# Painted Driftwood Ginette Lapalme's Beautiful DIY Colored Sticks are Shabby Chic By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-colored-sticks References: [designformankind](http://www.designformankind.com/2010/07/painted-driftwood/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginettesqulette/4668783471/#/photos/ginettesqulette/4668783471/lightbox/) Ginette Lapalme has created beautiful [DIY colored sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe) by painting driftwood. This piece of art could be turned into a [craft for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface) that could last all day. First, go on a nature hike and collect sticks of all shapes and sizes. Then you pick your favorite color combos and decorate the wood with patterns, stripes and words. **Implications** - "Branch" out with these whimsical wooden pieces; they will add some kitsch to kitchens and crafty cuteness to kids rooms. You can even color match them so that they contrast or compliment your wallpaper or paint. Ginette Lapalme's [painted driftwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) adds an element of shabby chic to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Crafts:** By painting driftwood, DIY crafts enthusiasts can create unique decorative pieces for their homes. - **Nature-inspired Decor:** Using driftwood as a decorative element brings a touch of nature and rustic charm to interior design. - **Personalized Home Accessories:** Customizing driftwood with favorite color combos and patterns allows individuals to create personalized home accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate driftwood as a unique material for creating shabby chic and nature-inspired products. - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can provide materials and tools specifically tailored for DIY driftwood painting projects. - **Children's Activities:** DIY colored sticks can be turned into a craft for kids, offering an engaging and creative activity for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Through-Colored Wooden Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roggbif.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Playful DIY Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-holder-kit.md)