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A Pop of Color

June 1, 2015 By Linda 59 Comments

Easy DIY Wall Art Project Idea with Paint & Paper Stock. 

Easy DIY Wall Art Project Idea

Okay. Give it to me straight.

 

I’m a big girl. I can handle it.

 

Are you so over the term “pop of color?” Should it be put to rest along with “man cave” (shudder) and “mom cave” (double shudder) and any and all things made with coffee filters?

 

Though, admittedly, I still dream of making a coffee filter wreath one day.

 

And the irony: Here I am asking about the expiration date for “pop of color” as I share with you some pops (plural) of color I added to the interior of my daughter’s closet.

 

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Her room is small. Very small. The size of a walk-in-closet small.

 

I kid you not.

 

Luckily, she’s not a clothes horse. Yet. There’s still plenty of time. And I’m ready. I’ve maximized future clothes horse hoarding with the addition of a dresser. In the closet.

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But I wanted to dress it up. Make it fun. Unexpected.

 

With pops of color. Plural. With some easy DIY wall art.

 

My color palette was picked from one of the three new 2015 OPI Collections by Clark+Kensington, available exclusively at The Paint Studio at Ace Hardware. For my daughter’s closet pops of color, I chose The Adventurista Hawaii Collection by OPI.

 

OPI Paint Colors at Ace Hardware

 

Because, honestly, if you’re going to pop some color in a closet why wouldn’t you drench it in the colors of the islands?

 

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The base of the space is OPI’s Is Mai Tai Crooked? in a flat finish. To evoke a beautiful, tropical sunset.

 

Then I made some super easy DIY wall art to add even more pops. Of color, that is.

 

How To Make Easy DIY Wall Art

DIY Art Project Ideas - Easy, Quick, Fun, Colorful

Clark+Kensington Paint and Primer in One Premium Interior Satin Enamel (counter clockwise from left to right starting with the purple paint lid): Lost My Bikini in Molokini, Town Square, Peaceful Forest, Is Mai Tai Crooked?, Suzi Shops & Island Hops, That’s Hula-rious!

 

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This is the easiest diy wall art project in the history of diy wall art projects. I simply dipped my brush in the paint, dabbed a bit off on a paper plate for a more dry brush look, and then brushed vertical stripes on card stock.

DIY Wall Art Ideas

 

To add a bit of “bling” I used the same technique to dry brushed some gold paint on the stripes.

DIY Wall Art With Paint Ideas

 

DIY Wall Art Ideas With Paint

Once dry, I framed them out and hung them on the closet wall.

 

Easy DIY Art Idea

 

Voila!

 

And there you have it. My pop of color easy DIY wall art project finished just under the wire …

 

you know, before “pops of color” becomes so 2014. 🙂

 

PIN IT!

 

How To Make Easy DIY Wall Art with Paint

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Today’s post was written as part of my role as an Ace Hardware Blogger. I was compensated by Ace for this post and for the products used, but all opinions about the products used, about the term pops of color, and about Ace Hardware are my own.

 

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Comments

  1. Margaret says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I need to paint some walls.

    Reply
  2. Colleen Boudreau says

    June 1, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    I would use it to re-paint my bathroom.

    Reply
  3. Lisa Brown says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    i would give it to my husband so he can buy tools for work

    Reply
  4. cassie @ primitive & proper says

    June 1, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    i love that fun pop of color, linda!

    Reply
  5. Kelly D says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I would buy gardening supplies.

    Reply
  6. Melissa M says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    I would get new paint for my bathroom.

    Reply
  7. Lisa Cooper says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:34 am

    I need mulch for my flower beds.

    Reply
  8. pruttybird says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:42 am

    I need to paint my MB. Moved in 11 years ago and it’s the only room in the house that hasn’t been done 🙁

    Reply
  9. ColleenB. says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:59 am

    Actually I have some old, metal folding chairs I would like to paint

    Reply
  10. Susan M. says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:26 am

    Love the pops of color! My intention would be to buy paint, but who knows what I’d end up with – it’s sooo darned easy to get distracted when walking the aisles! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  11. kirbycarespodi says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I need some gardening supplies–$100 would just about cover it!!

    Reply
  12. Debra says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:37 am

    IT’S A WOW!

    Reply
  13. helen jackson says

    June 2, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I would probably buy paint and something in the garden dept.

    Reply
  14. Debra Marigoni says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I need to add some “pops” of color to my home! : )

    Reply
  15. Donna Armstrong says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:48 am

    I would use it for kitchen items like new baking pans etc.

    Reply
  16. Rust says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:58 am

    I would buy garden supplies and paint for my kitchen.

    Reply
  17. DJohnson says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:20 am

    I would use it for some great gardening items.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    June 2, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Love the orange!!

    Reply
  19. Guerrina says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Birdseed, lawn fertilizer, paint, tools … would be difficult to pare down the list! Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Diva Kreszl says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Oh wow, I would definitely get some paint to repaint my bathroom vanity!!!

    Reply
  21. June @ QuiltQuest says

    June 2, 2015 at 10:49 am

    How terrific! I’m just about to take over my son’s bedroom for sewing – the closet doors are in my way. I hope I have enough nerve to remove them and replace with curtains the way you did! If you have more information on how those are hung, please send me the URL or information. I would use the prize to do the new closet covering, and get bright paint to have a bright closet of my own! Great ideas. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing.

    Reply
  22. Terrie says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I really need to stain my deck. One hundred dollars would be wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Tess S. says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I LOVE YOUR pops of color! Who would have thought that a closet could look so glamorous! I would love to add something bright like this!!!!

    Reply
  24. Sherry Fram says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I would probably get some annuals for the flower beds to fill in between the perennials.

    Reply
  25. Donnamae says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I’d probably give the gift card to my hubby…so he could use it to buy things for my projects! Side note…I vote for dabs of color! Here a dab…there a dab! 😉

    Reply
  26. Jean says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:30 am

    I would love to try the OPI paint colors.

    Reply
  27. Kathy Nielsen says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I;m in love with all the colors. It would be had to chose only one.

    Reply
  28. shirley says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I would use for bathroom paint and lights.

    Reply
  29. kathy says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I would use it for gardening/yard/bird stuff

    Reply
  30. Cheryl says

    June 2, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Help my son get his bedroom ready for his bride-to-be soon

    Reply
  31. karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    yes. that is the answer to your question. it doesn’t make me shudder like man cave does, but it is annoying. However, the closet is truly a pop of color. I love the look of it. I always paint my closets a color – usually from my paint overflow – but I’ve never done orange. The little art pieces look incredible!

    Reply
  32. Rosie says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    They are having an Ace store near me, and I would love to explore, I need hardware to fix things and patching etc, I love that the Ace folks working there can give good advice, not like the big chains.

    Reply
  33. Sherry says

    June 2, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    A new Ace Hardware just went in near us.

    Reply
  34. jessica mireles says

    June 2, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Oh there are so many projects I would love to do with an Ace Giftcard. I desperately need to spruce up my entry way. Or I could get some pain and finish painting some furniture for my daughter’s room. Remodel my son’s room – he seems to end up last on the list and I still need to do something with his room so badly! Thanks for asking 🙂

    Reply
  35. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Love it!!

    Reply
  36. Nicole Dziedzic says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I would use it to buy some paint to paint our shed in the backyard. It really need a upgrade, like a bit ruff.

    Reply
  37. Jenni says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    PAINT!!! I want to give my deck a fresh new coat of paint!!

    Reply
  38. Kathy Harris says

    June 2, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Ace really IS the place! And so is this blog!

    Reply
  39. Anne says

    June 2, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Wow-I need a new hose, watering can, pruner, and paint for my bedroom. For some reason ” pop of color doesn’t bother me…,but the saying” it is what it is” just has to go’

    Reply
  40. Dianne says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    Paint for my son’s room!

    Reply
  41. Kenny H. says

    June 3, 2015 at 1:00 am

    I would love to buy some gardening tools! I just started a garden this year 🙂

    Reply
  42. Cindy B says

    June 3, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I’d use it for a planter for our front porch

    Reply
  43. Janice Hopper says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:12 am

    I love your closet!! I also love the names of those paints!! I would definitely use it for paint.

    Reply
  44. Blue says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:45 am

    I look forward to seeing your blog letter in my email. I come to your blog and read your wee vinette and am cheered by the verve &energy and determination you set forth. This post was fascinating to me because I would have never chosen that color and yet it was perfect. I have put bureaus in the closet but never dressed it up so fine as you did. Kudos

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  45. GB says

    June 3, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I would buy items for the garden.

    Reply
  46. Kim says

    June 3, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Get a new rug for my back patio!!

    Reply
  47. David says

    June 3, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I would buy some fertilizer for my lawn and some door and window caulk to weatherize my home for the winter.

    Reply
  48. Emily @ Small Stuff Counts says

    June 3, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I love pops of color! That orange is amazing.

    Reply
  49. Denise says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:46 am

    Would love to gift this to my husband for Father’s Day!

    Reply
  50. Bliss says

    June 4, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I’m thinking on an alternate word. Bursts? Flings? Sprigs?

    Reply
  51. Lina says

    June 4, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    I would use it for gardening supplies or items to help us update our home!

    Reply
  52. Seth @ Giveaway Guy says

    June 4, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    My wife and I are in the process of buying a new house, so I’d probably use the card for paint and maybe some outdoor tools.

    Reply
  53. Ashley C says

    June 8, 2015 at 7:11 am

    I’d use it to get some stuff for our new patio!!

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    Reply
  54. Debby says

    June 9, 2015 at 7:33 am

    I would get things for my porch! Thanks for a great give away!

    Reply
  55. Jeremiah Cogswell says

    June 10, 2015 at 8:26 am

    love to win

    Reply
  56. Nicki says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    I love Ace. I would buy gardening supplies

    Reply
  57. Jennifer says

    June 14, 2015 at 11:43 am

    First of all, I would never have thought to decorate a closet. Looks great. And that artwork is so simple, but it looks elegant and fun at the same time. I love it.

    Hey, if you’re interested, I’d love to have you share your stuff on my new blog hop at http://www.myflagstaffhome.com. It’s open all weekend.

    Jennifer

    Reply
  58. Erika W. says

    June 14, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I love your paintings! I want to try that! I would use the gift card to buy paint for my house. The former owner used cheap paint throughout and it really needs to be repainted throughout.

    Reply
  59. Zografia says

    June 17, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I love your colorful corner!

    Reply

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