After seeing the outrageous price for throw pillows that match our bedding set, I got an urge to make a unique throw pillow on a budget. Did you know matching throw pillows are $60 or more??! Insane I tell you.
Last week, I found a Ralph Lauren pillow for $15 at HomeGoods, and I snatched it up. I got a Michael's gift card as a b-day present from my sister, so of course I immediately had to go get supplies for the pillow. Here's how to make an easy, romantic, rustic throw pillow for about 20 bucks.
The steps:
1. Gather supplies including: Ralph Lauren pillow, Scribbles Fabric paint in Wild Raspberry and Black Matte, my own Love letters pattern as seen below. (To make the letters: draw them on any type of paper and cut the letters out. You could also cut out letters using your favorite font).
2. Trace the letters slowly and carefully with the tip of the fabric paint. Fill in the letters however you like. Let dry for 24 hours.
3. And there you have it, a one of a kind love pillow for your bed.
Do you have any homemade pillows? I'd love to hear!
P.S. I got a new camera and used it for this tutorial. So excited to explore more of it's functions, but I'm loving it already!
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Great Diy, so cute.
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This pillow is so cute, what a great idea!
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Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
easy, and cute!
ReplyDeleteCute pillow! I'm pinning this!!! Throw pillows are expensive. I plan on making some for my bed soon.
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So cute! I would love to make one! I've made pillows in the past using fabric or napkins, so easy!
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Very cute! Thanks for the inspiration.... I'm thinking of doing this with embroidery.... Pinned this on my "thinner thread" board. Good job!
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ReplyDeleteThis looks so cute! Pillow are on my to do list for our couch (our current ones are brown and boring!). I had been thinking I'd buy on etsy but this sounds super easy! Following along from the I love my post hop :)
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How cute and soo simple to do. Thank you for sharing. Stopping by from I Love my Post hop. A new follower.
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Cute pillow! I really like the design you created.
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Great idea, love the personalisation
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You're so right about the crazy prices for throw pillows! The one you made is cute!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!x
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute pillow! I love this idea, will def be trying this out! :)
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Thank you for Co-Hosting. I am new a follower and on GFC would love it if you can check out my blog and follow back.
ReplyDeletelook forward to reading more posts love your creativity this is such a cute pillow great idea :)
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So cute! Hi! New follower here! Great blog! Looking forward to reading more. Would love for you to stop by my site!
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lovely pillow
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Awesome pillow! I'm a new follower from the I love my post link-up.
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I'll never understand the insane prices on pillows.
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The pillow is great! I'm your latest follower from the Love My Post hop.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, hopping on over from the I Love My Post!!! blog hop. You and I currently have exactly the same number of Followers (that is if you follow me like I've followed you). I hope you get a chance to read my linked post entitled: You Gotta Take a Chance. I love your project here and look forward to getting to know you even better and seeing more creativity emerge. LOVD tidings, Lilly
ReplyDeleteI just love those pillow made for bed throws.
ReplyDeleteThe designs of the pillows are awesome
This is an awesome idea that looks fantastic! I'm always looking for new ways to update the house on a budget!
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Waooow!! Nice blog, this will be greatly helpful.
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