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The How to on stenciling How to stencil on just about anything

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How to on stenciling

I can’t sew for nothing! But I can stencil, use a hot glue gun, and stitch witch any day of the week. I am in LOVE with stitch witchery, it truly is amazing stuff.

Today I am sharing a diy painters tarp pillow.

I have used this stencil NOW 6 different ways and you can 

 
view my DIY gallery/Stencil projects to get the how to’s.
SO easy, so fun,
 
and the stencil was only $2.00 at Hobby lobby. I don’t think they make this one anymore. No worries, I found others for you that I will share at the end of this post.
 
I bought another drop cloth the other day and thought I would attempt some pillow making.
 
EASY PEASY once again.
 
I started with this…

I started with my square, which I used a slip cover from another pillow as my template. Canvas came from Walmart, however you can get paint canvases of course at Home depot. Lowes, and Amazon which I will leave the direct link down below.

DIY Drop Cloth pillow

How to stencil on a drop cloth

What I did after I stenciled is put my stenciled square face down on top of the one another with the stitch witchery at all but one end, I cut long strips to put across each end.

How to make a pillow with a drop cloth material

I used a very small artist brush for the stenciling part and did my words  randomly

 
I tied the bottoms with some twine as the pillow was too fat and I could not pull it together to use the stitch witchery.

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Find some goodies down below to get you started making your own Drop Cloth Pillows

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Filed Under: Drop cloth projects, No sew pillows, Stenciling Projects

Comments

  1. Jem says

    April 3 at 10:52 pm

    Those cushions would go so perfectly in the bedroom makeover I'm planning!! They've turned out beautifully Debbie! I love the stencilling details too – enough to be interesting but not over the top, it looks really authentic! 🙂

    Hope you've had a lovely weekend!

    Jem xXx

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  2. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says

    April 3 at 10:52 pm

    Very crafty gal, with an ever so cute pillow. Did you also make the stencil? Just love it:)

    Reply
  3. donatella says

    April 3 at 11:01 pm

    those pillows looks terrific! …and thanks for the newbie party!!!

    Reply
  4. Butterscotch Caramel says

    April 3 at 11:03 pm

    Can I just say five words: You're the best blog friend!!!
    I'm not a sewer either. You are my kind of friend.
    Laurie

    Reply
  5. Pam says

    April 3 at 11:04 pm

    I LOVE this pillow!! So cute Debbie and I love that you didn't have to do any sewing. That's my kind of pillow. 🙂

    Thanks for hosting the Newbie party!

    Pam

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    April 3 at 11:07 pm

    I can't sew, so that is my kind of pillow! Looks great! Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  7. cheeky curves says

    April 3 at 11:09 pm

    That looks really great, and thats coming from someone who sews everything. I love the stencils. I am definetly going to try this out.

    Reply
  8. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    April 3 at 11:10 pm

    I love the pillow! So cute, Debbie! I never could get the hang of stitch witchery! LOL! It's a good thing I can sew!

    Reply
  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    April 3 at 11:14 pm

    Wow, girl. That is too cute and no sew is perfect for me, too.

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    April 3 at 11:17 pm

    Oh my gorgeous! I love those pillows.
    Thanks for sharing and thanks for the party!

    Reply
  11. mississippi artist says

    April 3 at 11:19 pm

    I need some stitch witchery stuff!LOVE THESE!

    Reply
  12. Gail says

    April 3 at 11:25 pm

    Love your pillow and the stenciling, Debbie! It turned out great.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

    Reply
  13. All That Glitters says

    April 3 at 11:29 pm

    Super cute pillow Miss Debbie!!!

    Reply
  14. Marianne says

    April 3 at 11:34 pm

    I must go out and get myself a painters tarp. I love to sew and have made everything in my home! I love these pillows and what a great idea…..stenciling!
    Marianne 🙂

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  15. Mel says

    April 3 at 11:38 pm

    I adore that cushion! Very clever.

    Reply
  16. Glenda/MidSouth says

    April 4 at 12:04 am

    Stitch witchery was my friend many times. Really like the pillow.
    Enjoy your evening.

    Reply
  17. Martina @ Northern Nesting says

    April 4 at 12:19 am

    Debbie you are the QUEEN OF CRAFTING!! LOVE that pillow and I really need to purchase that stencil I Love it!! Thanks again for hosting my friend, Martina

    Reply
  18. Gina says

    April 4 at 12:20 am

    I love your pillow & I love the stencil…great idea! I can't sew either so this project is right up my alley.

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    April 4 at 12:20 am

    I love your new pillows, Debbie….so crafty…I love that there's no sewing! Thanks for hosting the newbie party again.

    Reply
  20. molly susan strong says

    April 4 at 12:27 am

    Not so new but would love to post ere to encourage others to market themselves thru my bog and then onward. LOVE the pillow and the stencil. very cool.

    Reply
  21. Luxy Living says

    April 4 at 12:28 am

    Thank you for hosting! We appreciate you letting us link.
    Love the pillow.

    Fuchsia

    Reply
  22. Blondie's Journal says

    April 4 at 12:44 am

    Love it, Debbie! It looks amazing!

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  23. Donnie says

    April 4 at 12:45 am

    What a cute pillow. Great job. I'll try to be back later to visit around.

    Reply
  24. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    April 4 at 1:06 am

    You are so smart! you really can make anything! ♥♥♥

    Reply
  25. laxsupermom says

    April 4 at 1:11 am

    Love these! The stenciled words are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    April 4 at 1:27 am

    Love the pillows! the stenciling is great.

    Reply
  27. Martha says

    April 4 at 1:50 am

    Hi Debbie- Those are some cute pillows! Have a great week! Linked some goodies to your party-thanks for hosting! =)

    Reply
  28. Just B @ Love Where You Live says

    April 4 at 1:55 am

    Debbie – These pillows turned out great! I don't claim to be handy, so I appreciate the step by step. Thanks again for hosting this weekly party. Have a great week. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    April 4 at 2:01 am

    Thank you for posting this. I don't sew either and I had never thought of using stitch witch for this. I have used it to hem curtains…i am going to have to start thinking outside the box! That pillow is wonderful…love the stenciling on it. Great job!!

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  30. Dee says

    April 4 at 2:02 am

    I'm still trying to figure out sewing so this post is right up my alley. I must say it looks really pretty! I love it!

    Dee

    Reply
  31. Kathy says

    April 4 at 2:18 am

    Debbie this is uber cool! I think this might be my favorite project you have done…are you going to start up an Etsy shop or stocking up on Christmas gifts for your friends? Love, Love, Love it!

    Reply
  32. Vicki says

    April 4 at 2:29 am

    Loving this pillow. The stenciling and red stripe are perfect.

    Reply
  33. Jodi says

    April 4 at 2:33 am

    Great post! I love the pillows. You are so clever!

    Reply
  34. Liz- says

    April 4 at 3:06 am

    So neat Debbie! You have so much inspiration! You have a lot of fun with your projects!

    Reply
  35. FLOWERSHOPGURL says

    April 4 at 3:06 am

    Wow Debbie, I am in love with your pillow, so cute! Where do you get all your energy? I hope you have a great week!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  36. Something Nice and Pretty says

    April 4 at 3:19 am

    Thanks for reminding me about the stitch whitcher, I'd forgotten all about it, love your pillow! I'm not much of a sewer either!

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  37. Anita says

    April 4 at 3:34 am

    Debbie you are kidding!! Only you can do that without sewing! That is the cutest pillow. Maybe I need to try stitch witchery instead of trying to locate the sewing machine! Hey we color people have to stick together, lol! I crave the blue wall color Pat at BPM has in her dining room, but I have nothing that color. Some day…

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  38. [email protected] at the Crossroads says

    April 4 at 3:48 am

    Love your pillows and love the fact that you didn't have to sew them even better. I'm linking up to the newbie party. Thanks so much for doing this!

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  39. Jemsmom says

    April 4 at 4:00 am

    GET OUT!!!! That is awesome! I would have never thought that wasn't a perfectly sewed pillow and I love the stenciling on it! You rock!

    Reply
  40. Emily at The Fine House says

    April 4 at 5:39 am

    Debbie,

    Adorable pillow and thanks for the invite to your newbie party!

    I'm now another devoted follower:)

    Reply
  41. Melanie says

    April 4 at 6:54 am

    Thanks for hosting once again! I love your no-sew pillows. They really do look sewn!

    Melanie
    youmadethat.blogspot.com

    Reply
  42. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] says

    April 4 at 6:57 am

    That's very clever! I've seen bondaweb, but that just looks stuck down, your cushion really looks like it has a seam! The stencilling is great too. Have a lovely week x

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  43. Grannys Attic says

    April 4 at 11:01 am

    Love the pillows you did a great job. Thanks for hosting the party! Hugs, Vicky

    Reply
  44. linda says

    April 4 at 12:41 pm

    wow who needs to pay 50bucks at pottery barn this is amazing 🙂

    Reply
  45. Deneen says

    April 4 at 1:00 pm

    Love the pillows! I need you to make me some!!!
    dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

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  46. Daniella says

    April 4 at 1:01 pm

    Holy Crow! You are crafty crazy!! These burlap pieces you have been making are all fabulous, but this pillow is amazing!!! You go girl!!
    xxDaniella

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  47. NanaDiana says

    April 4 at 1:04 pm

    Debbie! Your pillow looks great! You are so talented that I'll bet you would be a great seamstress with just a little bit of practice…especially to do straight seams like the pillow! However, this is wonderful for a non-sewn pillow! Great looking-artsy with Pottery Barn glam! A winner!!! xxoo Diana

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  48. JamieS says

    April 4 at 1:14 pm

    I am a new follower! Thanks for the party… I need to make some new pillows to spruce up my outdoor sitting area, these are so cute!

    Reply
  49. Erika . . . with a K says

    April 4 at 1:24 pm

    The pillow looks great, I love it!!

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  50. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says

    April 4 at 1:41 pm

    Happy Monday Debbie – i love the pillow you made. Especially the stenciling.

    Reply
  51. ERICA says

    April 4 at 1:47 pm

    I love your blog… and your cushions!!

    Reply
  52. CalypsoInTheCountry says

    April 4 at 1:53 pm

    Love the pillows! Thanks for hosting today!

    Reply
  53. Diane says

    April 4 at 2:06 pm

    Love your pillow, you did a great job of it! Thanks for hosting the Newbie party. This week my post is not on crafting or DIY projects, but I thought you might get a chuckle from it. Diane

    Reply
  54. Katie says

    April 4 at 2:10 pm

    Oops, sorry Debbie. I just re-read the guidelines :/

    I think I was checking our your cute pillow, and got caught up in everyone's posts and just posted mine too….w/o reading the guidlines. I loved the pillow and I like that you have something for new for new bloggers! 🙂

    –Katie
    http://www.blah2beautiful.blogspot.com

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  55. Pattie says

    April 4 at 2:21 pm

    OK Debbie, where do you find those stencil??? I never can find any like this…Do tell

    Pattie

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  56. Jerri Neddermeyer says

    April 4 at 2:58 pm

    These pillows are so cool….I might need to do some of that kind of stenciling for pillows on my kitchen benches! Thanks for hosting the newbie party!

    Reply
  57. Val says

    April 4 at 3:01 pm

    You always amaze me!! I LOVE THE pillow and the writing on it…Genius. HUGS

    Reply
  58. Ann-Marie ~ Brambly says

    April 4 at 4:08 pm

    Wonderful pillow! Everything about it is lovely. I want to try this.

    Ann-Marie

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  59. Lanell says

    April 4 at 4:10 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    Posting my delicious Strawberry soup since Spring is in the air. Love the pillow. I just got my first cricut. Look out, my wheels are turning and the craftiness is hopefully going to give me some good results. Thanks for another fun party.

    Reply
  60. Erin says

    April 4 at 4:55 pm

    Awesome pillow Debbie!!! I love it and I am going to have to get some stitch witchery stuff…thanks for an idea!

    Reply
  61. Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea says

    April 4 at 5:08 pm

    The pillow looks fabulous. Where did you buy the stencil and canvas? Cheers

    Reply
  62. xinex says

    April 4 at 7:12 pm

    Cute pillows! You did another great job, Debbie…Christine

    Reply
  63. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    April 4 at 7:16 pm

    Debbie, you are always so clever with your projects!

    Reply
  64. Ms. Bake-it says

    April 4 at 8:01 pm

    Love the pillow Debbie! That's my kind of sewing! I will have to add this to my to do list. I have a couple of pillows I want to make but the lack of a sewing machine was holding me back. I would love to make one similar to yours for the bench in my kitchen.

    Thanks for the tutorial!

    ~ Tracy

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  65. Renegades says

    April 4 at 8:32 pm

    What a cute pillow idea!

    This blog hop is a good one also!

    Reply
  66. Kaitlyn says

    April 4 at 11:29 pm

    Thanks for hosting a "newbie" party…I'm still fairly new and I love meeting other bloggers!

    Reply
  67. Pamela says

    April 4 at 11:41 pm

    Debbie this is so cool! I love the stencilling on the pillow and the fabric too!!! Great job for a non sewer!!

    Reply
  68. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    April 4 at 11:55 pm

    That pillow is just wonderful Debbie!
    If you can do all that believe me, you could sew!
    Very creative and would make a great addition to any home!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  69. Pam says

    April 5 at 12:09 am

    I have been using Stitch Witchery for years. Why drag out the sewing machine when you can drag out the iron!

    Reply
  70. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes says

    April 5 at 12:12 am

    Love it! Thanks for the great tips!

    Reply
  71. Tiaras & Bow Ties says

    April 5 at 1:16 am

    Debbie, thanks for popping over and leaving a sweet comment! Makes my day. Thanks for havin' this newbie party for newbies like me!
    Hugs,
    Kim

    Reply
  72. [email protected] says

    April 5 at 1:39 am

    Your pillow is sooo cute! I may just have to try one of these, thanks for showing.

    Reply
  73. Vicky says

    April 5 at 2:03 am

    Debbie…I added your link to my post. I had added your Blog Hop button to my blog itself.

    Thank you for your sweet comments!

    Vicky
    Oil In My Lamp

    Reply
  74. [email protected] says

    April 5 at 2:12 am

    I love your pillow. Great job and very unique!

    Reply
  75. Linda says

    April 5 at 3:43 am

    What a fun, creative pillow! Congrats on the great about.com feature!

    Reply
  76. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria says

    April 5 at 3:44 am

    Debbie my friend this is so dang cute I really love this..maybe I'll steal it from you ha ha!! Love ya girl..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

    Reply
  77. The Polka Dot Closet says

    April 5 at 4:43 am

    Debbie, you did a a fabulous job, looks like it came right out of a high end store, did baby cakes make it home OK?

    Carol

    Reply
  78. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    April 5 at 5:22 am

    Hi Debbie, The pillow is wonderful and I love the stencil you used.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  79. Melanie says

    April 5 at 11:18 am

    Wow, Debbie!! Your pillows are awesome!! You did a fabulous job! How smart to pull it together with twine like that! The perfect, no-sew pillow! 🙂

    Reply
    • angela says

      August 14 at 8:54 am

      your pillow is so original. Perfect for non sewers. the only thing that puzzles me is how did you put twine on the bottom of the pillow. When i looked at it it seemed there was open spaces. Did you hand sew the twine? Just asking!!!!!! Thank you.

      Reply
      • debbiedoo's says

        August 14 at 9:05 am

        No Angela. I made tiny slits with my scissors and looped the twine through the slits and then tied them together.

        Reply
  80. My Creative Intuitions says

    April 5 at 12:39 pm

    Love the pillow!! Thanks for hosting the Newbie Party!! =)

    ~Jan

    Reply
  81. Inspire Me Heather says

    April 5 at 1:13 pm

    Lovely pillows! I'm trying to pick out my *new* no-sew pillows and I sure like yours! Oh and I'm new here, glad I found ya!!

    Reply
  82. Emily says

    April 6 at 1:51 pm

    You gave such great instructions I think I could make those pillows. I love them, and there're so pricey in shops. Great Post………just joined your list of followers.
    Please stop by The French Hutch

    ~Emily

    Reply
  83. stefanie says

    April 6 at 4:33 pm

    its gorgeous!!!! have to try this, thanks!

    Reply
  84. Tauja Catchings says

    April 7 at 2:30 am

    Just found your blog and I love it! Thanks for the awesome Newbie party-I'm linked up and ready to go! The pillows might just be one of my next projects!!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  85. Sue says

    April 8 at 12:58 am

    hey Deb, this pillow is just toooo cuuuute for words!!! Love your stenciled recipe. I would be sewing my pillow, since my momma taught me back when I was in 4th grade. I can't manage the stitchery glue thing… LOL

    Reply
  86. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    July 11 at 10:17 am

    So cute Debbie! Pinned it!
    Kelly

    Reply
  87. Suzanne says

    January 9 at 3:19 pm

    Love this! And I’m so glad to see I can find the stencil at Hobby Lobby…I don’t own a cricket or similar machine.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's says

      January 9 at 3:31 pm

      Great, hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

      Reply

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