Sunday, March 6, 2011

return on creativity: plaid painted pillow


Another painted pillow.  I just had to try my hand at plaid.


more masking tape and paint...


It's so magical when you pull the tape off...


Then perpendicular stripes...


I sewed this into another 16 inch square pillow with an envelope closure in the back.


This pillow turned out a bit more masculine...


...perfect for a leather chair.
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    fantastic job! Love the painted pillow idea....hmmm...wheels are turning in my head :)

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  2. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMarch 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    This is so cool! Love how it looks on that chair

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  3. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperMarch 6, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I love how the paint just totally transforms the plain pillow. Great post.
    http://itsybitsypaper.blogspot.com

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  4. laxsupermomMarch 6, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Cute! I love the idea of making your own fabrics with paint. What a great way to create a cohesive look in a room! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Sabrina @ ...And Faux PearlsMarch 6, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    wow! This is a super fantastic idea. What a great way to save on buying expensive fabric AND get exactly what you want, too!

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  6. MelissaMarch 7, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I found you at Ladybird Ln, on her Sytlish blogger post. I love your two pillows - the plaid one and the rose one. I wish I had more talent to sew pillows. Will keep this in mind, if I'm daring enough to try.

    I would love if you followed me at:
    www.meldreamsoften.blogspot.com

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  7. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMarch 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    How did you come up with this idea? Genius! Now I can customize my pillow colors according to my color motif without spending too much time at a fabric store :)

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  8. By the BluegrassMarch 7, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    What a super rockin' pillow! I love it. Thanks for sharing. I have been wanting to try my hand at a paint on fabric project.
    xo,
    Sena

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  9. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    this is so cool and beautiful! I have never heard of this, thanks for sharing!!

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  10. annies homeMarch 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    looks awesome I am your newest follower you can find my blog annies home located at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  11. MelissaMarch 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the pillow I may try this in a Chevron pattern! Thank for the idea and for stopping out blog!

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  12. Kitty DeschanelMarch 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I've seen a lot of painted pillows, but never one like this before. It turned out wonderful!

    You've been nominated for the Best in Show Award on my blog this week! Be sure to come vote :)
    Congratulations and good luck!

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  13. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for showing us how...

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  14. Terri @ A Creative PrincessMarch 9, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Love your blog and now a new follower! I came from Wandering Wednesday. Would love for you to stop by sometime.
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  15. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Such a fun look. Do you use a special fabric paint? Thank you for sharing this on Motivated Monday at BeColorful
    Pam

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  16. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful job! You executed that so perfectly. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Kallee AnneMarch 9, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Wonderful job. It looks great!
    I am a new follower from Wandering Wednesdays. I would love for you to follow back at creativesouthernhome.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Hi there,
    I am your newest follower from the blog hops. Loving the look of your blog; I shall enjoy visiting often. I would love if you came by and visited/followed me when you get a moment.

    Thanks so much.
    http://www.thethingswefindinside.com/
    ~Tami Marie~

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  19. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my blog! My new goal is to make some pillows so I'm loving this 1st post I'm seeing! off to search the rest of your blog!

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  20. FarahMarch 11, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful and what an Idea really thankful for sharing it ... you new follower from
    craft.a.world
    Hope you like to pay a visit to my new spring arrangement saved in a cloche
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  21. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    too cool! love this

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  22. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineMarch 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    So cute! I love it!

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