Happy November!:)
Days get shorter, lights get darker, weather going to turn on winter - mode, this time of the year, we prefer to stay inside, work a little bit on our home interior, to make it cozy and warming.
What do you think about a pillowcase DIY? :)
Oh yes, NATU boxes offering an easy way to show you how make a unique pillowcase, in a natural looking way, with all the things packed what you need for this project.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let's get started! :)
Open your DIY kit, let's see what you can find in the pack:
- inside an envelope: freezer paper, print of positive message and a piece of decor foam
- two glass of paint (for textile)
- sponge brush
- pillow case made of a cotton bag
You need a pair of scissor, and some used paper or old newspaper.
Step 1:
Open the envelope and cut out the leaves from the decor foam.
Step 2:
Open the envelope again and cut out the written word of the freezer paper. The shiny side of the paper will stick on the cotton pillowcase when you warm it with the iron.
Step 3:
Open out the pillowcase - make sure the opening side is on the top - and find a place for your message, you can paint it in the middle or wherever you like. :) Try it, before you do the ironing part.
Step 4:
You need to put some used paper or old newsprint inside the pillowcase, because the cotton will be stick with the paint. Then iron the freezer paper and paint the text.
Step 5:
Find the decor foam leaves and try to set them on the pillowcase. I made a wrest, but do not be afraid to cut it into pieces - just use your creativity. :) To draw a circle - I used a small plate. Paint the scratched side of the leaves and imprint it on the fabric.
Step 6:
You are almost ready.
Let the pillowcase dry for a day, and after turn the pillowcase inside out, (take out the paper!) iron the inside of the fabric - this is how you fix the painted area, so if you wash it later, the painting will stay on the fabric.
Wash it maximum on 30 Degrees, preferred with hand not with a washing machine.
The leaves and the writing part give you a lot of idea to use them. Actually, after making one pillowcase, you can wash the decor foam, and let it dry and use again! The freezer paper can be reusable too, dry it and paint something else.:)
Here are some other options:
We hope you like it, it was a pleasure to prepare this DIY kit for you!
Have a happy day, maker! :)
Read about the other DIY kits and the whole concept of the NATU here.
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