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confetti dots pillow+how to make an envelope pillow cover {inspired by pinterest}

October 30, 2012 By burlap+blue

I love a good decor/craft challenge. When I saw the Fall Pinterest challenge hosted by John and Sherry, Katie, Carmel, and Sarah, I knew it would be a chance to use Pinterest for good and challenge myself to create something amazing (if I do say so myself).

This challenge was inspired by my playful and whimsical Pinterest confetti board as well as my love of pillows. It’s like chocolate and peanut butter-how can you go wrong?

I think it was this image from Tokketok that most inspired me…something so cute on stationery can only get better on a pillow, dontcha think? I did.

Want to make your own? The envelope style pillow is a snap to make. First, decide what size you want your pillow cover to be. I created covers in both 18×18 and 12×18, but for illustration purposes, let’s say you want to create a 12×18 pillow cover.

Take the length that you want your pillow to be, in my case, 18 inches. Multiply it by two (36″), add 1″ for seam allowances (37″) and add 3″ or so for the envelope closure (40″). So, I will cut a piece of fabric that is 40″ long. For the width, take the width you want your pillow to be, and add 1″ for seam allowances. In my case, 12″ plus 1″ equals 13″.

So, cut your fabric 13″x40″. I used cotton dropcloths for my pillows, in case you were interested, but any material will do.

Next, stitch up both short ends of your fabric. Then, lay your fabric down, and, right sides together, fold both ends towards the center, making sure to overlap your fabric about 3″. Before you pin and sew, remeasure your fabric to make sure the length is about 18″. Pin, and sew down each long side of your pillow. Turn, press, and you’re done!

Now, for the fun part…I used fabric paint and a foam brush for the dabbing on of my dots…

Dab to your heart’s content…

…and let dry!

I stuck with one or two colors, but you could really have some fun with this (and I hope you do!)

Love the look, but don’t want to sew it yourself? You can either purchase plain pillow forms to paint on, or, purchase one of these in my Etsy shop!

also linking to:

home stories a to z
shabby chic cottage
tatertots and jello

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kids canvas teepee and campfire pillow

July 23, 2012 By burlap+blue

Last week, while I was wandering around taking random photographs of my home (you do that too, right?), I realized there was a special corner that I hadn’t shared with you all….

These teepees seem to be all the rage right now, and for good reason. They don’t take up much space (and can fold up and fit under the bed, if needed), are durable, and, most importantly, are FUN for little ones. There are tutorials everywhere for how to make these-here’s several from babble to check out!

And what little kid doesn’t need a campfire to round out his camping experience? Here’s the tutorial via woolly petals if you want one of your own.

Oh, and, btw, I can take credit for neither of these. Both were created by my uber-talented mother-in-law…she doesn’t have a blog to link too, unfortunately, but just know she’s seriously gifted in the creativity department (as you can plainly see).

Need more inspiration? Check out my tent and teepee Pinterest board!

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