Nesting: Hand Printed Pillows

Hi friends! I thought it would be fun to share a small series of projects I am making for my new home. I will call the series "Nesting". Each project will be something that I was already going to make for our home. Some may be a little technical, most will be super easy (like this one). All of them will be items that I plan to keep and use for a long time that match the style of our new space. 

I've been loving black and white accents for home decor. Obsessed is probably the right word, actually. This week I took some time to hand print a couple simple patterns. They were so easy to mask, stamp, paint and stitch up! All three of these patterns were made with a base of white canvas and black fabric paint (I like Tulip Soft Fabric Paint—it's less stiff and perfect for textiles). I made the polka dot print with a round foam stamp (similar technique). The other two prints were made with masking tape made into shapes and painted over with a foam brush (similar technique). I had so much fun making these and can't wait make more. I bought some foam letter stamps, so I see some song lyric pillows in our near future. Have you ever painted or printed your own pillows? I love how it's so quick and easy (and inexpensive) to personalize a living room! xoxo. Elsie 

PS. Emma's boyfriend adopted this puppy this week... isn't he adorable? He's a lab + shar pei mix. 

Comments

[Ella]

Those are awesome! I've been needing/wanting some new pillows for my bedroom, and these look so easy and fun! Thanks for this!

xo, Ella

http://anoldfashionedgirlblog.blogspot.com

[Sony F.]

i havent tried any pillows but i did a series of tshirts for my exboyfriend, i made a cut-out image of a hard piece of paper (cardbox mostly since others absorb too much paint) but also used acetates, cut them and then paint over them similar to a silkscreen :) i love it.

[Deanna]

I love the black based square one. Looks pretty easy... Hm... New project? I think yes. xo. Deanna

http://curlyadventures.blogspot.com

[sierra n-g]

Love the pillows.. and the puppy! i'm so obsessed with puppies right now. i wish I could find a puppy that i like/want/fits my lifestyle. siiigh

[Zehlor Muhn]

Great ideas! Actually this week i'm sewing pillow covers, so was the perfect moment for me to read this!

[Natalia]

I just can't get over the blue of your couch. I love it so, so much.

[Gina_AcuteDesigns]

I am trying to adore the pillow...but all I can see is that puppy! Puppies are the best.

[Lucie]

Love your blue sofa with this pillows... and ADORE emma's puppy, so cute... <3

[Trish]

Oh my goodness ladies. Add that puppy to ANY post and I adore it. :)
Trish

www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com

[Brooke]

Oh my gosh these are so cute! And easy enough that I feel like I can actually do them haha.

♥Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/

[Kaylie Hatos]

THAT PUPPY!!!!

[Claudia]

The dog is just too cute!

[Vicki]

These are so great! I've been wanting to find a nice couch first. Definitely will remember to try out making my own pillows.

[Kimmy D.]

Gorgeous pillows! I love black and white!

Doing a jewelry giveaway @ http://www.kimairjai.com

[vrensen_Hamburg von Innen]

those cushions are very pretty! I did some of my own the other day using potatoes as stamps.
you can see them here
http://hamburgvoninnen.blogspot.de/2012/10/was-macht-eigentlich-frau-brunner.html

lovely couch btw :)

[Julia]

Very cool shapes! I really like how easy this is and I can't wait to see your other projects.

[itziar]

I have never paint fabric, but i wanna try!
Love your new pillows

http://mykitschworld.blogspot.com.es/

[Katja/ Neovia house]

Like your pillows, especially the rectangular one! Painting and printing textiles is so much fun, isn't it! I did these pillows by using a silk screen and a stencil, also really easy: http://www.neovias.blogspot.fi/2011/10/he-and-she.html.
Now I've been working with hand painted table runners - using tape and black textile paint, just like you did with these pillows. Will post them soon.

[oh my dior]

this is a fantastic idea totally making it for my new home!

http://www.ohmydior.org/

[Jessica]

Love the pillows! Love the pattern!

Jess
http://seventhirtyninety.blogspot.com/