Yeah, you know the pillows.
Those chic, designer embroidered pillows with coral motifs that run $80?
Love.
The price tag? I'm sorry, but I can't be with you. For now.
Yeah, but this placemat is close.
And the price tag??? Let's run off to Vegas, Baby!
You're gonna need:
1. A double layer placemat
2. Needle and thread
3. Pins
4. A stitch Ripper
5. Stuffing
First, carefully rip a six inch section of hem right out.
Separate the layers so you have a pocket.
Stuff the cavity and pin closed.
Tiny stitches to mimic the originals.
Set the $3 pillow on your couch. Gloat. Repeat.
$4 placemat from Target yesterday.
Yeah, I could keep going. The bottom line is, those spring flings you're longing for are just as cheap as you've fantasized. Go buy some placemats. Make sure they are double thickness. Then go forth and brighten your home one 10 minute commitment at a time!
aaaaaaaaaahhh, I love the coral pillow, great work and very thrifty :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mel! And sooooo easy!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I'll never look at placemats the same way again.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea! Time to go find some cheap placements now. :)
ReplyDeleteNothing like brightening a room for a song!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, this is why I read this blog, Sunny!
ReplyDeleteLove this!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
ReplyDeleteOH these are great!!! I love them both, but that coral pillow needs to be at my house! ;) I'm going to have to check out placements on my next trip to the store. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteBeverly, my pleasure, and thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteMisty, your party is so cool, I appreciate being a part.
I've GOT to go check out placemats!!! Easy AND beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo chic!! I love the coral one. It looks like something you'd pay an arm and a leg for at Ballards.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! My mom liked to take the tapestry mats and stitch two together for a pillow, this seems even easier!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love that it's simple and I love the bright colored fabric too!!!
ReplyDelete~Robin
Wow! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSmart! I'll be stalking the clearance shelves for cute placemats now. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome pillows! I'm going to try it myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlyssa
http://lifeoflyssie.com
grrreeeeaaate idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I too admire those pricey pillows, but $80 for one little accessory that we're going to SIT ON? I don't think so. I like your version better!!
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