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DIY Designer Pillows & {GIVEAWAY!}

November 3, 2014 By: Michele McDonald42 Comments

This is a sponsored post for Paint-A-Pillow. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. DIY Designer PillowsWhat do you think of my new pillows? I am pretty much infatuated with them! And can you believe… I painted them? No seriously!

I have SUCH a fun new company to tell you guys about today. Paint-A-Pillow is a sister company to everyone’s favorite, Cutting Edge Stencils. They make customizing design-style pillows for your home way easier than you ever thought it could be! AND I’m giving away one of their pillow kits to one lucky reader!

Paint-A-Pillow KitPaint-A-Pillow has an innovative stencil kit that makes customizing your pillows a snap. You can easily select from lots of fun stencil designs, paint colors, and pillow accessories. It all arrives in a box kit that is ready to use straight out of the box!

diy-paint-a-pillow-kitThe kit comes with everything you need to make a custom stenciled pillow including:

a (fabulous) stenciling frame, reusable pillow stencil, 17″x17″ cotton pillow cover, pillow insert, mini roller, stencil brush, paint tray, stirring stick, illustrated instructions to answer all of your questions, a fabric paint of choice, and a free mini stencil with a practice swatch of fabric

I also picked out a 2nd stencil pillow cover, pillow insert, stencil brush, paint color, and studs.

The stencil I selected with the kit is the Birch Forest pillow stencil. I’m all about the natural elements, even in my decor! I cannot even tell you how much this stencil appeals to me. My living room is gray with navy and yellow accents. With a gray sectional sofa, navy and yellow pillows were just what I needed so I selected the Jacquard Textile paint in navy and also got a jar in Goldenrod.

painted-birch-tree-pillowCan I just go on about this stenciling frame? It’s pretty much a genius idea! A giant sheet of cardboard which holds the pillow cover, which comes with a sheet of cardboard inside of it for painting – it’s ready to go straight out of the box, and the stencil, which locks in place with long brads. It is fabulous! You don’t have to worry about taping down the stencil or trying to adhere it to the pillow while you work.

For the birch pillow I stuck with just the navy paint. There is a handy Paint-A-Pillow video you can watch before painting to get comfortable with the process. I used the foam roller to roll on a light coat of paint. Then I followed up with the stencil brush, mainly along the edges and any place that needed a bit more paint. As you can see, it worked like a charm!

yellow-blue-chevron-pillowThe second stencil I selected was the Tribe pillow stencil. After completing the birch pillow, I simply lifted the stencil off of the frame and set aside the pillow cover to dry then replaced it all with the new pillow cover (again, already lined inside with a piece of cardboard!) and the Tribe stencil. This stencil provided an excellent opportunity to use duel colors! I started with the Goldenrod then followed up with the Navy. I used a different stencil brush to apply each color.

To bring in a little of the gray from our living room, I applied some Antique Silver Studs to the pillow. There is an Accessorizing Your Pillow video to help you figure out how to add various accessories to your pillows.

birch-tree-zig-zag-pillowI really love that 1) I can custom select the colors of my pillows, 2) select from a great assortment of stencil designs, and 3) literally open the box and get started on my DIY designer pillows right away with no prep work!

And how about those crisp lines! My husband didn’t believe at first that I had painted these pillow covers. He thought they were store bought! Even after feeling them. That’s pretty awesome, you guys!

custom-painted-pillowsSo, who would like to win a pillow kit of their very own??

One lucky reader will win 1 Paint-A-Pillow kit with everything you need to create your own custom designer pillow. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter to win.
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Comments

  1. Kristina @ My Own Home Blog says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I can’t believe these are painted! LOVE THEM! 🙂 That tree pillow is perfection.

    Reply
  2. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I can’t believe you painted these! Thanks for sharing! Also wanted to let you know about a new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

    Reply
  3. auschick says

    November 9, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    I love the scallop one!

    Reply
  4. Tracy says

    November 9, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    I love the dandelion set.

    Reply
  5. Suzie says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    These look really good!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    November 8, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    My favorite would proably be the Sakura.

    Reply
  7. [email protected] Sew Can Do says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    The hedgehogs – I love how cute it is!

    Reply
  8. Lilimae says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    i love the birch tree pillow!!!!

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I love the birch pillow:) It looks like a fun project I can do with one of my grandkids for their 4-H project.

    Reply
  10. Janie says

    November 7, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Love the birch tree. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  11. Samantha says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Gorgeous, what a way to add a pop of color. I love the Brocade No.1 Pillow Stencil.

    Reply
  12. Dawn Jones says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    The Peonies Pillow Stencil is my favorite, among other.

    Reply
  13. Pam says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    I like Stephanie’s Lace. They are all beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  14. Kathy E. says

    November 6, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    What a cool idea! My current favorite is the Zinnia pattern.

    Reply
  15. Allison CB says

    November 6, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Love the painting idea!

    Reply
  16. Kathy Davis says

    November 6, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    I like the Covington stencil the best.

    Reply
  17. allison pogany says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    I’m in love with the hedgehogs!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  18. amy says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Hard decision since they are all lovely but I think I’ve narrowed it down to either the Dandelion or Birch tree design!
    Your pillows are quite lovely!

    Reply
  19. Veronika says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    The chrysanthemum! But there’s soooo many good ones,

    Reply
  20. Robin Wilson says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Gosh, they have so many beautiful stencils I found it hard to choose a favorite! I guess I’ll have to say the Birds on a Branch stencil.

    Reply
  21. kara says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    Your pillows turned out so pretty friend! I cant even tell you painted them! LOVE

    Reply
  22. marybeth says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    I like hand forged or the spiked wheel stencis

    Reply
  23. Solducky says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Lovely! I like the corals print kit.

    Reply
  24. Jenny d says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    I love the Otomi rooster !!! I have a tattoo of this and my whole foyer is stenciled in Otomi as well.

    Reply
  25. Nornee says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    I love the BIRCH FOREST, followed by FAUX BOIS and CHRYSANTHEMUM. I really want them all!

    Reply
  26. Christy Spurlock says

    November 4, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    Magnolia Paint A Pillow

    Reply
  27. Jen says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Dandelion, for sure!

    Reply
  28. Angie @ CCC says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    I call it too hard to choose!! Maybe the peacock one??

    Reply
  29. Amy Anderson says

    November 4, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    SO hard to choose! I love the funky wheel. And the pinecones!

    Reply
  30. CASSANDRA Mcavey says

    November 4, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    So hard to choose( love hummingbird,dandelion,candy cane,snowflake,etc, etc!) I’d say hummingbird,reminds me of my sister

    Reply
  31. Jessica says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I love the Otomi stencil! So many great choices though.

    Reply
  32. Melanie says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    The birch stencil is lovely, but really they all are!

    Reply
  33. Jenna says

    November 4, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Love your design and color choices!! Such a cool product!

    Reply
  34. Ginnie says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    What a cool company! I love the Little Diamonds pillow, although it’s very hard to choose:)

    Reply
  35. Dandi D says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    One of my favorites is the Wild Berry Damask set.

    Reply
  36. Stacy Risenmay says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    They turned out beautifully! That birch one is amazing!

    Reply
  37. Laura says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Love the birch tree stencil!

    Reply
  38. gail says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Wow! Michele–those pillows are beautiful! I’m a little stencil challenged, so this would be a fun project for even me! I’m always looking for pillows to stage my benches!

    gail

    Reply
    • gail says

      November 3, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      oops–favorite stencil? Lilly Scrol!

      Reply
  39. Stacy says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    what a genius product!! I love so many of them but I would probably say the Fish Scales is my fave!

    Reply
  40. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Ok wow – how fun are these??? I am all in love with the birch stencil you chose – and I think the hedgehog one would look perfect with it! Too cute!!

    Reply

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