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7 Creative Ways To Use Paint Stir Sticks

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Do you have a collection of those wooden paint stirring stick that you are given every time you buy a new gallon of paint?  These 7 craft ideas are great for using up those stir sticks in a very creative, yet beautiful way.  If you love something you see here, but don’t have any paint stir sticks on hand, you can always make a trip to your local hardware store and stock up for a very little cost! Paint sticks are an easy wood medium to work with as the wood is lightweight and lots of these projects don’t even require you to cut the wood. Don’t be overwhelmed with DIY wood projects anymore!

Looking for more ways to upcycle furniture? Check out these Upcycling Furniture Books we found on Amazon.

 

 

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1- House Numbers Project from 4 Men 1 Lady

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2- “Love” Outdoor Art from Tiny Sidekick

jewelry

3- Jewelry Organizer from Infarrantly Creative

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4- Stir Stick Table Runner from Sarah Hearts

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5- Paint Stick Furniture Makeover from Ciburbanity

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6- Paint Stick Wood Slat Sign from Creations by Kara

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7- Stir Stick Lampshade from Enjoying the Simple Things

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