Easy DIY Throw Pillow Covers
Have you been wanting to try hand painting on fabric as I have for a while? This easy DIY throw pillow cover project was just perfect for this idea!
I used my Ikonart Stencil making machine to make my floral stencil because my freehand needs work and I wanted this throw pillow cover to be really good. If you don’t have one yet you can use my affiliate code: amysadler to get a 15% discount.
I hope that this post shows you how easy it is to create handmade, high-impact DIY’s with the Ikonart Stencil Maker because it is such a game-changer in my projects.
Easy DIY ThRow pillow covers
- Speedball Black Ink
- Clipart or Art work for your stencil
- Acrylic paint colors of choice
- Throw Pillow cover – I got mine at Hobby Lobby half off it was $2.50
- Ikonart Stencil Kit (Code:amysadler) – The kit comes with everything you need to start making stencils immediately
- Pillow form
- Find Your Artwork
I got mine on etsy (here) but I have also made my own in Procreate and Canva for text.
- Create Your Stencil
Follow the instructions for making your stencil here.
- Protecting Your Pillow Cover
Insert a piece of cardboard or something to stop your paint from going through to the backside of your pillow cover. I used a dollar tree canvas board.
When your stencil is ready, place it on your throw pillow cover where you want it.
Use speedball black ink and “scrape” it over your stencil.
I wanted a vintage look so I didn’t press my ink in hard.
Peel your stencil and place it in a bucket of water if you can’t rinse it in the sink immediately.
While the speedball ink is drying, choose the colors of acrylic paint for your project.
Use an artist tray with a place for water or have a cup of water close
Dip your paint brush in water and add water to your paint color so that it is watered down significantly.
Paint your throw pillow cover with the watered down paint just like a coloring book
Let the paint dry then display it beautifully in your home!
Look how good this turned out! I think they are precious.
It brought a beautiful touch to my living room.
I tried it out in a few different places. I really love how it compliments my other decor.
PS – Check out these unique valances. Can you believe I made them? I did! You can see how I did it here.
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