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    Color Burst Pillow

    By Stacy 15 Comments

    I have seen so many color burst pillows, rugs, throws and such floating around and I particularly fell in love with the one I saw on SF Girl By Bay. So when ScotchBlue™ asked for me to partner with them in a fun new campaign to showcase pattern, I KNEW this was the perfect first project for our collaboration.

    hand painted pillow with color burst design_edited-1

     

    As I am sure you already know, pillows are a fun way to add color and pattern to a space. They are easily changed out when the mood strikes. I am sure my husband would like my mood not to strike so often.... :) #ihoardpillows

    Speaking of moods, doesn't this pillow exude happiness?

    painted pillow with color burst design

     

    So here is the low down on how to get super sharp lines when painting fabric.

    Materials Needed:

    ScotchBlue™ multi surface tape, white cotton duck fabric, ruler, pencil, foam brushes, paint, and fabric paint medium.

    Note: Follow all ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape package instructions for proper surface cleaning and prep, adhesion and removal.

    supplies for hand painted pillow

     

    First of all you'll find the center of the fabric by drawing two diagonal lines, creating and x on the square of fabric.

    find the center of the fabric_edited-1

     

    Then draw additional diagonal lines to create your star burst pattern. You can measure and make them all even or intentionally make them all different sizes like mine.

    draw lines on fabric

     

    Place the tape on the lines. Use a foam brush to apply the paint.

    use the foam brush to apply the paint

     

    Work the paint into the fabric by brushing back and forth.

    work the paint into the fabric

     

    Tip: Press your finger along the tape to make sure it has fully adhered to the fabric.

    press the tape down before painting

     

    For lighter paint colors, paint slightly inside the pencil lines to prevent the pencil lines from showing through the paint. Darker colors won’t have this problem.

    for light colors paint inside the lines

     

    Let the paint fully dry before sewing the pillow. Read the instructions on the fabric paint medium. Most will require you to heat set the paint with an iron. I iron the painted fabric before I sew it together.

    let dry before sewing

     

    Here is a quick video in case you want to see the technique I use to get the paint applied evenly.

     

     

    I LOVE this pillow in all of its colorful glory! It's cheerful burst of color on my couch. And one of my favorite things about having a ton of throw pillows that are all different is that it can go anywhere in the room. When my boys tidy the family room they never put the pillows in the same place. When I had matching pillows that went in a "certain order" before, I always went and fixed the pillows. Now it doesn't matter because they look good no matter where they go.

    hand painted color burst pillow

     

    I have partnered with ScotchBlue™ to bring you projects this summer that have lots of fun patterns! It is going to be awesome :) I have been compensated for my time. The projects and opinions are all my own.

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    Filed Under: DIY & Tutorials, Painted Fabric, Painting 15 Comments

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    Comments

    1. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss

      June 22, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Seriously love how these turned out Stacy! So bright and happy! : )

      Reply
    2. Malia

      June 22, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Wow what nice, clean lines... lovely!

      Reply
    3. Laura

      June 22, 2015 at 8:46 am

      Love the pillow! It is so bright and fun! Such a great idea to use paint so you can get the exact pattern you want.

      Reply
    4. Natalie Dixon

      June 22, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I love it! Never would have guessed you could get lines that crisp on fabric with tape!

      Reply
    5. Ursula

      June 22, 2015 at 11:38 am

      Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous! Pinned here ;)

      https://www.pinterest.com/pin/229120699769318620/

      Ursula

      Reply
    6. linda(burlap+blue)

      June 22, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      This is amazing! Such a cute pillow!

      Reply
    7. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline

      June 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      So pretty and colorful!

      Reply
    8. LUCY

      June 23, 2015 at 9:13 am

      This is crazy cool...love it! Love the video too..xo

      Reply
    9. Shannon

      June 23, 2015 at 9:16 am

      This is so creative and colourful! And a little awesome retro too!

      Reply
    10. amy @ one artsy mama

      June 23, 2015 at 9:25 am

      I LOVE that pillow! So colorful and fun, and matches everything!

      Reply
    11. Katie {Sweet Rose Studio}

      June 23, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Holy cow Stacy! That pillow is amazing and you can't even tell it was painted!

      Reply
    12. Virginia Fynes

      June 23, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I can't believe that was handmade, the lines are so crisp! Definitely bright and cheery!

      Reply
    13. Ashley @ Simply Designing

      June 23, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Aw I love this pillow!

      Reply
    14. Barb

      July 16, 2015 at 10:37 am

      I love the pillow but also LOVE the planter. Did you make the planter too? If so, how did you do it?

      Reply

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