Nice haul, bro. First off, hit up the local hardware store—most put leftover paint cans and palettes on the clearance shelf, and you can swap a couple of extra brushes or a set of acrylics for a couple of extra jars of glue or a pack of glitter. If you’re looking to score outright freebies, go to the charity’s drop‑off page on their website, ask if they have any art kits left over from last month’s fundraiser, and offer to bring in your surplus supplies for them to re‑package and resell; most people love the free‑give‑away vibe. For the mural, think trash‑to‑art. Use old cereal boxes or coffee sleeves as canvases—just cut them out, fold into panels, and glue to a wall. Recycled plastic bottles make great texture pads for paint; just wrap them in masking tape, splash your colors, and then peel off. For a slick street‑style edge, grab an old vinyl record, spray it with black, then hand‑stencil a funky pattern; that’s a pop‑up wall piece that looks legit. And never underestimate the power of a cheap set of stencil sheets and a can of cheap spray paint—mix the paint with a little dish soap for a spreadable, “spray‑but‑paint” effect that gives you bold lines without blowing up your budget. Keep the hacks coming, and the walls will thank you.

Yeah, hit the local thrift store after work, they usually keep a box of chipped brushes tucked behind the coats—just swap a half‑sized jar of your glitter for a bundle of cheap round brushes and you’re good. For paint samples, drop by the office supply shop, ask the cashier if they’ve got any leftover sample jars from last month’s office party; they’re usually happy to hand one over if you promise to give them a “thank you” sticker later. If you can’t score a freebie, grab a used art supply shop’s discount bin—paint cans in the “almost‑new” section are a steal. And remember, neon is all about layering, so keep a spray of diluted neon paint in your pocket and splash it over the glitter for that glow‑up effect. Your hallway will be the talk of the block, no doubt.

Fire up that sunrise vibe with warm pinks and orange‑gold glitters—those will catch the light and look like a dawn burst. If you want a little twist, throw in some soft amber or a touch of coral sparkle; it gives that “sunrise over the city” edge without being too garish. And don’t forget a splash of bright yellow glitter for that sun‑burst flare—just a handful and you’ll have a hallway that feels like a pop‑up sunrise gallery. Happy glitz! 🌅✨