How to Make Your Own 10 Minute Grain Sack Pillows... Christmas Style!
by
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors
(IC: blogger)
I have this thing for grain sacks. Or burlap coffee bean bags. I just love the rustic texture and vintage flavour!
But they aren't always easy to find. Or can be costly. But more often than not, they can be in rough shape.
So I took it up on myself to make my own... using a sand bag and a stencil.
With one more twist... Christmas tree style! ( customizing truly does rock.)
This method is perfection for those that don't sew! But you could also of course use new burlap, a painter's drop cloth or a pre made pillow.
Get the look in as little as 10 minutes! Here's how you too can make this EXACTLY like mine...
Note: I am a DIY blogger on Funky Junk Interiors, and this stencil design is part of my own Old Sign Stencils collection, brand new for Christmas 2015!
Stencil source is listed at the bottom of this post.
But they aren't always easy to find. Or can be costly. But more often than not, they can be in rough shape.
So I took it up on myself to make my own... using a sand bag and a stencil.
With one more twist... Christmas tree style! ( customizing truly does rock.)
This method is perfection for those that don't sew! But you could also of course use new burlap, a painter's drop cloth or a pre made pillow.
Get the look in as little as 10 minutes! Here's how you too can make this EXACTLY like mine...
Note: I am a DIY blogger on Funky Junk Interiors, and this stencil design is part of my own Old Sign Stencils collection, brand new for Christmas 2015!
Stencil source is listed at the bottom of this post.
A rustic, vintage Christmas is right up my own junk lovin' alley.
For the non sewer types, head down to your local hardware store, and look for sand bags. Go through them carefully, and find one that is as smooth as possible.
This pillow showcases using Christmas Blend Hot Cocoa, mixed with the Homestead Blend Coffee. (each stencil is sold separately)
1. Steam out the burlap wrinkles by placing a wet cloth on the burlap, then ironing on top.
3. After the lines dry, place your next design on top, and once again, tap on paint with a very dry brush.
Isn't that gorgeous?!
Here's a sample of this design (with Hot Cocoa) going on wood, in chocolate and green tones.
Fold over the top flap, and your 10 minute cheater, festive pillow is a done deal!
And here is the finished design on a reclaimed wood tray top, sign style. Wouldn't that make an adorable gift?
Or then again, you could always just keep it for yourself.... :)
Find the stencil info and more old sign stencil projects at the blog link below!
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Published November 25th, 2015 1:20 PM
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Jenn Sansalone McGrady on Nov 28, 2015I was actually in AC Moore last weekend, and they had burlap coffee sacks for $1.99 each
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Donna at Funky Junk Interiors on Nov 29, 2015@Jenn Sansalone McGrady that's a super great deal!
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Kathy Kovacev on Aug 18, 2021
How in the world do you close the opening of the pillow if you're not sewing it? Other than that I love your pillows. Super cute.
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