Throw pillows can get expensive and even more so if you are looking for ones that have a certain wording displayed. Today I wanted to show you how you can easily have that same concept done at how as a diy project.
This DIY stenciled pillow only required a little bit of supplies and time for a great end result.
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Supplies you will need:
- Pillow cover (I bought a pillow that had a removable cover).
- Pencil (for tracing)
- Letter stencil
- Fabric marker
- Cardboard (or magazines worked for me... so that it doesn't bleed through the other side)
Once you have all of your supplies the how to is really simple. Pick out what you want stenciled on your pillow, trace with the pencil your quote or design and fill in with the fabric marker. Easy Peasy!
I didn't worry about everything being perfectly lined up, centered or straight so if you want to do that you might also need a ruler handy. Otherwise the good ole eye balling it worked just fine for me.
In case you can't see it, it reads "Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale." I've always loved this saying and wanted to add it to my home somewhere. It fits nicely in the master bedroom.
Nicole says
I came across this on Pinterest! I didn't realize how easy it would be! I was actually looking to buy a Ï love you to the moon & back"pillow for my kids (also going to add their names), but they are SO expensive! Now, I can make my own along with some for mine & my husbands bed!
Melissa Coleman says
Yes it was super easy. A little extra time than it would take to just go out and buy one but worth the cost savings.
Amy Fountain says
Pretty looking pillows! Love the stencils.
Melissa says
Thanks 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Christine says
This is really beautiful Melissa!!! Truly!
Melissa says
Thanks so much Christine. I had a lot of fun making it, thinking about stenciling one for my daughter or other pillows too. 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Linda @ it all started with paint says
So clever. Just love how it turned out!
🙂
Linda
Melissa says
Thanks hun! 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Laura says
This is so cute- I have I pillow I planned to stencil in paint, I never even thought of using a fabric marker but that is clearly such a better idea! I can't wait to try it!
~Laura
http://somekindoflovelyride.com
Melissa says
Yes, the fabric markers are great. 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Melissa says
I thought about trying to find another pillow to do a princess quote for my daughter's room. I think they would be great for a children's room too. 🙂 I will definitely go check out your blog.
xoxo,
Melissa
Pam Fields says
Love this idea. Pinned. 🙂
Melissa says
Thanks hun! 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Heather says
I love this project - such a fun way to update boring pillows 🙂
XO
http://www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com
Melissa says
Fun & easy! 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Kirstie-Ann says
looks store bought and it's so easy to make! I'll have to try this, maybe with some homemade stencils, and see if it turns out this well. Thanks for sharing :] Found you through the blog hop too, stop by sometime? :]
Kirstie x
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Melissa says
You could do this with all kinds of stencils, homemade or store bought. I would probably just make sure that the homemade ones were made out of something sturdy, like card stock or thicker cardboard. I will definitely go check out your blog. Thanks for stopping by mine as well. 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
Jeanette www.craftyincrosby.com says
So cute! I love quotes and may have to do something like this for my craft room futon.
Melissa says
Definitely give it a try, it was super easy.
LolaStar says
Oh wow, this is gorgeous! Suddenly want to make some now! It actually looks store-bought! My boyfriend and I bought some fabric when we got our place which would be perfect for this.
I've booked-marked for inspiration!
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Lola ..x
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Melissa says
Definitely give it a try, it was SUPER easy.
xoxo,
Melissa
Zia Blue says
Cute 🙂 I love stencils!
Zia
http://singing-blue.blogspot.ca/
Melissa says
Me too! ... Wished I was brave enough to stencil some curtains but haven't gotten there yet. 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa