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DIY Spray-Painted Flowers

This Simple Project is a Beautiful Way to Add Color to Your Desk

— May 31, 2013 — Art & Design
For this DIY project, you can add a pop of color to your desk or book shelf with these spray-painted flowers. If you feel like giving a gift or thank-you note to a friend, this project makes a really lovely sentiment.

To make these elegant spray-painted flowers, you will need neon acrylic paint, small pieces of felt, scissors and glue, cardstock and a paint brush.

Once you have a collection of flowers you want to paint, arrange them on a flat surface and add an accent of color wherever you feel necessary. Get creative. Paint entire stems of some and just the petals of others. When the paint dries, glue the freshly painted flowers to the felt or paper and display accordingly.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Crafts - There is an opportunity to create a business around DIY crafts and projects tutorials with a focus on trending and aesthetically pleasing designs.
2. Spray Paint Art - Developing innovative techniques and methods that cater to large-scale imprints and designs on walls, buildings and outdoor spaces can be explored as a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Sustainable Home Decor - There is an opportunity for business innovation in creating craft kits or materials that are eco-friendly and sustainable for the creation of home decor and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Crafts - The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the DIY trend by offering supplies, tools, and tutorials on the latest trends and techniques.
2. Printing - Printing companies can explore innovative methods of creating large-scale artwork and designs using spray painting tools and technology.
3. Eco-friendly and Sustainable Home Decor - Businesses can offer eco-friendly materials and kits for crafting home decor items, such as wallpaper, cushions, and throws, derived from sustainable and renewable sources.
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