DIY Chalkboard Pillow {Pottery Barn Christmas Knockoff}
Pillows, pillows, pillows… I just love ’em. They are one of my favourite ways to change up our décor seasonally. The whip together so quickly and when you make your own they can be so inexpensive. Take this little DIY Chalkboard Pillow for example- it is a Pottery Barn Knockoff. And I made it out of a piece of drop cloth and some DIY Chalkboard paint. It cost a couple of dollars, tops, as opposed to the nearly $30 price tag of the PB version. And I love it every bit as much.
To make this you will need:
- a pillow cover and form (I made my cover out of drop cloth material)
- Chalkboard paint (the recipe for my DIY Chalkboard paint is below)
- Chalk Paint Pen
- Painters Tape and a foam brush
I started out with a simple envelope cover that I had made out of a drop cloth. If you aren’t sure how to sew a simple envelope pillow cover I have a really simple tutorial for it .
Once I had sewn my pillow cover, I whipped up some DIY Chalkboard paint using Plaster of Paris, black craft paint, and water….
I taped off a border on the pillow and used a foam brush to apply my chalkboard paint. If your pillow cover is not made of drop cloth material I would also advise you to put some plastic or cardboard between the layers of your pillow so that the paint doesn’t go straight through onto the back of the pillow as well.
Once it was dry I gave it a light sanding…
For writing on your pillow you will want to use a chalk paint pen. If you don`t mind your image being permanent you could also likely use a white paint pen though I didn’t try this.
Lastly, I took some inspiration for my pillow from this one at Pottery Barn…
I loved the wording from one of my favourite Christmas carols, and used a chalk pen to sketch my own version of it onto my pillow…
I think it brightens up this corner of our living room nicely.
I shared this over at Uncommon Designs a few weeks ago – that time with more of a ‘fall’ look.
Since my paint pen didn’t wipe off very cleanly I just gave my pillow a new coat of my chalkboard paint (saved in a sealed plastic container) before refreshing it with it’s new Christmas look.
Not a bad budget breakdown, though it would have been more expensive if I didn’t have all the supplies on hand already…
Cost Breakdown:
– small portion of drop cloth $2-$3
– craft paint and plaster: I already had
– chalk pen already had (costs about $5-7 at craft stores)
It is one of a few changes that I have made lately in the living room…
Did you do some Christmas decorating this weekend? What is your favourite way to change up your seasonal décor?
So cute! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kelly- the only PB we have around here is the knockoff. Good thing I like my version just as much:)
I love it.. Who knew you could chalkboard fabric too.. Thanks for linking up.. 🙂
Hi Krista! Your AWESOME pillow will be one of my features at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ thanks so much for joining the party!
Hugs,
Mary Beth
So cute, Krista!!! And gotta love the price too!!
Hello Krista,
I just love this pillow idea…so much…that I will feature it at my party on Monday.
Blessings,
Linda
Totally adorable! I love it!!!
Nancy
Krista, wow! you did a lovely job with this! yep! you did amazing! I’m pinning this right now Krista 🙂
Oh how fun and creative is this. I love it. Great tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
What a great knock off! love it! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Katie- and thanks so much for the pin!!
Krista! I kind of wish I could live in your brain for a week. You have the most fantastic projects. I LOVE this. Another thing to add to my to do list!
Lol Tasha! It isn’t too exciting in there… but I do love to pour over the PB site and dream of how to make things that I could never justify buying! I also recently made the PEACE sign from their Christmas décor and shared it over on Uncommon Designs. I hear ya- that list never ever seems to end around here:)
Oh, my, Krista ~ I love this. You are awesome! Thanks for sharing at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!
Thank you Mary Beth!! So thrilled you came by to visit- and thanks for the pin!!
Well I think it’s great – and I love the words! Well done – you could sell these 🙂
Thank you Petra!! Just like my ‘baby, it’s cold outside’ sign… silent night plays through my head whenever I reread them. Kinda fun to have all these carols going through my head these days:) Hmm… sell them – maybe next year I should do some craft shows. (lol- I would have to start crafting in July I bet!!).
Love it, Krista! I need one of those chalk pens… Can’t wait for the tour of homes. Looks AMAZING!
Hi Alexis! The chalk pens are great for controlling your chalk work, but I find they do need a fair bit of scrubbing to get off. Well worth it though!!
So cute! I love it.
Thank you Tricia!!
Cute! Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to see all of the home tours this week.
Thanks Megan- I am looking forward to seeing the tours as well!
I love it Krista! You are so creative. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Thanks Mary- I love pouring over the PB site and figuring out how to DIY the things I love. A fun little challenge:)