Welcome Barbara from Chase the Star!
This is the last post in the Craft Stash Bash series. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all of the different projects everyone came up with, and I hope you have too. Thanks so much to everyone who participated!
This is the last post in the Craft Stash Bash series. I’ve really enjoyed seeing all of the different projects everyone came up with, and I hope you have too. Thanks so much to everyone who participated!
Hi there! I’m Barbara from Chase the Star. I’m a wife, mom, and die-hard DIY’er and craft addict! I started blogging as a creative outlet a few months ago, but have quickly realized that it is so much more!! Not only do I get to keep my creative juices flowing, but I have a chance to inspire and be inspired by other crafty people!
At
Chase the Star you’ll find furniture transformations, easy crafts, decorating tips,
and much more!
I’m really excited to be a part of the ‘Craft Stash Bash’ series, here at Lines Across! I love this idea of using what we already have to make something fresh and new! And truth be told, it was a perfect opportunity to go through my ‘craft stash’ and organize a bit!
I found just enough fabric, paint, and hem tape to make a pillow. Perfect timing since I was working on a rocking chair project that could use just that!
My ‘Craft Stash’ consisted of:
1. Scraps of burlap (altogether about a yard)
2. Hemming tape
3. Pillow insert
4. Pins
5. Foam brush
6. Acrylic paint
7. Painting pen
8. Mod Podge spray
Here’s how craft scraps turned into a cute outdoor pillow!
1. I folded and pinned the burlap to make 2 ‘sleeves’ and secured the edges by ironing
on some hemming tape.
2. I put the pillow insert into the ‘sleeves’, one went on top, one on the bottom.
3. I ironed on some more hemming tape to seal both of the ‘sleeves’ together.
4. This pillow was going to my friend, so I printed her last initial, ‘W’, cut it out and with painter’s tape (also in my stash!) taped it on to the middle, where the ‘sleeves’ meet, for continuity.
5. Then with a painter’s pen, I traced over the letter, and removed the tape and paper cut-out!
6. To fill in the “W” I used a foam brush with the white acrylic paint.
7. Last step was to spray the entire painted letter with Mod Podge spray (in a matte finish).
I know this pillow won’t get directly rained on, but it will be exposed to the weather and elements, so better be safe than sorry!
Easy way to use up some crafting supplies already in my stash, and better, I didn’t spend a dime! That’s my kind of fun!
A BIG thanks to Rachel here at Lines Across for inviting me guest post in her “Craft, Stash, Bash” series! I had great time sharing with you guys, hope to see you over at Chase the Star soon!
Burlap wow to make it look cute, that's a talent, too.
Thanks Mary! You are very kind!
XO, Barbara @ Chase the Star
Cute!!! Hope you can link this up at my trendy tuesday party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com