You know the little stirrers that they give you when you buy paint? Did you ever wonder about using them for anything other than mixing paint? Check out some of these very creative ways to reuse or upcycle these cool little sticks.

Hanging Light made from Paint Stirring Stick

This is a beautiful addition to your home, noone will ever know that you made it using free/cheap sticks.

DIY Paint stick Mirror!

This is a very creative way to upcycle paint stirring sticks, this mirror is cute and could be customized for any room, depending on what colors you choose to paint the sticks.

Silverware Organizer

what a great way to recycle and to organize a drawer. You can make custom sizes for your drawers this way.

Paint Stick Garden marker

Learn how to turn a few unused paint sticks into a great garden marker.

Paint stick wall art.

Low cost way to custom make your own wall art.

Paint stick toy sword!

I LOVE THIS IDEA! In just a few steps you can turn paint sticks into these fun wooden swords.