3: Paint

I took Baby Boy's crib bedding to Home Depot, and had the perfect blue matched. It definitely didn't take a gallon, that's just what we ended up with. We used little sponge rollers, and they worked great. We only did one coat, but I'd probably suggest doing 2 coats. When we hung the curtains there were some less painted spots, and we had to go back and repaint those areas. They still don't look great, but would have if we would have done 2 coats.

Step 4: Hang

This isn't the best picture of the finished product. I'll save those for a later date - maybe when I get the nursery put together.