Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Paint Chip Garland…and Summer Mantel

If you are looking for Red, White, and Blue ideas, today is your lucky day!  I am so excited to be part of an Amazing round-up of Red, White, and Blue projects…Like 110 Projects!  Right here… Woohoo, right!  It’s a one-stop shop for all of your Red, White, and Blue inspiration!  

 Well, it’s no secret I have a thing for paint swatches.  Honestly though, I typically do not do a lot of decorating in the red, white, and blue color scheme.  A few flags here and there, but that’s about it.  But…Red is my oldest’s favorite color.  He’s always asking why I don’t use more red when I’m decorating.  So, I pulled out some red for this Summer’s decor.  He noticed right away.

Not only did I create a simple red, white, and blue garland, but I decorated my entire mantle.

First, I’ll show you how I made the garland where the hardest part was stringing the pieces.  

Here’s what you’ll need… {paper cutter, paint swatches, scissors, and twine}

Start with a selection of paint samples in red, white, and blue.  Trace a star shape on back of the blue swatches.   Cut both the red and white swatches in half the long way. Use a small hole punch to punch holes in each piece. String onto bakers twine and you have a fun, festive garland perfect for a Patriotic mantel.

Nothing fancy…The wall gets pretty busy as it is…A few checked napkins clipped up with clothes pins on a rope.  Layered with stars and stripes…

 A mason jar with a couple flags…A lantern I found and painted cream…

 Plaid thermoses…love these…

A fourth of July Picnic…I think the red is growing on me…Fun for now, anyway…

Here are ALL of the projects included…go ahead, check them out…

 

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**A HUGE Thank You to Abbey at The Cards We Drew for putting this all together…make sure to stop by her blog and give her a Shout Out for all of her hard work and her Genius idea!**

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