It’s time for our monthly Creative Craft time. I just love sharing great crafts with y’all! This month we have 16 bloggers sharing some awesome crafts. Are you ready to get your crafting skills on? The craft blog hop is hosted by Chloe, Celebrate and Decorate and Andrea, Design Morsel. At the bottom of my craft tutorial I will share each participant’s link to their craft.
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For my craft today I am taking some Dollar Tree household items to make a cute Fall pillow cover. I went over to the bath section and cleaning section to find the main items for the pillow cover. Let’s get started making a cute textured pillow for your Fall home this season!
Here’s what you need to make your own pillow cover:
- Pumpkin template (I provided below)
- 3 Dollar Tree bath mats
- 2 Dollar Tree dust mop pad
- a piece of burlap
- Surebonder glue and glue gun
- Sewing machine (you could use the Surebonder glue as well
- Pieces of Dollar Tree Nautical rope
- 2 Dollar Tree burlap leaves
- Some Dollar Tree twine
Sizing the Material for the Main Part of the Pillow
Laying one full bath mat down flat on your table. Placing the second mat on top folding it ¹⁄³ into the center.
Laying the third mat on top of the two mats, folding that one ¼ in to the center.
I trimmed the two folds up to reduce the bulk. After cutting the two piece I zigzag stitched the cut ends. I then folded the two cut end 1 inch down stitching the fold line in place. Place the mats to the side for now.
Cutting Out the Pumpkin Pattern
I am sharing the pumpkin template with you that I used. For your pillow cover resize the pattern to fit. I cut the template out in 4 sections. 1-2-3 and stem.
Using pattern #1; place it on the back of the dust mop pad and cut out.
I did the same with pattern #2 and #3 of the pumpkin pattern.
Taking a piece of burlap ribbon tracing out the stem and cutting it out.
Attaching the Pumpkin to the Bath Mat
Taking the full bath mat and your pillow form to find the center.
Place the center of the pumpkin on the mat pinning in place. I am going to sew it on my mat but you can glue it with fabric glue. Make sure to lift up the fur and stitch on the lining.
Did the same with the two sides of the pumpkin.
Attaching the stem with a basic stitch or glue.
Creating the Pillow Cover
Lay the pumpkin cover face up on a flat surface. Lay one of the cut mat face down, (trim edge in the center) on top of the pumpkin cover. Pin the upper edge only.
Lay the other cut mat on on top making sure the trim part is in the center. Pin all around the mats.
Stitch around the edges. I had to change to a heavy duty needle to get through the mats. You should have a little pocket in your pillow cover.
Turn the pillow inside out. Making sure to press out the corners.
Detailing the pumpkin with twine and Surebonder glue.
To add rims to the pumpkin I braided three piece of twine and glued it where I wanted the rims to be.
I unraveled a piece of nautical rope giving me three pieces, using a single piece to outline the pumpkin and stem.
I also made vines with a single piece of the rope using Surebonder glue to attach it to the pillow.
Added two pieces of burlap leaves to the stem, as well.
I know the tutorial reads a little long but as you are making the pillow cover it doesn’t seem long at all, actually it’s fun. You can make your own fun design.
Can you believe this cost under $6 bucks? It was made out of all Dollar Tree items. Never thought about it when I was making it, wouldn’t it be so cute with little corner pompoms? Oh yes it would!
Next up is Rebecca, Zucchini Sisters I can’t wait to see what she has for us.
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
Terrie, this is absolutely one of the cutest things I’ve seen. It looks so cozy, the kind of pillow you really want to sink into, and high-end looking like a good quality Pottery Barn pillow cover. Bravo! Pinned, and thanks for sharing. (Saw it featured on Barb’s French Ethereal Share Your Style).
Thanks Rita! I love how the pillow turned out and will be showcasing it in our home this Fall.
I was so excited to be featured. Thank you again!
Terrie, this is just adorable!!! I could see this for a cute bathmat in a child’s bathroom as well as your sweet pillow. Happy that you linked up last week; your post is featured tonight at Share Your Style #275. <3
Happy fall to you,
Barb 🙂
Oh I am so happy! Thank you Barbara.
Terrie, your pillow is so cute. I love your creativity. You always think outside of the box. Very good instructions.
Thank Carol. I try to bring new ideas to everyone. So happy this pillow turned out so cute. I love the textures. Happy Fall!
What a fabulous pillow, Terrie! It checks off all the boxes – neutral and cozy. I love the textures with the burlap, jute, fuzzy bath mat and soft mop pads. This has got to be one of the most clever Dollar Tree projects I’ve ever seen! It was fun crafting with you 🙂
Thanks Rebecca. All the items makes a cute pillow. It’s thick and not cheesy. It will be a pillow cover used for a long time.
This is so cute, Terrie! I love the different textures you used! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks Cecilia. Yes I love all the textures too. Makes a perfect Fall pillow. Happy Fall!
Oh my goodness Terrie, Your pumpkin pillow is SO adorable! I would have never looked twice at bathmats or dust mop pads for crafting. I’ll be shopping at Dollar Tree from now on with fresh eyes. 🙂 Happy to be hopping with you this week ♥
Thanks Mary. I wanted something thick to use as the main piece. I had the mop pads in my craft closet because I knew they would be a great piece to use in any craft. Love how this turned out. Happy Fall!
I’ve seen those dust mops used for wreaths, etc but never a pillow! Such a cute idea and I just love all of the texture!
I know Christine. I picked up a couple for crafts, wasn’t for sure what I would use them for until I thought about making a pillow cover. Isn’t this just so cute? Love all the textures it brings. Thanks Christin.
Wow!!! This is amazing Terrie! So unbelievably creative! It looks expensive😍
Thank you Joy. I am happy how the pillow turned out and how inexpensive it was. Looks high in too.
Terrie, this is SO cute! You are so creative, AND handy! I would never have thought to use bath mats in this way. It is so amazing that this project is all from the dollar store! You certainly rocked this!
Awe thanks Chloe! The pillow turned out adorable. I had the mop pads in my craft stash and needed something thick for the main material. One day while walking through Dollar Tree I noticed the rugs. So I grabbed three, cheaper than buying material to make it. I love how they look.
Terrie, you knocked this project out of the park! Wow, I love your creative styling of putting all those DT elements together to create a fabulous fall pillow. And, thanks for the great tutorial. Pinned! Honestly, the pillow looks like something expensive from Pottery Barn.
Oh thank you so much Debbee. So happy the pillow tutorial was easy to follow. I love how the pillow looks expensive. Thanks again!
What a super cute pillow! Fall and Halloween are my favorite and I love this. Wonderful crafting with you and thanks for sharing!
Thanks Chas! I always have so much fun crafting with you too my friend. Happy Fall!
This is a wonderful project and turned out great. I wouldn’t think to use a bath mat.
We don’t have Dollar Tree we have another name and it’s not great.
All say Dollar Tree is the best.
Cindy
It’s a shame you don’t have a Dollar Tree close by. I am sure if you have a Walmart they have things similar. Maybe…
Have a great day my friend.
Super creative Terrie! This pillow is a chucky, fluffy, textured marvel. Using bath mats and mop heads from the dollar tree makes it really affordable.
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It really is a nice pillow cover. Very thick and fluffy for sure. Thank you Rachelle.
How sweet and creative, Terrie! Love how the pumpkin pillow turned out! But I must tell you about my original response! Imagine my surprise when I saw those fluffy dust mop covers! I thought when I saw the materials – “oh no she didn’t!” Because I picked up a few of those covers for a future project, too! Though not for a pumpkin – thank goodness! I’m still thinking on what to make, if ever – so no worries!
Gail I have a Christmas project using those mop pads. We ought to do a hop on what we can do with those mops. ha!
This is as cute as it can be! Pinned it for later reference. I will have to look at things at Dollar Tree in a different way.
Donna, it’s the only way I go into the Dollar Tree. I go down every aisle… I mean every one. Never know what might pop in my mind. Thanks girl for stopping by.
Terrie, this is too cute!! Going to give it a try!
Pamela
Oh Pam post it and then tag me in it when you get done. Can’t see what you do with your pillow cover. Make sure you use a super heavy needle on your machine. I broke one. ha!
Terrie this is beyond adorable and wow, how clever you are to use bath mats and mop pads! LOVE the texture and how you detailed the pumpkin! Super cute and super creative!
Thanks Jenna. It was a fun craft to make. I love all the textures the pillow has. Happy Fall Jenna.
Wow Terrie – this is incredibly creative and brilliant! I’m using mop pads right now to lay a new floor and never would’ve thought to use it in crafting – lol.
Sara I have never used the pads before while cleaning my house but I will be sure to stock them up in my craft closet. I have an idea for a Christmas craft with it now. ha! Thank you my friend.
I pinned this, Terrie! I cannot believe how you created this!! Amazing creativity!! I will never look at a dust mop the same way again! : )
Liberty
Thanks Liberty. I know I don’t use the mop pads in the house but I do in my craft room. ha!