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Little Cost, Big Impact: Decorating with Decorative Pillows

9:30 pm

Hi, everyone, I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for DesignShuffle.com, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. One of my favorite things is to visit cool design blogs like Beneath My Heart that focus on great DIY projects and low cost decorating ideas.

I am a little obsessed with pillows so I am delighted to be sharing ideas about little cost, big impact decorating with decorative pillows. Making your own pillows is really simple…if you can sew a straight line, you can make a simple square pillow. And with that skill, the pillow possibilities are endless. Here are some of my favorite DIY and low cost decorative pillows that have big impact. Enjoy!

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Decorative Pillows

These charming pillows are all clever DIY projects. Making your own pillows makes these decorative pillows even cost less with the same big impact.

Decorative Pillows

Even apparently fancy pillows, like this elaborately ruffled pillow, can be made by a DIYer. If you can’t sew, your tailor or even dry cleaner may be able to make simple pillows for you.

Decorative Pillows

Decorative pillows can add texture, color and pattern to a sofa, chair or bed. This flower petal pillow is a DIY project from Burlap & Blue.

Decorative Pillows

Etsy is a fantastic source for low cost, big impact decorative pillows. Trendy patterns and designs can be found for less than retail and can often be customized to match your interior design color palette.

Decorative Pillows

Making your own pillows is probably the biggest impact for the lowest cost. Decorative pillows can be made from all kinds of material: napkins, scarves, sweaters, old dresses, tea towels…the list goes on.

Decorative Pillows

Global, ethnic fabrics have a lot of color and pattern. Many times these fabrics can be found at low cost. Other low cost options for pillows are grain sacks, burlap, and yarn for knitted pillows.

Decorative Pillows

A collection of decorative pillows gives this bedroom design so much style. Mixing patterns within the same color palette keeps the group looking cohesive.

Decorative Pillows

Whether you buy, make or have pillows custom made, decorative pillows will add life and style to your room and décor. Add color, pattern and texture with a group of decorative pillows.

Thanks to Design Shuffle which is a wonderful inspiration site drawing ideas from tons of New York interior designers to San Francisco interior designers and more!

Thank you, Susi, for this wonderful post!

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Burlap Bird Pillow

12:19 am

Well, I was inspired so much by the bird pillows that Suzanne from Just Another Hang Up made…

that I decided to try and make one for myself.

Now don’t go a thinkin’ that my pillow will look anything like hers, ’cause it won’t! I just wanted to make a pillow with a bird on it..that’s it folks! No fancy ruffles. :)

Since we stained our patio concrete floor brown to look like tile, I decided to use some leftover brown burlap material to make my pillow.

I followed Suzanne’s instructions and found a picture of a bird online. I found it by googling “bird silhouette” to see what would come up. When I found a bird that I liked, I printed it out on my computer.

Then I placed a cutting board underneath the paper, and cut out the shape of the bird with my exacto knife.

I cut two 14.5 x 14.5 inch pieces of burlap for my 14 x 14 pillow. The extra half inch on each side allows for the seam.

Next, I centered the bird cutout in the middle of the burlap.

Then I used some white acrylic paint I had and a sponge brush to paint the bird on the material.

brown burlap bird pillow

I wasn’t sure I was liking my bird, but I put the pillow together anyway.

I sewed the right sides together, leaving a big enough space in the seam to slide the pillow form in, then I sewed up the opening.

To be honest, I wasn’t real crazy about the way it turned out.

But she’s kind of growing on me! :)

The more I see the pillow outside on the patio, the more I kind of like her.

So I think I am going to keep her for now!

I found some pillows for my patio table and chairs at Target and Garden Ridge today that I think I like. I was hoping to have my patio finished already, but it is taking me fo-eva since I am now working full time this summer.

But I am getting close!

I am definitely going to visit Kimba’s DIY Day this week! She is hosting a special DIY Day–Outdoor Edition!

If you have an outdoor project that you have completed this summer, like a front porch or a back patio, then link up and join the fun!

I will be checking out all the great ideas!

Have a blessed day.
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