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DIY Country Pillow and Front Porch Mini-Makeover Has Begun

June 5, 2013 By Tanya 53 Comments

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While we completed many of our home improvement goals last year, tackling
much of anything outside just did not get accomplished.
With a broken foot and two kiddos in diapers, I spent half the summer last
year hobbling around with ice wishing I had not tripped in my kitchen
and was perhaps a bit more graceful.

But, this year the pressure is on.
Our daughter is getting married in our backyard in less than 4 weeks, and
while we are working hard on cleaning it up and making it pretty, the front
porch could use a little freshening up too.

Sometimes that all that’s needed to make you feel really good when you pull
into your driveway and the first thing that greets you is a welcoming porch.

A new pot or two (or fifteen) with some pretty summer flowers.
A new doormat.
And a few lovely things to make it homey and you.

Initially I saw a similar pillow by Joss And Main and saved the picture for
what would eventually be the inspiration to get the ball rolling on my
porch mini-makeover.

Here is what I used to make a sweet little country pillow…
Canvas fabric from JoAnn’s (about 1/2 yard depending on pillow form)
Stencil from Hobby Lobby
Plaid acrylic craft paint & sponge pouncer
pillow form, scissors, thread, needle and sewing machine if available
Iron on steam setting to smooth out wrinkles in canvas before cutting
Plain white sheets of paper, pen

I measured the pillow form and stayed well within those measurements 
while I traced my wording out before I began to stencil.
Next I used my sponge paint pouncer to apply black acrylic paint to stencil
on the letters. As I moved from letter to letter, I placed a few sheets of blank
copy paper over each area I had just stenciled to protect it from smearing.
Once I was done I let the paint dry and stitched together the front and back 
of my pillow with a 1/2 inch seam allowance.  Turning the cover right side out
and putting the pillow form in was next.  The last step was to simply whip stitch 
the last seam across the bottom shut and my y’all pillow was complete!

Having family in the South, I understand that I am only addressing a small 
group of people when I refer to them as y’all.
If addressing a larger group (3+ people) I would then have referred to them
as all y’all.  If I am mistaken on this, forgive me as I am from the North.
That may be my next pillow for larger functions.
For now y’all seems more personal.
I just ran out of iced tea and my flowers are wilting in the heat so it looks 
like it’s time to get out there and do some damage control.
And when I am done I plan on sitting a spell and putting my feet up.
To enjoy my gazillion little flower pots and new pillow.
Do y’all like it too? 
Are you working on the exterior of your home right now too on maybe a 
large or small DIY project?
Until next time,


 

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Skip To My Lou
Alderberry Hill 
The Scoop @ The Farmhouse Porch 
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Home Stories A to Z 
The DIY Dreamer 
The Winthrop Chronicles 
Today’s Creative Blog 
House On The Way
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Wednesday
Ginger Snap Crafts 
Southern Lovely 
Lil’ Luna  
Vintage Gwen
 http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/06/wow-us-wednesdays-122.html 
From My Front Porch To Yours

Thursday
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Friday 
Inspire Me @ Liz Marie Blog
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  1. MaryBill Soulios says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Looks very inviting. Love the pillow and I do live in the south & yes, ya' got the sayin right! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Cranberry Morning says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Cute pillow! Looks like a perfect setting.

    Reply
  3. Krista thehappyhousie says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    So cute Tanya! I love the stenciled pillow- have been thinking of doing something similar for our dining room. May have to try it now that I see it turned out so well for you! I love the flower pots come later spring, so exciting to get them all planted and growing. (not quite as fun to water them…)
    Krista

    Reply
  4. Bronwyn says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    This the perfect little touch for your front porch! And the sentiment – heartwarming! You'll be ready for the wedding – I have no fear. One step at a time and don't forget to show us pictures along the way!! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Sarah Beth says

    June 5, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Oh my goodness. That is the cutest thing ever! Adding that to my project wish list.

    xoxo,

    Sarah @ The Country Inspired
    http://thecountryinspired.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Orchard Girls says

    June 5, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Love your pillow! I saw those on Joss & Main, as well. It inspired me to do something very similar, and I'm planning on sharing the project on Friday. 🙂 Maybe great minds think alike.

    Have a great day!
    -Kenzie @ orchardgirls.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Brooke Larsen says

    June 5, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    So so cute I love it
    Brooke
    http://startathome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Lori J says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:21 am

    That came out adorable!
    Looks pretty easy.

    Reply
  9. Michele Alger says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:47 am

    Okay, I completely need one of these pillows! We lived in the south when we were first married (22yrs. ago), so this saying has sentimental significance. How truly fun!! 😉

    Reply
  10. thepaintedapron.com says

    June 6, 2013 at 3:24 am

    too adorable! Love love love!
    Jenna

    Reply
  11. srpprcrftr says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Love your pillow gal, great job. Looks like a nice quick project, my kind. You got the wording perfect.
    I always make envelope closure then I stencil or put transfer on with towels and cardboard inside while painting. I'll have to check out Jo-Ann's for that canvas. Happy days

    Reply
  12. Megan Vaughn says

    June 6, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Love it, Tanya! My sister in South Carolina would love to have this down there. She's always saying y'all…lol. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Katie Drane says

    June 6, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I love this pillow Tanya! Too cute!

    Katie

    Reply
  14. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    June 6, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    The perfect pillow for a front porch. I just can't imagine hosting a wedding…you are amazing! Best of luck with all the last minute preps.

    Reply
  15. Sam @ The Junk House says

    June 6, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    I love it! So cute! I have some outdoor projects on my to-do list, but none of them are as fun. Mostly landscaping…

    Reply
  16. ingrid@nowathomemom says

    June 6, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    your pillow is very, very pretty Tanya and very welcoming! 🙂
    Love how you did it!
    our plans to work outdoors has failed for now, we started working on our yard but the weather has not helped and this weekend it will rain! hope we will be able to start working soon! 🙂
    thanks for the inspiration with your beautiful pillow!

    Reply
  17. Debbiedoo's says

    June 6, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    CAYUTE! You know I love this, would be perfect for my Southern Porch…I may have to copy it:)

    Reply
  18. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    I'm about the farthest from the south you can get…but I love this 🙂

    Reply
  19. Vickie says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Lol Tanya. I also copy things I see on Joss and Main and save them in my DIY Folder. I love the pillow and will follow your directions on making it. We live in Texas so the saying is right on. Thanks so much for sharing the steps.

    Reply
  20. Vickie says

    June 6, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Lol Tanya. I also copy things I see on Joss and Main and save them in my DIY Folder. I love the pillow and will follow your directions on making it. We live in Texas so the saying is right on. Thanks so much for sharing the steps.

    Reply
  21. Melissa@daisymaebelle.com says

    June 7, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Love that pillow! Perfect word choice! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

    Reply
  22. Ana Lopes says

    June 7, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Hi Tanya,I love your gorgeous pillow!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. creativedominican says

    June 8, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Very cute! Just pinned it. Found you over at the StoneGable Linky party.

    Reply
  24. Jeanette@Creating A Life says

    June 8, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Really cute pillow, Tanya! I NEED some flowers for my tiny front porch! I think I'll have to hit up a couple of friends with abundant gardens to see what they can share 🙂 Wedding is getting close!

    Jeanette

    Reply
  25. Bless by Tone says

    June 8, 2013 at 8:16 am

    That's so cute!

    Reply
  26. Gina Wamsley says

    June 8, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Loving this! Thanks for sharing a how to!
    Gina
    http://ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  27. Karen @ A Stylish Interior says

    June 8, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Tanya, this is so awesome! I've been looking for cute new pillows for my front porch rockers. Never considered just making them! I will now! Pinning!
    Have a stylish day!

    Reply
  28. Craftivity Designs says

    June 8, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Cute! Love the saying you chose.
    – Lora

    Reply
  29. Cyndee@Restyled Junk says

    June 8, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    Adorable! What a great stenciling project!

    Reply
  30. Sherry Clarke says

    June 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Perfect! I love the sentiment 🙂 I need one for my front porch now!

    Reply
  31. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Cute, cute, cute! New follower here 🙂 Laurel

    Reply
  32. Huckleberry Love says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:26 am

    I love this pillow! Great phrase. 🙂 Can't wait to see how the rest of your outdoor space turns out!

    We'd love for you to stop by and link this up at Much Ado About Monday. We have a fun fabric giveaway going on, too! 🙂
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/06/much-ado-about-monday-no-13-and-giveaway.html

    ~Emily
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
  33. Four Marrs and One Venus says

    June 12, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    This is the Perfect Phrase for a pillow- super cute!

    Reply
  34. Liz @ Quirky Vistas says

    June 13, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I'm a fan of it! Big time. It's so sweet sitting there on the chair with the flower in a pot. Love the distinction between ya'll and all ya'll. Too cute!
    Liz

    Reply
  35. Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space says

    June 13, 2013 at 2:23 am

    Super cute!

    Reply
  36. Heather @ Southern State of Mind says

    June 14, 2013 at 2:37 am

    This pillow is perfect and oh-so-southern! Love it!

    Reply
  37. Jennifer Pilgrim says

    June 14, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    I adore this pillow! Perfect for my family's ranch! Pinned.

    Pretty please share this on a link party that I host with 4 other blogs called Moonlight & Mason Jars (live Monday at 5pm EST thru Sunday at midnight). We feature 5 blogs who link up every week.

    Xo,
    Jenn Pilgrim
    The Newlywed Pilgrimage

    Reply
  38. Meg WW says

    June 16, 2013 at 12:59 am

    This is being added to my diy Christmas presents list. I can think of at least three people this would make a perfect gift for!

    Visiting from the Dream to Reality Link Up!

    Reply
  39. kristi dominguez says

    June 16, 2013 at 3:47 am

    Super duper cute, Tanya!! Loving your porch area.

    Reply
  40. Lolly Jane says

    June 16, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    The cutest pillow, Tanya! Love it!!!!

    (:

    Reply
  41. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    June 16, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Stinking cute, Tanya! Love it!

    Reply
  42. Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    That is so cute!

    Reply
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    June 27, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Ooh I love the way you made it say that!!! I'm from Texas, although not a native, so this would be an awesome thing to have ina backyard!

    Reply
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