Upcycled Pillow Cases

Sponge Stamp Throw Pillow

1. Insert paper or cardboard inside your pillow so that the paint does not soak through both sides
2. Cut your sponge into a half circle (lemon slice shape).
3. Cut a single small raindrop shape out of the sponge scraps. This will be your lemon seed stamp.
4. Pour out some Sunbeam onto your plate and dab it with your half circle sponge until the surface of the sponge is saturated.
5. Press your sponge to the pillow to create the lemon shape. Continue loading and pressing to create the pattern (see image). Allow to dry.
6. Using Toasted Marshmallow and your small seed stamp, create seeds on a few of the lemon slices and allow to dry.
7. Repeat on the opposite side if desired.    

1. Insert paper or cardboard inside your pillow so that the paint does not soak through both sides
2. Basecoat one side of your pillow in Acapulco and allow to dry.
3. Using your paintbrushes and toothbrushes, splatter your pillow with the remaining colors until the desired look is achieved. Allow to dry.
4. Repeat on the opposite side if desired.

1. Create strips of fabric by ripping on the grain or cutting to desired length and width.
2. Lay your pillow cover on a flat surface and begin to lay out your design by placing your fabric strips until you get the desired look.
3. Using a paint brush, apply Mod Podge ® Fabric to your pillowcase and press your fabric to the surface.
4. To create extra texture, use your fingers to bunch fabric up.
5. Once finished and dry to the touch, insert pillow into the case and reapply Mod Podge ® Fabric to any unstuck spots.

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