21 Budget Spray Paint Ideas
I’m addicted to spray paint — I have about a billion cans of it left over from large and no-so-large projects, and it needs a place to go. More accurately, it needs a project to go on. I was searching for some budget spray paint ideas recently and was happy to discover that there are a TON to be found! Since I’ve got a lot of spray paint in a variety of colors, I found some ideas that can be done in a variety of ways. As an added bonus, I’ve found Becky Higgins’ Spray Painting Tips — very helpful if you’re a newbie spray painter (or just want a refresher). Alas, here’s a roundup of the best spray painting crafts I’ve found around the web …
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Mason Jar Vases
Spray paint makes the vases as bright as the flowers they hold.
Visit the tutorial at Joy's Hope
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Girl's Shirt
The key to this spray painted tee is NOT being neat and tidy.
Get the instructions at No Big Dill
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Unique Coasters
You can use up your last bit of spray paint on functional corner molding to make these unique drink coasters.
Find out how at Better Homes and Gardens
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Pretty Trash Can
With a little taping and some spray paint you can create this pretty chevron pattern.
Check out the full tutorial at Infarrantly Creative
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Funky Cap
A little bit of over-spray can turn into a fashion statement.
You can make this yourself, or buy it here, on EtsyEtsy
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Put a Ring on It
Take any store-bought ring and give it a vintage flair with pastel spray paint.
Check out how do to this at Blue Moss Girls
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Handmade Cushions
It just takes a little spray paint, freezer paper and imagination to create these funky pillows.
Get step-by-step instructions at V and Co
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Colorful Tsotchkes
Kitschy turns cool with some bright and bold spray paint.
Learn how it was done at Craftzine
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Designed by Little Ones
A stencil and some spray paint can turn a boring pair of leggings into a bold fashion statement.
Find out how these were made at Lil Blue Boo
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Even Flatware
A simple touch of spray paint brightens up the dinner table.
Get the tutorial at Creatively Christy
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Candle Holder for Jewelry
What happens when you combine a candle holder with spray paint? You get a jewelry holder, duh!
Get the instructions at Sarah Ortega Photography
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Summer Votives
Trash becomes treasure with spray paint and yarn — who woulda thunk?
Learn how it was done at Mark Montano
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Toned Bench
A little trick I discovered: You don't have to spray paint the whole item to make it stand out!
See the inspiration at Design Sponge
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Flora and Fauna
Take a little piece of nature and spray paint it white and you've got the ultimate piece de resistance in your living room!
Check out the tutorial at Behind Closed Drawers
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Protect Your Head
Why wear a bike helmet that doesn't show how cool you are? Take your favorite colors and tag your own helmet to your liking. (You'll be sure to get noticed.)
Learn more at I Still Love You
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Salvaged Chandelier
Before you get rid of that outdated chandelier in the dining room, grab a bottle of spray paint. The brighter the better when it comes to refurbishing lighting in your home.
See the step-by-step at M Stetson
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Bright Lamp Base
A beautiful lamp reaches its full potential with a coat of bright yellow spray paint.
Find the instructions at Bille Monster
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Plant Stands
Impress your guests inside your home and out with these spray painted touches of color.
Check out the full tutorial at Mod Podge Rocks
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Craiglist Candleholders
These old candle holders could have been advertised on Craigslist, but they found a new life with brilliant blue spray paint.
Learn more about these at Sunset
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Recycle Some Glass
Leftover spray paint turned these boring glass bottles into fabulous works of art.
See how it was done at Tattered and Inked
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Colorful Dessert Tray
Holidays are the perfect time for a coat or two of metallic spray paint.
Find the tutorial at Pizzazzerie
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I love spray paint too! My next project will be those painted Mason jars. Very clever!
I too love spray paint and have so many extras that I wasn’t sure what to do with them. I too am going to do the mason jars. That is so clever and I can’t believe that I have never seen it before. TOO CUTE!! Hugs, Bobbi Jo
I clicked over here from craftgawker and I love all the spraypaint ideas! It was fun to see my candle holder spraypaint makeover on here too! Thanks for including my project
I love these mason jars! Love the color it really makes the flowers pop. Did you have to prepare the jar before spraying to get the paint to stick? Is this a high gloss spray? what brand is the best one to use.?
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Thanks ! Have a creative day!
Hi Sue! I actually didn’t do this project – the link is below the image (here it is: http://www.joyshope.com/2011/04/ode-to-spray-paint.html). I would visit the post – there are instructions there and it shows the spray paint she used. Thanks for visiting!
some ideas were cute (painted ball jars), but sprayed flatware was a terrible idea!