Sunday, September 13, 2009

Old Pillows Reborn

I've had these silk pillows for a while ... You might notice in the lower right corner, there's a stain ... the result of having children. I've actually washed these with no luck. Silk just isn't kid friendly.

I realized that they were just covers for down inserts, so I removed the silk cover and made these from vintage images ...

Leaves ...

And an owl ...

You might think white isn't kid friendly either, but its actually a TON better than silk. These not only have fabric protector on them but they are also washable. My girls do make a mess on the slipcover, but its nothing a washing machine can't handle. I'm not so much a fan of hiding dirt on upholstered furniture.

Check out all the other transformations on Between Naps on the Porch!
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28 comments:

  1. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Love it! These turned out beautiful!... Love them with the white couch!
    ~Whitney

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  2. CaroSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    WOW! I love it!! Can you tell me how you did them?

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  3. MillieSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    those are so lovely...love the owl.

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  4. ConstanceSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I love the pillows and you are right white is kid and pet friendly. A little soak in oxyclean and a good day in the sun will take out most any stain. White is so refreshing it renews the spirit.

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  5. JulieSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    You did a wonderful job...I am having a new give a-way do hope you stop over...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  6. Shanty 2 ChicSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Your pillows turned out great! Such a fresh look! ~Ashley

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  7. PegSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Your new pillows are so much prettier than the original silk ones. My favorite is the owl. I've just discovered the spray bottle of Oxyclean... you can watch stains disappear right before your eyes.

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  8. CaraMSeptember 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    These are beautiful! Can you give a tutorial?

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  9. JaneSeptember 13, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    The pillows are simply beautiful. I love the leaves!!

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  10. RoeshelSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Melanie - those are gorgeous! I want them! ;)
    Great job girl!

    Roeshel

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  11. BrittanySeptember 13, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    love this look!! i would love a white couch but i'm not brave enough!
    i host a Goodwill party every Wednesday. stop by and join in!!

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  12. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    How wonderful! Love the images! Great job!

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  13. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    I'm a sucker for pillows - love what you have done.

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  14. MarlaSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    White on white, I love it! How did you make your pillows? Marla

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  15. UnknownSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    You're so creative! The pillows look GREAT!! And you're right about silk not being kid friendly!

    :) T

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  16. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    This is one of my all time favorite ways to transform the look of a sofa or chair. It is amazing how new pillows..or reworked pillows can make such a difference. I like the look of what you did...very serene.

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  17. SarahSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Absolutely charming! I love what you did with your pillows. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah

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  18. From the Old InkWellSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Love them! I'm partial to owls and really love your version!!!

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  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    I am so in love with gorgeous white slipcovers and your pillows are wonderful. I really like all the different ones you made. Stunning. Hugs, Marty BTW, I am having my 100th post giveaway, I hope you stop in and enter.

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  20. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...September 13, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Simply darling...love them, great idea and I loved the post on the white pumpkins too, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  21. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Those are really nice! I like the doily one the most. I would love to have white slipcovers, but I dont think I can convince DH.

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  22. Fifi FlowersSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Pretty, crisp and clean... NICE!

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  23. Blue Creek HomeSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    I have a stack of pillow inserts and fabrics that need to be turned into pretty pillows!
    I hope they turn out as beautiful as yours!
    Rhonda

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  24. Its So Very CheriSeptember 14, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    They are beautiful.

    My blog has been growing like gang busters and while that is great I haven't had much time to visit my blog friends. I decided I needed to make some time for some visits, cuz I just missed everyone too much. Come back over for a visit as well.

    Cheri
    Its So Very Cheri

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  25. TriciaSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I just love that owl! How did you do it?

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    These are gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  27. Jenny @ Words on WendhurstSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I love the little doily and lace-y ones, and the vintage prints are so cute too! Nice job rescuing a sad little pillow!

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  28. Kim @ Starshine ChicSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    So vintage modern. I love them!!! Much better than the silk.

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