A big thank you to everyone that attended the first Thursday of the 5 weeks of Ikea DIY Events, it was a blast! Free cookies, crafts, and (my) cheesy jokes, what more could you really ask for?
The whole night was based around mixing matching patterns and comfort to come up with the perfect bedding for you style and sleep habits. Everyone got to make and take home a few goodies along with their own throw pillow that they decorated, and this DIY sequined hello pillow was one of my examples of how they could dress theirs up. Here’s how–
Materials:
- Ikea Granat pillow
- 4ft of sequin ribbon (enough for a five letter word)
- Tacky glue
- Scissors
All you have to do to is spell out the word on the pillow with tacky glue, and then lay the sequin ribbon gently overtop. You can use scissors to cut the ribbon on certain letters so that there isn’t too much overlap, just make sure to glue the sequin on the end down really well so that it doesn’t unravel over time.
Now, you’ll have to carefully hand wash this pillow when necessary, but it’s totally worth it for the cute factor!
Here are a few photos from the night!
Be sure to join us again this Thursday at 7pm at Ikea Houston to make noticeboards for back to school!
DESIGNroundup (@designroundup)
07.29.13
cute!
Brittni
07.29.13
Such a cute idea. Love this Ashley.
Becca
07.29.13
So cute and easy. Love it!
-Becca
Ladyface Blog
Natalie Catalina
07.29.13
this is great! Thanks for sharing :)
– Natalie @ dosesofdesign.com
cococakecupcakes
07.29.13
ohmigosh that is so clever and lovely. great little DIY ashley! nice way to hack a simple ikea pillow!
jewel7013
07.30.13
I would definitely attend an IKEA event with a super comfy pillow to make my own…
lauren
07.31.13
gorgeous! i always forget about the string of sequins, such an easy way to add sparkle to things. my couch is currently overflowing with throw pillows but i think it can handle one more:)
Alex @ northstory
08.01.13
I will say this a million times I WISH our IKEA’s around here did these events. I would be all over them! What a great time!
Ashley said:
I mean, I can travel ;)
Lisette Wolter-McKinley
08.06.13
What a fun and clever way to add a little pizazz to a pillow!
Ashley said:
Thanks Lisette!
Tine
10.13.13
Hi! I would love to know where your chair is from?? The one with the golden legs?
MARIE
05.02.17
Curious if you know how to make a pillow that is entirely covered in sequins? Maybe use the same strands and go back and forth? Has anyone tried?
Note: I hate sewing. lol
Thank you love this. I am going to make some pillows! Because I can never have enough pillows. (That came from me, my husband would disagree) HA!