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Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers

November 9, 2019 by Janice

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Fabric spray paint DIY pillow covers are one of the easiest ways to add a splash of personalized design and seasonal decor to your home. You can make these pillow covers incredibly quickly using simple stencils and fabric spray paint.

We hope you love this latest Crafternoon activity in our ongoing sponsored partnership with Testors.com.

Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers


 

Decorating your home for Christmas can mean more than putting up a tree and decorating your mantel. You can bring the Christmas cheer into your living room, family room, and bedrooms with these easy to make fabric spray paint DIY pillow covers.

(And of course, you can make these fabric spray paint pillow covers at any time of year. While they are wonderful for seasonal decorating, you can spray paint any template image on your pillow covers and keep your pillows out all year long.)

Testors CrafternoonsToday we are happy to host our second Testors Christmas Crafternoons activity to show you how to use fabric spray paint to create your own Christmas decor.

Be sure to also check out our other two recent Christmas Crafternoon projects: DIY Photo Ornaments and How To Spray Paint Your Christmas Tree.

And our Christmas Crafternoons from 2018: Painted Rocks, Painted Ornaments, and Driftwood Christmas Trees.

How To Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers

Throw pillows are one of the quickest ways to refresh home decor. And when you use Testors Craft fabric spray paint to add seasonal decorations to pillow covers, you can make affordable pillows for each season.

fabric spray painted pillow covers

Since it’s time to decorate for Christmas, we’re showing you how to spray paint Christmas stencils on fabric pillow covers.

But you can make these spray painted pillow covers for any season by simply using other stencils.

supplies for fabric spray paint pillow covers

Supplies

  • Fabric spray paint

    We used Testors Craft Fabric Spray Paint in Red, White and Black.

  • Canvas pillow covers OR fabric to make pillow covers

    You can either purchase pillow covers or make your own pillow covers. We will publish another post soon with detailed instructions for how to make a pillow cover.

    You can buy pillow inserts on Amazon or at Michaels, WalMart, or many other retailers. Pillow inserts come in variety of sizes including 12″x12″, 14″x14″, 16″x16″, etc.

  • Printable stencils

    You can use any printable stencils, but here are the 7 Christmas Stencils that we used.

  • Freezer paper

    Freezer paper is also called “butcher paper”. It’s sometimes white but the freezer paper you usually see at the butcher and the paper we are using here is brown.

    One side of the paper is plastic-coated and provides a barrier to air and moisture which is good for freezing meat.

    But crafters have figured out that you can use freezer paper for stencils.

    It can sometimes be hard to find freezer paper in stores in the US and Canada. But if your grocery store carries it, you’ll usually find it next to the parchment and wax paper. You can also buy freezer paper on Amazon.

  • Optional extra items for decorating such as piping, yarn, etc.
  • Craft knife
  • Iron

Instructions for Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers

Step 1

Print stencils and trace/cut out shape on freezer paper.

You can use any stencil to fabric spray paint DIY pillow covers. We’re providing 7 Christmas stencils you can download for free and use for your personal use only.

Christmas Stencils For Fabric Spray Painting DIY Cover Pillows

Once you have downloaded the PDF file, you can print one or more of the 7 pages.

Click Here To Download Christmas Stencils.

I recommend you print out a test page and hold it up to your pillow insert to see if it is the size you want. If you want the stencil to be larger or smaller, simply select custom size in your print settings and set to larger or smaller than 100%. For example, you might find that setting the print size to 80% creates a better size for the picture you are spray painting on your fabric.

Some people print directly onto freezer paper, but I was worried about putting a piece of freezer paper in my printer. So I just put my stencil down on my cutting surface, then placed my freezer paper on top of it, and traced it out with my knife.

cutting out stencil shape on freezer paper

TIP: When you’re tracing the stencil, work in a very well lit area.

We have made these easy stencils that you can cut yourself so you do not need a cutting machine. But if you have a cutting machine, you can make more intricate designs for your fabric spray paint DIY pillow covers.

Step 2

Iron your freezer paper (that has the cut out stencil shape) onto the pillow cover or fabric.

Place the shiny side of the freezer paper down on to your pillow fabric and then iron it in place. You can use a pressing cloth to protect your iron from the freezer paper.

When ironing, press the iron down firmly over the stencil for 3 to 5 seconds. Repeat a few times until the freezer paper stencil is well sealed.

Iron freezer paper with cut out stencil shape

Step 3

When the freezer paper with stencil shape is firmly pressed in place and the edges of the stencil shape are well-sealed, you are ready to spray your fabric paint.

TIP: If you are using a ready-made pillow cover, you must insert a piece of cardboard in between the front and back cover so that the fabric paint does not soak through to the back cover.

In a well ventilated area, protected from overspray, spray the stencil and exposed fabric with Testors Craft fabric spray paint. Spray 6-12″ away from the fabric.

how to use fabric spray paint

Spray two or three light coats, a few moments in between.

We found that the white fabric spray takes more coats to achieve full coverage. Color fabric sprays need only about two coats for full coverage.

Testors Craft Fabric Spray Paint

Step 4

Once the fabric is well coated with spray paint, allow the paint to dry for several minutes and then carefully peel up the freezer paper.

If there is a significant amount of paint on the stencil, use a paper towel to soak up any excess paint so it does not drip on your fabric when you remove your stencil.

wipe off extra paint from the edge of the stencil

peel back freezer paper stencil

Step 5

Allow the fabric spray paint to fully dry.

If you are using a ready-made pillow cover, you can add any additional decoration you want to your design, such as yarn or pom poms. To see how to make a pom pom, refer to our tutorial on How to Make Yarn Pom Poms.

making a pom pom

Adding Decorations to Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers

Adding extra decorations to the fabric spray painted pillow cover

If you are sewing your pillow cover, be sure to wait until the fabric paint is completely dry before you start sewing. We will soon be publishing another blog post with instructions on how to sew a simple envelope opening pillow cover.

Insert your pillow into your newly decorated pillow cover.

Stuff pillow cover with pillow insert

Back of the DIY pillow

Completed Project - Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers

Show Off Your Work Of Art

Display your finished fabric spray painted pillows with pride.

Fabric Spray Paint DIY Pillow Covers Tutorial

You’ll likely be addicted to making these pillows and you’ll be looking for all sorts of other ideas for using fabric spray paint.

It’s so much fun to create your own Christmas decor. Enjoy and be sure to let us know what you make.

 

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More Craft Paint Fun

Here are more DIY and craft paint ideas for you and your kids to get your creative with different types of paint…

  • Painted Ornaments
  • Crackle Spray Paint
  • Spray Chalk
  • How To Paint Rocks
  • Airbrush Shirts
  • Painted DIY Snowman Tin Can Toss

 

Disclosure: This post is sponsored, so extra thanks for reading and sharing.
Written and photographed by Janice Croze, 5 Minutes for Mom
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72 Comments

  1. Scott D says

    December 21, 2019 at 11:42 am

    I have done some on fabric, but not a lot.. want to learn more.

    Reply
  2. Debbie Ellis says

    December 21, 2019 at 5:35 am

    I have used fabric paint on sweat shirts & jeans. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Sandra says

    December 20, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    I’ve used fabric paint on shirts, but never on pillow covers. I want to try this!

    Reply
  4. Candie L says

    December 20, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    I have always wanted to be crafty. I have never tried to before, though. Thank you

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  5. Brittany f says

    December 19, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I never made anything like this before. Looks really lovely.

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  6. chris says

    December 19, 2019 at 10:18 am

    never tried but I would like to make a tree of live.

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  7. Shirley Emitt says

    December 18, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    I have used craft paints, but not the spray ones, love to try.

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  8. Ashley c says

    December 18, 2019 at 8:08 am

    No I haven’t used fabric paint before, or painted pillows. This looks beautiful though and I need to try it!

    Reply
  9. sandra says

    December 17, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    i’ve never even heard of fabric spray paint before this post

    Reply
  10. Katie Amanda says

    December 17, 2019 at 11:33 am

    I haven’t done this craft, but I’ve been using my cricut to decorate candles.

    Reply
  11. diane mcmahon says

    December 17, 2019 at 9:13 am

    I have never tried to do a spray paint project, but I have sewn designs on pillows to give a gifts, This project has great step=by=step instructions that make it look easy.

    Reply
  12. Alli says

    December 16, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    I’ve never tried but would like to!

    Reply
  13. Heather Kaufman says

    December 16, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    I have not tried fabric paint, but would love to.

    Reply
  14. Melissa Marie says

    December 16, 2019 at 10:55 am

    I have never done anything with fabric spray paint. It looks beautiful!

    Reply
  15. Melissa Storms says

    December 16, 2019 at 12:50 am

    I have used fabric paint before but not spray. I think the spray would be so much easier.

    Reply
  16. alisha says

    December 15, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    haven’t used fabric paint yet but I love making pillow covers

    Reply
  17. Brittany Raisor says

    December 15, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    I love making my own sessional decorations, but I’ve never made my own pillow covers. What an awesome money saving idea.

    Reply
  18. bn100 says

    December 15, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    haven’t used

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  19. Linda Walker says

    December 15, 2019 at 9:20 am

    I absolutely love this craft. I have never used spray paint like that and will have to give it a try.

    Reply
  20. Marissa says

    December 15, 2019 at 8:29 am

    I’ve never used this before but would love to win!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie Liske says

    December 15, 2019 at 3:46 am

    I cannot remember if I have or haven’t. I know my family has, so it’s possible I have as a child. We did lots of crafts when I was young.

    Reply
  22. Christina A. says

    December 15, 2019 at 1:26 am

    I’ve never tried fabric spray paint but I would love to get creative and try to make some pillows similar to these!

    Reply
  23. Carol Moore says

    December 14, 2019 at 11:11 pm

    I have never used the paint or try to make my own pillows but I wouldn’t mind trying, it looks pretty easy.

    Reply
  24. michelle k says

    December 14, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    No I never have used they fabric spray paint, but would love to try, it looks easy

    Reply
  25. Karen says

    December 14, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    I have yet to use fabric spraypaint.

    Reply
  26. Linda Kwolek says

    December 14, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    Hello, I’ve sewn my own pillow cases, but I’ve never used paont on pillow cases.

    Reply
  27. Gwendolyn Jordan says

    December 14, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    I have made pillow covers and love making things during the holidays

    Reply
  28. Angela P says

    December 14, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    I have never used the paint or try to make my own pillows but it looks amazing and easy

    Reply
  29. ANGELA PRINGLE says

    December 14, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    LOVE THE CRAFTS!!!!!

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  30. Tara L says

    December 14, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    I have not used any type of fabric spray paint or anything. I’ve always been crafty but just haven’t had the funds to really purchase anything. Would love to do a pillow these are nice gifts for Christmas.

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  31. Jessica Padilla says

    December 14, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    I have not tried this yet. I’m going to give it a try for Easter decor.

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  32. Nancy says

    December 14, 2019 at 11:37 am

    I’ve used fabric paint on t-shirts before. This looks interesting & fun,

    Reply
  33. Karen D says

    December 14, 2019 at 10:55 am

    I have made pillow covers. I haven’t painted them, though.

    Reply
  34. James Stringham says

    December 14, 2019 at 9:21 am

    The only fabric craft I’ve ever completed was making Christmas stockings with my mom. Might be something to do with the grandkids.

    Reply
  35. Joseph Dubey says

    December 14, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Neat

    Reply
  36. monique s says

    December 14, 2019 at 8:34 am

    I love crafting and seasonal decorations but have not yet tried painting my own pillow covers.

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  37. Melissa Smith says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:56 am

    I’ve never made anything like this, but I would love to! Especially since I have an idea for a throw pillow but haven’t found what I’m looking for anywhere!

    Reply
  38. Alexis Dickinson says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:13 am

    I’ve never tried making a pillow case before but I’d love to try this out with my grandmother!

    Reply
  39. Ken Ohl says

    December 14, 2019 at 5:44 am

    I have never tried this but I think my little niece and I would love to do this together.

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  40. Melinda m says

    December 14, 2019 at 4:28 am

    My daughters and I have just recently got into crafting, I’d love for us to try this 😁

    Reply
  41. Shannon V Holmes says

    December 14, 2019 at 12:26 am

    I have used craft paints on tees. I love to make wreaths and ornaments and other decorations at XMAS.

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  42. Kayla Harmon says

    December 13, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    not yet

    Reply
  43. Anne Marie Carter says

    December 13, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    I love to make seasonal decorations. I have used fabric paint on t shirts.

    Reply
  44. Katie Bellamy says

    December 13, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    I’d love to try the fabric spray paint to make some Holiday pillows!

    Reply
  45. Christi says

    December 13, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    I have not tried the fabric spray paints but I will.

    Reply
  46. Susan Moore says

    December 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    I haven’t made any painted pillows before, but it sounds like fun.

    Reply
  47. Evans S says

    December 13, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    I have never used fabric paint on pillow covers. I have made pillow covers before for my sofas and chairs and bed. I love to make things for Christmas decorating.

    Reply
  48. Cindi O says

    December 13, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    I never have. I don’t know if I could make it look so pretty!

    Reply
  49. Lacey Duell says

    December 13, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Never tried this before, looks so cool!

    Reply
  50. kimrk56 says

    December 13, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    I have used fabric spray paint, but I have never made my own pillow covers.

    Reply
  51. kathy Persons says

    December 13, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    I do make my own pillow covers but have never tried painting fabric

    Reply
  52. beth shepherd says

    December 13, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    I have not but my daughter would love this. Thank you

    Reply
  53. Jessi Housel says

    December 12, 2019 at 9:28 am

    I have never used fabric spray paint. I do however make my own quilt style Christmas pillows and have made potholder gifts with my kids handprints using fabric paint. I once made both my kids Christmas quilts too that we bring out every Dec., they are reversible so we flip them in January to a snowflake pattern.

    Reply
  54. Michele H. says

    December 9, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    I have used fabric paint before, but not on pillows. My teenage daughter has made pillow covers and decorated them and they were really pretty.

    Reply
  55. Nancy says

    December 6, 2019 at 2:55 am

    So far, I have never spray painted pillow covers. I do like to make seasonal decorations.

    Reply
  56. Kathleen Richardson says

    November 28, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    I have not used paint on pillow cases but would love to try. I am currently working on a wreath made from Christmas ornaments.

    Reply
  57. Natalie says

    November 26, 2019 at 11:58 am

    I have used paint on fabric but never spray paint! I would be interested in trying it! I have made my own Christmas trees for the mantle out of styrofoam and glitter 🙂

    Reply
  58. Samantha Woerle says

    November 24, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    I’ve never tried this but I love the idea.

    Reply
  59. Cindy Peterson says

    November 24, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    I have used fabric spray to make tee shirts. I have also used it for making fabric designs for fabric dividers.

    Reply
  60. Julia says

    November 22, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    I have never made my own pillow covers or used fabric spray paint before. These pillows look so cute and festive though!

    Reply
  61. Vickie L Couturier says

    November 22, 2019 at 10:12 am

    no i havent yet but ive been wanting to try the fabric paint

    Reply
  62. Mary Gardner says

    November 20, 2019 at 9:51 am

    I have not used fabric paint in many years and I’m sure the products are much better today. I love the pillows and may give it a try.

    Reply
  63. Jessica Staley says

    November 19, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    I have not but I’m going to now. I literally have to step my craft game up. I’m slacking. These are adorable. Now my mind is going wild with all the possibilities of what I could do.

    Reply
  64. latanya says

    November 19, 2019 at 8:18 am

    No, I have not, but I like this idea for making my own tea towels to give as gifts.

    Reply
  65. Wehaf says

    November 16, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    I have made my own pillow covers before, but have never used fabric spray paint. I have used other kinds of fabric paint, though.

    Reply
  66. Lynda Cook says

    November 16, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    I love to make my own decorations well at least I used too, I haven’t crafted since my girls grew and moved out, and I have never tried fabric paint before, looks fun and a great way to make and personalize your own pillows!

    Reply
  67. Jessica Peeling says

    November 14, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    I have never tried this, but it looks fun and is a beautiful end product!

    Reply
  68. Julie Waldron says

    November 11, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    No, I’ve never tried fabric paint. But this looks fun to try, they turned out cute.

    Reply
  69. Leela says

    November 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    I’ve never tried fabric spray before.

    Reply
  70. Catherine A. says

    November 10, 2019 at 11:41 am

    These look like fun. I have made Christmas ones before but will try this one now.

    Reply
  71. laura bernard says

    November 9, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    I would love to try it!

    Reply
  72. Kerri says

    November 9, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    I have never tried this but it seems like a fun way to craft!

    Reply

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