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Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial + Amazing Plaid Giveaway!

November 3, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

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Some of the very best things happen with just a bit of teamwork! I’ve had such wonderful time this year serving on the Plaid Creators team with a group of truly inspiring women from all over the country, and one thing we set our minds to when we first met in person back in February was to team up for something really extraordinary at the end of the year. Well, friends, today is the day we are revealing what we put our collective minds to do: with the help of Plaid, we created a DIY living room design with plenty of gorgeous handmade projects! 

Truly, no surface in this room went untouched as we went on our DIY quest. With decor accents, textile projects, DIY furniture, storage ideas, and a fabulous gallery wall, this room is brimming with eye candy and inspiration. And, the best part of all is that Plaid is giving you the opportunity to WIN the entire gallery wall plus $500 in craft supplies to help you create the DIY living room of your dreams in your own home! Details on that are below, but first, I’m going to share a bit more about the room design plus the tutorial for the geometric painted pillows I created for this space. Read on for all the details!

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

This is a sponsored post written in conjunction with the Plaid Creators team. All opinions are 100% my own.

I just love the eclectic vibe of this room! We opted for a color palette of blues and grays with a verdant pop of green, and I really think it came together beautifully.

You can get the entire scoop on all of the projects shared in the space with links to each of the project tutorials over on the Plaid blog, The Plaid Palette. (My personal favorites are the gorgeous DIY coffee table by Ashley of Cherished Bliss and the fabulous concrete and gold leaf planter from Erin Spain!)

WIN this entire beautiful gallery wall + $500 of crafting supplies from Plaid! #plaidcreators

Aren’t these painted baskets by Abbey at the Cards We Drew fantastic? I love that this same concept could be used in an color scheme in any space.

#PlaidCreators room makeover

For my project, I opted to combine my two creative loves–crafting and sewing–to make these fun geometric painted pillows. These are a total snap to make (truly!), and they really are a great eye-catching project to add a pop of color a room. Find the details for how to make them below.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Supplies:

  • (1) 16×16″ front panel piece cut from canvas fabric, or any heavier, home-dec weight fabric (I used a cream color, but any light color will do)
  • (2) 12×16″ back panel pieces (I used blue ticking, but anything you have on hand will do)
  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint (colors used here: Ink Spot, Steel Gray, Medium Gray, and Fresh Cut Grass)
  • Painter’s tape
  • Scissors
  • Foam pouncers
  • Coordinating thread
  • Basic sewing supplies: machine, shears, pins, etc. (Don’t forget to check out my list of my must-have sewing tools)
  • 16″ pillow insert

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To begin, cut 4 pieces of the painter’s tape using the scissors. (Don’t use your sewing shears for this step, as the adhesive on the tape will ruin them!) Affix the pieces to form a square frame on the pillow front panel, as shown.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Cut other pieces of tape in various sizes, affixing them inside the frame to form a geometric design. There really is no wrong way to do this, so just add tape strips until you achieve a look that you like!

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Use the foam pouncers to apply paint inside the various sections of the design. You can either use all one color for a monochromatic look, or you can do as I have done here and mix and match some favorite colors.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

As you apply the paint, dip the pouncer in to the paint on a paper plate, and then dab the pouncer onto a paper towel 2-3 times to remove any excess paint before applying the paint to the fabric in an up-and-down dabbing motion.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Continue applying paint until all sections of the design are filled. Allow the paint to dry completely, approximately 1 hour.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

When the paint is completely dry, remove the painter’s tape to reveal your awesome geometric design!

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

To finish the pillows, follow my handy tutorial for how to sew an envelope-back pillow.

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

In no time at all, you can whip up one of these beauties (or a set, if you prefer) for any space in your home! So fun!

DIY Geometric Painted Pillow Tutorial by Positively Splendid #plaidcreators

Be sure to stop by Plaid’s blog The Plaid Palette to see even more photos of the room reveal and close-ups of the other beautiful projects made by my fellow Plaid Creators.

Giveaway time!

How would you like to WIN the fabulous gallery wall created by the team of Plaid Creators, plus a $500 smorgasbord of fabulous craft supplies from Plaid? We are giving you a chance to do just that! (Squeal!)

1st Place: $500 collection of Plaid arts and crafts products, including supplies and tools to create your own DIY room makeover AND the entire finished wall gallery of projects exclusively created by the Plaid Creators

2nd Place: $200 collection of Plaid arts and crafts products, including supplies and tools to create your own DIY room makeover

3rd Place: $100 collection of Plaid arts and crafts products, including supplies and tools to create your own DIY room makeover

To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter below. Good luck, everyone!

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Amy @ Positively Splendid
Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.

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  1. Crystal says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Love the fun pillows!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

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