| Decorating pillow cases is a fun way to personalize | | | | 4.) Repeat with as many stamps and colors of paint |
| your bed linens. Pillow cases can be embroidered, | | | | as you like. |
| dyed and otherwise embellished. The easiest way to | | | | 5.) Allow to dry according to the directions on the paint. |
| decorate a pillowcase is with fabric paint. Whether you | | | | Decorating a pillowcase is a great idea for a birthday |
| plan to paint freehand, finger paint, sponge or stencil, | | | | party craft or for a girl scout meeting or even just for |
| your decorated pillowcase is a keepsake to treasure. | | | | fun. You can decorate plain white pillowcases that you |
| I first painted a pillowcase with my Mom when I was a | | | | already have. |
| little about 8 or 9 years old. We made it together and I | | | | There are a lot of ways to decorate pillowcases and |
| loved it, that I sometimes make personalized | | | | ideas are numerous. Hand painted and personalized |
| hand-painted pillow cases for my nieces and nephews | | | | pillow cases are great for all ages. It only needs your |
| as a gift on their birthdays. | | | | imagination and creativity. Decorative hand painted |
| To start with, you should decide on the theme of the | | | | pillowcases can also provide a colorful contrast to solid |
| painting. Then, make rough sketches on a graph paper | | | | color bedding and walls. As it is, there are myriad of |
| of the exact size. It is very easy to make, all you need | | | | shades and colors. Everything from abstract and |
| to have handy with you are foam stamps, a | | | | geometric designs too. Adorable hand-painted pillow |
| paintbrush, of course, a plain pillowcase and fabric paint. | | | | cases are a great way to add an extra bit of style |
| Here are some easy instructions to get you started: | | | | and charm to your beds. |
| 1.) Line the inside of the pillowcase with paper | | | | You can use endless ideas on pillowcases such as |
| (magazines work great) to keep the paint from | | | | flowers, and anything more creative. If your ideas do |
| bleeding through the pillowcase. | | | | not only limit to the traditional thought you can select |
| 2.) Use the paintbrush to apply a coat of paint to the | | | | another design depending on your theme, the age of |
| stamp. | | | | the person you're going to give the gift to, or your |
| 3.) Press the stamp firmly on to the pillowcase and | | | | personal choice if you're making it for yourself. |
| gently lift it off. | | | | |