This post is sponsored by AllModern.
Today is a fun day. Today I have teamed up with four other amazing ladies with one simple challenge, #5WaystoDIY a pillow! We all were tasked with taking the same pillow (we choose different colors) and putting our own design spin on it! Today I am sharing my DIY Painted Pillow Cover. And I’m so excited to say that we are doing a giveaway with a chance to win $250 to shop at AllModern!
Acrylic Paints Fabric Medium Paint Brush ‘Rain Cloud’ Pillow Case provided from AllModern.com Washi Tape
First, I removed my pillow form from the case and put some folded wax paper inside so my paint would not seep through. I, then, applied washi tape loosely 2″ apart to keep my brushstroke pattern straight. I added fabric medium to my paint colors to keep the paint from cracking once dried. And then it was time to paint the pillow. I used free handed herringbone pattern. I used the washi tape as a basic guideline for my negative space.
Once I was done painting the entire front, I removed the washi tape and set it aside to dry.
I was so pleased with the soft pastel brushstroke look and it was a perfect addition to my guest bedroom.
Be sure to hop over to the other ladies exciting pillows to see how they transformed their pillow. You can see their amazing work at A Bubbly Life, Oleander + Palm, Sarah Hearts + Pars Caeli.
Now onto this awesome AllModern giveaway!
Just let us know in comments what you want us to do next for #5WaystoDIY, bonus entries are available in the widget at end of post.
The giveaway is open to US + Canada Residents, June 22 to June 29th.
Love this! It’s so simple and fabulous. I haven’t found the right pillows for my daughter’s nursery and I’m not particularly good at sewing so getting a premade pillow & painting is RIGHT up my alley. Awesome post, pinning. 🙂
Thanks so much, Sam! Yes, even pillow sewing is kind of tricky for me… but painting pillows, totally do-able! Good luck.
This is just too cute! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week. 🙂
Pretty! Thanks for sharing at the party! Hope to see you again soon. Pinned & shared.
You always have such great ideas! Love seeing all of your projects (and I love your eye for color!).
Ah, Marie! You are too kind. Thanks for your comments, means a lot.
This is so fun! How do wash a pillow that has fabric paint on it? Is it machine washable? Thanks! 🙂
Thanks Vida! I did use fabric medium but that was simply so the paint wouldn’t crack. I don’t think this particular paint is machine washable.
100% pinned and loving this simple, creative idea! Love love the colors you chose and how it all comes together on the bed! Saying hello the creative collection!
Cathy
Thanks for the hello, Cathy! It was such a fun and easy DIY, too. Happy weekend.
Another fab easy project – love it! These are just the colours I’m thinking of for our living room so I am now forced to pin this idea!!
So cute! And really smart to use the tape to mark off the negative space.
Awesome!! Congrats you are rocking it!
Aw, thanks Marni!
I’d love to see some recycling projects
This is so gorgeous! Love the color palette so much
Great colors, and the rough painted look makes it look so cute. I’d like to see more up-cycles and garden DIY!
I love your painted pillow cover Amy – the colors are fabulous too!
Thanks so much, Marie! It was so easy to make, too.
Love this idea and the colors you chose are so pretty! I’d like to share this project in my weekend features post, with a link back to you, if you’re ok with that. Seriously, the cutest pillow cover!
Thanks so much, Jenna!
I am always looking for DIY organizational tips so that would be awesome to see. Love your pillow cover post!
I would love to see DIY nautical themed projects.
I love how colorful it is- looks awesome! And I love your white nails 😉
Oh lordy… the white nails! ha.
Amy, I love, love, love this! Seriously, the color combo you chose is spot on. Very cute!
Aw, thanks Jennifer! These are quickly becoming my go-to colors, ha.
So cute! Loving the color palette you chose too. The tape is genius!
Thanks so much, Sarah! It goes perfectly in our guest room. Thanks for including me on this fun DIY blog hop.