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Paint Chart Notebooks

August 4, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 30 Comments



I was tidying up my sewing room last week and came across a project that I made last year when I was going through my paint chip phase – the Paint Chart Notebook! What I love about these notebooks is that they are great little gifts and can be made up in lots of different colours and sizes.

Firstly, I cut the outside cover to the size I wanted. On some of the notebooks I made a pocket on the inside cover by sewing another piece of paint chart that was the same length as the outside cover but only  a couple of inches wide. I clipped this in place using paperclips and sewed right around the perimeter of the cover.

To make the notebook pages, I cut some printer paper so that it was slightly smaller (about 1/4 inch) than the cover. I found I could sew through around 8 pages. I clipped them in place on the inside of the cover and sewed through the middle of the paper from top to bottom, through all layers.

Then I folded the notebook in half and added a sticker in a co-ordinating colour to the front of the notebook.

Tips:

  • use an old sewing machine needle as it blunts the needle.
  • increase the stitch length and reduce the tension

Here are some other paint chip projects:

Quick Christmas Gift Tags 

Handbag Gift Card Holder

Paint Colour Card Crafts

Christmas Balls

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  1. bluebird-lyn says

    August 4, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Hello Lisa, I love your ideas with the paint charts….I will have to go hunting…..LOL…Warm Regards Lyn

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  2. Terriaw says

    August 4, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    You are always doing something new and innovative with paint chips! I was collecting a stash of these for awhile, trying to decide which color to paint our living room. I love these little notebooks! So useful and fun!

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  3. LittleWhiteDove says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    What a great idea! I’m off to the hardware shop to get me some paint charts!

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  4. Liesl (Hoppo Bumpo) says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Another clever re-purpose! They look fantastic.

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  5. Stephanie says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    You’re always so clever. I love how you take things and give them new life and your projects are always so pretty and fun.

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  6. Sew Useful Designs says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    You have so many wonderful ideas – you’re a true inspiration! And so generous too, for sharing with us!

    Thank you! I hope you’re enjoying a great week!

    Hugs, Vikki 🙂

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  7. The Quilt Buddy says

    August 4, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Holy cow! These are awesome! Now I need to run to the hardware store….Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Christy says

    August 4, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    cute and clever!!

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  9. Karens Hopes says

    August 4, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    I love to see things being made like this, I see inspiration everywhere (not always good at putting it into practice) I’ll never look at a paint chart in the same way again. (I think I might have a go at this)
    Karen

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  10. Sandi says

    August 5, 2009 at 1:35 am

    Great idea, they look fantastic! Clever use of a paint chart. Gotta go now, ‘The Cook and the Chef’ is starting on tv 🙂
    Cheers

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  11. Shiree says

    August 5, 2009 at 1:39 am

    what a clever idea, now where did I put those paint charts, they are here somewhere….

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  12. Gina says

    August 5, 2009 at 3:12 am

    What a fabulous idea. They look terrific.

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  13. Tania says

    August 5, 2009 at 3:18 am

    I’ll never be looking at paint chips – or their crazy names – quite the same again!

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  14. Rumi says

    August 5, 2009 at 3:48 am

    Awesome idea. Clever and useful!

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  15. CuteStuffInside says

    August 5, 2009 at 4:01 am

    You are too clever! Now why didn’t I think of that?!!

    S.W.A.K.

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  16. Tracy says

    August 5, 2009 at 4:45 am

    LOVE the paint chip love… Just love LOVE this idea… Did I mantion LOVE? ;o) So neat…and so great to use again. You girls are so clever. Thanks for inspiring us always. Happy Days :o) ((HUGS))

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  17. a friend to knit with says

    August 5, 2009 at 4:50 am

    LOVE these.
    i need to go get some paint charts!!!
    my libby would LOVE those!

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  18. Ale says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:15 am

    ohhhh… ;(…in México the paint chips are only a strip.. grrrrr ….mmm… I will go to USA, next week.. maybe….mm.. sew the paper… wonderful idea … kisses

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  19. Thimbleanna says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:12 am

    They’re cute…they’re graphic…they’re perfect! What a great way to recycle!

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  20. Cascade Lily says

    August 5, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    Another great idea to file away under crafty inspiration!

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  21. Gustoso says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    Cool idea.

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  22. em's scrapbag says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    You are just full of colorful ideas. Very clever.

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  23. A World in a PAN says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    How very creative! It’s also about recycling – instead of dumping! Love it!

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  24. Sandrine says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:18 am

    Another thinking outside of the square idea! Thanks;)

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  25. suzitee says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:14 am

    Hey there Lisa…had to drop in to wish your DS a very Happy Birthday! Hope he has a wonderful day 🙂
    BTW I love your paint chip creations…so very clever!

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  26. GUGAW says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    i love paint charts! i’ve collected a load to frame together because they look so pretty. nice idea with the little booklet.

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  27. Roseanne says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    This is a great idea .You always come up with natty Idea`s. I just love you blog because of this.

    Reply
  28. Journeying Five says

    August 6, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    what a great idea…you come up with great craft ideas!

    Reply
  29. Carrie says

    August 7, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Hey, that’s a great idea! They are so graphic and fun. You always add the extra bit that makes a project sing! Those stickers are a fantastic choice.

    Reply
  30. Renee says

    August 16, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    Dear friend, is there anything that you cannot do?

    love you.

    Renee xoxo

    Reply

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