Hey there!!~
Today, I am sharing a diy housewarming gift idea that I had not intended on doing.
You see, I bought a gift on line. When it arrived the day of the housewarming party I was terribly disappointed in the actual size of it. It wasn’t cheap either, but I have to admit it was my own fault for not looking at the actual dimensions. I was scouring the net for something industrial in style considering that is the couples personal style and when I ran across this lantern, I thought to myself this is it, it’s perfect.
The lantern alone just didn’t seem like enough for this special couple and to celebrate their new home.
Thankfully I had craft supplies on hand and came up with the perfect little extra something something.
A few moths back I bought around 5 of these decorative pillow covers from Hobby lobby on line
HERE
Here is another recent pillow I made, stenciled and painted with chalk paint HERE
I actually painted half the pillow with chalky paint because I had goofed up something and had to fix it. I always manage to goof and fix pretty quickly. It’s called craft recovery:)
I had this home stencil for a few years ago. I had done some fall kitchen burlap art with it and I don’t believe I have used it again since. How appropriate though for a new home saying…and on a pillow.
I added a few cute burlap flower embellishments and fortunately even had a pillow insert.
Thrilled with the end result and I hope they enjoy it.
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Plaid folk art home stencil
Burlap flower embellishments
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I know I love it! Really cute .. It’s nice to go shopping at home.. Lol! I do.. In my basement… Always finding something down there. I’m sure they will love their gift?
They did love it:) I was so happy I had that little extra.
What a special gift. When something is homemade it has a part of you in it. Those are the gifts that mean the most. I just got a few stencils and can hardly wait to use them. Just beautiful.
Great Rhonda! enjoy.
I bet your friends liked the pillow better than the lantern, just because it was something you made. I love how it turned out.
They seemed pretty thrilled with it:)
I didn’t know you could get pillow covers from Hobby Lobby! Beautiful housewarming gift, and I think I need that for MY house! 🙂 Another great idea, Debbie, with beautiful results! Have a great day!
Thanks Judy! I left the links for the pillows in the post.
That is a great gift! I love it. I have to go online and find some of these items. Thanks for sharing.
Yep, I leave all the links for the supplies. Thanks Doris.
Love this pillow. A perfect home warming gift. Yea!
Thank you Kathleen.
I really like this. Good job!
What a wonderful housewarming gift, Debbie! I had no idea HL had pillow covers like that. You’ve turned it into a lovely piece of home decor your friends will treasure. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs,
Kris
It’s a lovely gift…I think they’ll love it!
The pillow is cute and thoughtful, makes me think my friends were cheated. All they got was a hand painted toilet plunger with a note that said I hope they always have a pot to piss in.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! That was an awesome gift Bliss.