Those who know me (or read this happy little blog) know that I love spray paint. I lurrrrve it. I search through cluttered shelves of the thrift shop for things that would be improved by a coat of paint. And while I’m quick to press the trigger on a paint can, I don’t know that others are aware of its potential. In fact, I think that most people would be surprised to see exactly how diverse and incredible spray paint is.

While I was looking for some spray paint inspiration, the idea for a gigantic Ode To Spray Paint came to me. Yes! Pay homage to my favourite DIY “tool”?!?! I must do it!

And so I did. 

And perhaps I got a little bit too excited, because this round-up is a big one. However, it wouldn’t be fair to leave any of these incredible projects out of the list. Take a gander and then answer me this: are you not itching to slap a coat of paint on something? 

(Links are listed from left to right)

Spectacular Lighting:

 Restoration Redoux – Gorgeous Blue Chandelier 
 Inspiration for Moms – How To Paint Lampshades 
 2 Little Superheroes – Sunny Yellow Light 
Three Mango Seeds – Updated Lamp Post

Restoration Redoux – Blue and Gold Lamp Makeover 
Plum Doodles – Lamp Makeover with Trash Can Shade 
The Happy Housie – Thrifted Lamp Makeover

Gorgeous Accessories:

Koti Beth – Thrift Store Bird Cage Makeover 
Le Zoe Musings – DIY Gold and White Bowls 
Jenna Sue Design – Trash Can Turned Side Table

Adorable Painted Animals:

Kathe With An E – A Hot Mess Turned Into A Mighty Steed 
A Swell Place to Dwell – A Happier Ceramic Owl 
Morena’s Corner – Faux Silver Birds and Flowers Bird Bath 
Kathe With An E – An Updated Horse Bookend

Stunning Chairs:

 Creativity in DIY: You Can Do It: Spray Painted Lace Chairs  
Our Fifth House: Stunning Gold Wicker Chair 
Chic Stamping, Etc: Rocking Chair Redo

Girl in the Garage – A Tale of Two Chairs 
The Moon and Me – Spray Painted Folding Chairs 

Why Didn’t I Think Of That? 

2 Little Superheroes – Mailbox Garden Tool Storage 
‘A Casarella – DIY Present Toppers 
52 Weeks Project – Soup Can Flower Pots
Confessions of an ADD Housewife – Dalek Dresser 

Incredible Time-Pieces:

Please Note Paper – Cuckoo Clock Makeover 
Southern Girl Secrets – Kitchen Clock Makeover 
That’s What Che Said – DIY Chrysanthemum Clock (those are plastic spoons!)

Beautiful Collections:

Living Savvy – Colour Blocked Vases 
The Proper Pinwheel – Anthropologie-Inspired Golden Logs 
Jenna Beth Day – Gold and Pink Dino Collection 

Awesome Home Decor:

Suburble (that’s me!) – Buck Silhouette Flower Pot 
Believe & Inspire – Stenciled Spray Painted Bottles Tutorial 
Morena’s Corner – Dollar Tree Blue Mercury Glass 

This Thrifty House – Spray Painted Pillows 
Girl in the Garage – The Metallic Cube 
Callie’s Crafts – Ceiling Fan Makeover 
Fit Crafty Stylish and Happy – My Spring Wreath (Spray painted gumballs!)

A Little Bit of Girliness:

Suburble (me again? Say what!?) – DIY Jewellery Organizer 
Creme de la Craft – DIY Chunky Necklace 
Lovely Indeed – DIY Gold Hippo Necklace 

For the Foodies:

Rain On A Tin Roof – DIY Cupcake Holders 
Real Cheap Housewives of Texas – DIY Kitchen Art  
Sania Pell At Home – Fluro Cutlery 

Ingenious Organization:

‘A Casarella – Alligator Jars 
Creative Soul Spectrum – DIY Elephant Key Hooks 
Recaptured Charm – Kitchen Canister Makeover 

The Thinking Closet – DIY Birthday and Anniversary Calendar 
Confessions of a Recovering Chocoholic – File Cabinet Makeover 
Lolly Jane – Upcycling Flower Baskets into Bedroom Storage

Wonderful Outdoor Projects:

Rust and Sunshine – Rug Redux 
For What It’s Worth – Painted Bird Houses 
Callie’s Crafts – Spray Painted Plant Stand 
Cottage At The Crossroads – A Rainbow Of Plastic Painted Pots 

Striking Flower Vases:

Interiors by Kenz – DIY Mercury Glass Tutorial 
Two Twenty One – DIY Gold Striped Vases 
Kreyv – Cheap and Easy Penny Vase

Amazing Wall Art:

The Thinking Closet – DIY Subway Art 
Freckles Chick – Painted Seafan Art (Restoration Hardware Knock-off)
‘A Casarella – Song Lyric Canvas Art 

Designing Home – Spray Painted Wreath  
My Favourite Finds – Beach, Sun and Sand Distressed Sign
Salvage Dior – Rubber Door Mat Wall Art

Now That You’re Inspired, Check Out These Awesome Spray Painting Tips! 

Plum Doodles – How To Change Paint Sheen 
Do or DIY – How To Spray Paint Furniture 
Makely Home – Best Spray Painting Tip Ever! 
You Are Talking Too Much – Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Colours in Spray Paint 

And there you have it, friends. It’s a hugely fantastic round-up of some incredible projects – and each one relied on spray paint! 

Get inspired and give it a try!

If you want to follow where the Crazy Spray Painting Lady (that’s me!) has pinned — and will continue to pin  — amazing projects using this incredibly diverse medium, please check out my “Spray Paint It Spectacular” Pinterest Board! 

Now tell me, my paint-can-trigger-happy lovelies: which project are you going to try first?