Learn to make a Watermelon Pillow

I don't know about you but with all this cold weather I had the urge to do something that reminds me of sun, summer and grilling! I seriously can eat watermelon's every single day with a sprinkle of salt. I have this yummy watermelon salsa that I make and I can't wait to make some now!

Today I am going to show you how to make this fun, summery watermelon pillow using Tulip fabric markers. We are not using any fabric markers, we are using the new electric neon markers!!! I can't stress how much you need to get these. Kids love them as much as adults. The markers have a nice brush tip and makes coloring in things super easy. Not just that but the pigment is fabulous! Let's get started! 

DIY Geometric Pillow

Want a fun way to add a little Sparkle to your room? This DIY Geometric Pillow is the perfect way to add that little pizzaz to your space without it being over kill. The modern geometric design is super trendy and the glitter is super girly!

No-Sew Pillows From Cloth Napkins

You have to admire folks who can whip out a simple sewing project in a matter of minutes, but for those of us who aren't so light with their the stitches, sometimes you need a little help. Quick Dry Fabric Fusion makes up the difference! Pair it with ready-made cloth napkins from your favorite store and you are ready to go.

Halloween Burlap Pillows

With Halloween right around the corner I think it's time for us to start decorating our home! I am madly in love with burlap so when I love to Create came out with these burlap pillows my heart dropped to the bottom of the earth. Literally. OK, fine not literally but you get it right! There is something about a prickly pillow that makes me feel all warm and cozy. Maybe it's the fact that burlap kinda smells like a barn or feed store. I may be crazy but what can I say burlap is the bomb. Today we are making some fun and quick Halloween pillows so let's get started. 

West Elm Inspired DIY Throw Pillows for Cheap!

I am the type of person that falls in love with something even if it is totally out of my price range so I DIY it up. In love with some West Elm pillows but not wanting to pay the price they were asking I held off but couldn't get my mind off of them. So I busted out the Tulip Metallic Paint and got after it myself and saved a cool 70 or so bucks!

Make Your Own Loteria Pillow

I love the look of the classic Mexican game, Loteria. It's kind of like Bingo, except there are tables of pictures with riddles instead of just calling out numbers. The imagery is gorgeous, and is always used in arts and crafts. So when iLoveToCreate came out with the new line of Tulip For Your Home and I saw all the motifs, I knew I'd be making Loteria pillow! Click below to see  how I did it - so you can too!

The Cat and the Canary No Sew Applique Pillow Tutorial

My sister and I are both undergoing some big changes in our home decor. We have enlisted the help of our father who is going to be building headboards and installing cabinets and a whole shebang of big time DIY. And since I can't just sit on the sidelines holding the tool bucket, I'm making pillows!

In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to make the no sew appliques that can be applied to pre-made pillow covers. If you're of the frame of mind to bust out the sewing machine, though, I can show you how to make your own for tiny bucks. Either way you slice it, you'll have some super cute and one of a kind pillows.

Puffy Paint Faux Embroidery Pillowcases

Right now both neon and geometric shapes are totally in! And embroiderers have taken notice! If you want to jump on this train but don't want to spend the time embroidery takes, why not knock out some Puffy Paint faux embroidery? 

Glitter Snowflake Pillow

Want to add a touch of seasonal decor to your home?  Here's a super fast and easy project you can finish in about 5 minutes.  I love a quick project with pretty results.

 

Haunted Halloween Pillow How-To

Hello Pillow

While in the process of redecorating our family room, I wanted to add some pillows with personality.  This "hello pillow" was super easy to make.  I only needed a printer and my Tulip fabric markers.  Here's how I did it.

I found a telephone picture I liked from the internet and printed it out as large as I could.  I also printed out the word "hello" in a font I liked.  I purchased an inexpensive pillow cover at Ikea.

I placed the papers I printed inside the pillow so that I could trace them.  See how you can see through the fabric to the design?

Then I started tracing....

 ...and coloring.

 And here's a picture of the fabric I'll be using to bring the room together.

 I love a simple, easy project that's easy to personalize.

Fingerprint Balloon Pillow

I long time ago I came across a cute poster with a bike that had balloons tied to it.  I thought it would make a great pillow and our pillow covers are really worn out.  Here's how it came out.

I started with a blank pillow cover which I found at Ikea.  It was a few dollars and it has a nice zipper in it which is great for washing.  I created a freezer paper stencil of a bike.  (If you've never tried freezer paper stenciling I have a how to video HERE.)  You cut the paper and then iron it onto the fabric to seal it on.  I usually use paint with these stencils, but I thought I'd go for fabric markers this time around.

With a stencil it's super easy.  Even if you color out of the lines, it won't show because the stencil is forgiving.

Peel it off and your image is perfect.  After I removed the stencil I added a few lines for balloon strings.

Then colored my finger with Tulip fabric markers and stamped it to create ballooons.

I also use the Scribbles fabric stamp pads to get a wider variety of colors.  The finger stamping is really easy.  You can't do it incorrectly.

And here's the finished pillow.

 I think it would make a cute shirt as well.

10 Ways to Tie Dye a Pillow

Have you ever seen tie dye pillows and thought - "I can make that!" We're here to say - yes, you can! Pillows are easy to create and make a bold statement, no matter what dye technique used.

Here are some pictures to get your creative wheels turning. Don't forget, all it takes is one of our all-inclusive Tulip kits and you are ready to rock (or dip...or tie...or squirt...)

Use these as inspiration to make your own signature version - come up with your own designs and techniques. Don't forget to share your creations in our online gallery!

1. A version of this striped pillow cover from West Elm would look pretty snappy on your couch, don't you think?

 2. How about a tie dye pillow bed for your poochie? Here are the directions!

3. We love this scarlet and white bedding circular centerpiece that finishes this global look just right from House to Your Home.

4. Everyone loves cupcakes! Here is a sweet project for a girly girl bedroom - and directions too!

5. Old school '70s style is a timeless look. Even ElleDecor says so! (TIP: Tie dye two cloth napkins, sew together, add a pillow form and you are set!)

6. Check out this gorgeous indigo bedding from Ralph Lauren. This would make a great wedding or housewarming gift for someone special.  You know you can make your own version of this!

 7. How about this Wild Peace Pillow?

8. Kuba pillows. From IndigoArts.com:

Kuba pillows use the bold geometries and rich textures of vintage hand-woven raffia cloth from the Kuba people of the Congo. Left in its natural color or dyed with organic red, brown and ochre dyes, it is sewn into applique and reverse-applique, traditionally used in long wrap-around dancing skirts. The flat-weave fabric may also be tie-dyed, embroidered or decorated with cowry shells.

9. Look at this gorgeous tie dye pillow that Etsy seller, DyedStitches, made from diapers and towels! Once she adds her mixed media magic, those fabrics are transformed! We love that she thinks out of the box - cloth diapers? Awesome and oh-so-artful!

10. Tie dye can be used to make beautiful floral designs, just like this! Here is how to do it!


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In the Name of Love Pillow

Designed by Pattie Wilkinson

It’s easy to love this heart-shaped pillow! Fun textures enhance its appeal with the felt letters and jewels you add onto the stylish burlap fabric using Aleene’s® adhesives. It’s an accent piece you’ll love to have in any room in your home.

Materials List

• Aleene's® Fabric Fusion® Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive
  
  
• Aleene's® Jewel-It Embellishing Glue™
  
  

• Miscellaneous

  •   Black craft felt square
  •   Burlap fabric – ½ yard
  •   Fiberfill
  •   Assorted jewels and buttons
  •   Straight pins
  •   Jeweled Trim – 1 yard
  •   Scissors
  •   Black bias tape – 1 yard

• Patterns

  • pattern 

  Instructions

  1. Cut two heart-shaped pieces from burlap fabric.
  2. Sew pieces together, edging with black bias tape and leaving approximately a 4” opening.
  3. Stuff pillow with fiberfill and sew opening closed at seam.
  4. Cut out “Love” letters and heart from black felt.
  5. Lay cut-out letters and heart onto pillow for placement.
  6. Use Aleene’s® Fabric Fusion™ to glue “Love” letters and heart to pillow. Pin in place until set.
  7. Use Aleene’s® Jewel-It™ to adhere jewels and jeweled trim around edge of pillow. Pin in place until dry.
  8. Use Aleene’s® Jewel-It™ to adhere jewels and buttons to heart shape. Pin in place until dry.

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Pieces of My Heart Pillow Set

Designed by Allee Marderosian

Like a love meant to last, these pillows are perfect matches to your creative spirit! Tulip® Soft Fabric Paints™ fit in just right with the bold black fabric background.

Materials List

• Tulip® Fabric Paintbrushes™
  
  
• Tulip® Paint Tray Pack™
  
  
• Tulip® Soft® Fabric Paint
  
  

  		BI15784 Glacier White
  		BI15790 Crimson Red

• Miscellaneous

  •   Polyfill
  •   Red fabric – 2 yards
  •   Chalk pencil
  •   Thread to match
  •   Small paintbrush
  •   Straight pins
  •   Sewing machine
  •   Black cotton fabric ¬– 2 yards

• Patterns

  • Pattern 1 

  Instructions

  1. Lay out black fabric on a flat surface.
  2. Use chalk pencil to trace along pattern and draw out two puzzle piece shapes.
  3. Cut out.
  4. Position puzzle pieces onto red/pink fabric, use straight pins to hold in place.
  5. Cut out matching red pieces to accompany black pieces.
  6. Place right sides of fabric together, pin in place and sew together, leaving a small opening to stuff pillow. Remove straight pins as you go. Repeat on second pillow.
  7. Turn pillows right side in.
  8. Squeeze out Tulip® Soft Paint Glacier White into paint tray. Use a medium size paintbrush and write out “YOU” and “ME”. (Refer to photo.)
  9. Squeeze out Tulip® Soft Paint Crimson Red into paint tray. Use a small paintbrush and paint hearts in the bottom corners of each pillow.
  10. Let dry.
  11. Stuff pillows to liking. Sew opening shut.

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