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diy painted pillow {a tutorial}

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Another title I considered for this post? “The 80’s Called and They Want Their Pillow Back.” I know I can’t be the only one who sees some 80’s acid-washed fabulousness when I look at this pillow.

Even now, though, I can’t decide if I really love this pillow…or really hate it. Either way, though, I’d love to try it again, but maybe in a different color palate.

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I purchased a pillow cover from Ikea, and dug through my stash and found craft paints to coordinate with the colors in my living room.

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I took a foam brush, and painted on lines of color, in a haphazard, random pattern. Because of the weave and texture of the fabric, though, it was taking a LOT of paint to completely fill in all the little crevices and such, so I just went with the uneven, worn look and crossed my fingers that it would turn out.

Here we are, almost done…just have the pink and yellow left to go!

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After you’re done, just wait for it to dry, insert your pillow form, and you’re done!

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So what do y’all think?! I’m planning on living with it for a few days and seeing if it grows on me. And even if it doesn’t, it was a fun and easy project to undertake.

Have a lovely Monday!

Wednesday 4th of January 2023

Can you wash the pillows

Kathy t

Monday 13th of January 2014

Your pillow cover.is so awesome! This is exactly.the kind of projects I like fast,frugal, but allowing our creativity to blossom.

Annie @ Littlest Sparrow

Monday 13th of January 2014

What a great idea! Some of the pillow cases get quite expensive; so these seems like a great alternative than to the "designer pillow" cases that cost you a hand and a leg. Just got to get my hands on some fabric paint.

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