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Something you'd find in a genie's bottle.
This easy but eye-catching pillow really brightens up your living room!

Posted by RaCh L. from Wilmington, Delaware, United States • Published See RaCh L.'s 8 projects »
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  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 1
    Step 1

    I made my pillow 12" X 12" so I just used a standard piece of scrapbook paper for my pattern and added 1/2 an inch around for seam allowance. Then I cut it out.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 2
    Step 2

    Draw a circle in the center of your pillow that takes up the majority of the pillow.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 3
    Step 3

    Then use the masking tape to make a random fractured pattern.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 4
    Step 4

    Now the fun part! Portion some mod podge into your cups/bowls/plastic containers.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 5
    Step 5

    Add one color of glitter to each container and mix.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 6
    Step 6

    Paint your glitter concoction onto the section you desire. Repeat til the whole circle is covered.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 7
    Step 7

    When its all dry see if it needs another coat, if not add a finishing layer of 'podge and let it dry.
    When that is dry you can peel your tape off and see the awesome design!

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 8
    Step 8

    Pin the two squares right sides together and sew around with a 1/2 in. inseam.
    Stop 2-3 inches from where you started.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 9
    Step 9

    Make 4 tassels out of your embroidery thread. I used half a hank for each tassel.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 10
    Step 10

    Turn your pillow inside out and sew your tassels onto the all the corners except the one closest to the hole.

  • How to make a painted cushion. Geo Glittered Throw Pillow - Step 11
    Step 11

    Stuff your pillow, starting at the corners and working your way inward. When its all stuffed, hand sew the hole closed and then sew on your final tassel!

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MissDarkMark
MissDarkMark · Workington, England, GB · 27 projects
Cute cushion. Cute cat! ☺
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