My friend Lindsay from Makely School for Girls invited me to be a part of her Knocktoberfest line up this week. All week long, Knocktoberfest bloggers will be showing you their knock-off creations and sharing tutorials on how to create your own. Sounds like fun, right? Time to don your lederhosen and fill up a frothy mug because this party starts now!
Okay, now before you throw a pumpkin or turkey at me, I know we haven’t even gotten through Halloween yet. I promise to enjoy each holiday, but I absolutely LOVE Christmas and just couldn’t resist making a knock off version of the Pottery Barn All is Calm pillow cover. At $29.50, this pillow cover is quite affordable (but as I type this the website shows that it is on backorder until November 15th). I really wanted this cover NOW. So what’s a girl to do? Make one of course.
For this project you will need:
- White DecoFabric Marker ($3.75 at Jo-Ann Fabric–use a 50% off coupon. You may need two markers.)
- Projector, or if you are talented simply freehand (I always use my 3M Projector and love this thing.)
- 3/4 yard black linen (I bought mine at Joann Fabric while on sale at 40%.)
Step 1: Cut and sew your pillow cover.
I debated whether or not to share a step-by-step tutorial with you on how to make an easy pillow cover. I learned from the video below so it seemed much more fair to just link to the video! She does an excellent job at breaking down all of the steps for you. Pin for later!
Step 2: Create your chalkboard art in a photo software.
Some of the drawing on the pillow will need to be done freehand. I am a horrible artist, so I wanted as much help as possible to get started! I created a similar-looking chalkboard word art using Ribbet.com. I like Ribbet because it allows you to load your own fonts into their program.
Step 3: Project image and begin tracing with fabric marker.
I taped my pillow cover to an easel and set my projector on a tripod. Use your white fabric marker to trace the lettering. You will need to refer to the original image to create the embellishments and correct lettering.
And that is all there is to it! Enjoy your knock off! I am thrilled with how it turned out. And of course I couldn’t just show you the pillow without creating a little Christmas context for all that cuteness to dwell in. Do you see my belted Santa pillow? That “red” pillow is actually a blue and red paisley pillow. I just turned the pillow around to show the back. I grabbed one of my old belts to create the Santa look.
The chalkboard ornaments were made back in 2010, and I was excited to pull them out and reuse them. You can see the tutorial on how I created them here.
And one more close-up before I sign off! This pillow was really fun and pretty simple to make. I plan to make another one in red for the other side of the couch.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to hop on over to Gina’s from The Shabby Creek Cottage to see her Knocktoberfest creation. I hope you’ll visit everyone in the Knocktoberfest line-up. I know what many of these ladies are creating this week, and it is some gooooood stuff! You won’t want to miss it.
Monday, October 21
1. Lindsay – Makely School for Girls
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2. Beth – Home Stories A to Z |
3. Gina – Shabby Creek Cottage |
4. Beckie – Infarrantly Creative |
5. Emily – Decorchick! |
6. Wendy – The Shabby Nest |
Tuesday, October 22
1. Donna – Funky Junk Interiors
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2. Jess and Monica – East Coast Creative |
3. Jackie – Teal and Lime |
4. Jen – Tatertots and Jello |
5. Carmel – Our Fifth House |
Wednesday, October 23
1. Chris – Just a Girl
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2. Lindsay – The White Buffalo Styling Company |
3. Melissa – The Inspired Room |
4. Ana – Ana White |
5. Marianne – Songbird is Nesting |
6. Karianne – Thistlewood Farms |
Thursday, October 24
1. Roeshel – DIY Showoff
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2. Sandra – Sawdust Girl |
3. Jamie – C.R.A.F.T. |
4. Cassity – Remodelaholic |
5. Melissa – 320 Sycamore |
Friday, October 25
1. Ashley – The Handmade Home
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2. Stacy – Not JUST a Housewife |
3. Traci – Beneath My Heart |
4. Brooke – All Things Thrifty |
5. Laura – Finding Home |
6. Sarah – Sarah M Dorsey Designs |
Kim says
Omg! I love this! I’ve been eyeballing pillows like this everywhere but their priced so crazy! Not just the holiday ones but the everyday pillows with like a sea theme are $70! And like you. I’m not about to pay my hard earned money on a pillow!
(It better be filled with gold….or chocolate, I will take chocolate too!).
I’m soooooo going to make this! Thank you for the inspiration and how to!
Beth says
Yay! So glad you liked the post. 🙂 Let me know how your pillows turn out.
Chrissi says
Hi. Omg I am super excited to have found ur blog through pinterest. Cant wait until my kids are asleep to go back through your posts. Totally love ur pillow, was just looking at it in the pb catelog. Thanks so muxh for sharing ur talent and idea!!!
Norma Jean says
The chalk pillow knock-off is great! However, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the “Santa” pillow. Such a creative use of something you already had.
Beth says
Thanks Norma!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
Beyond fabulous Beth!!!
Kelly
Erin says
I love the Christmas decor in the lamp! So subtle but very cute! Is the lamp a purchase or another DIY?
Beth says
Thanks Erin! I didn’t make this one. I bought it from a store called The Christmas Tree Shop.
Marianne@Songbird says
I like yours way better than the original. And that Santa Claus pillow is genius in its simplicity too.
Beth says
Thanks Marianne!
Sharon says
You out did yourself, Beth! I love the pillow.
Beth says
Thank you Sharon!
Rachel says
i love this! i am gonna try to make something similar soon.
Michelle at Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust says
I love this “Knocktoberfest” idea & your project turned out great! The way you have it staged also looks amazing. You’re just all that in a bag of chips!
Warmly, Michelle
Beth says
Aw, thanks Michelle!
Patricia Krank says
I SAW that pillow in my PB catalog and I was wondering how to make one myself. Yours turned out just perfect! Maybe hubby will buy me a projector . . . it IS my b-day soon. Must go do some online shopping! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I am pretty much smitten with everything you do here Beth. Big thank you hugs, Patti
Beth says
Thanks Patti :). I seriously could not live without my projector at this point. I use it ALL the time for decorating.
Dria says
Wow this is gorgeous! You did an incredible job on this! LOVE it!
Jennifer says
I love your pillow!! I think I am going to try to make one myself!!
Brandi - Nest of Bliss says
There’s so much I love about this project… I will definitely be trying my hand at some festive pillows the season, I just bought a sewing machine this past weekend!
I also adore your chalkboard ornaments (may have to make an appearance on my tree this year) as well as your ‘B’ mug… I think I need one of those! 😉
GlamorousMommy says
Great technique! Thanks for sharing Beth <3
Fotini
Kim C says
Okay, you styled this so perfectly that, at first, I thought your room was the Pottery Barn Catalog! It wasn’t until I scrolled back up to the top to READ the post that I realized it was yours! LOVE IT!
I have a question for you though. Where did you get the lamp? Was it a DIY? I used to have a set of clear jar
lamps back in the day when we were first married and I wish I still had them. They were wonderful. Please share!
AND I’m totally going to make some of the ornaments to send to my sister in NH who just got her first permanent teaching job. They will make a wonderful gift for her. Thanks so much for the great ideas.
Beth says
Thank you Kim :). The lamp was purchased at a store called the Christmas Tree Shop. They aren’t nationwide but might be in your area depending on where you live in the country. It’s a great shop for inexpensive home decor. Congrats to your sis on her teaching job! I’m sure she’ll love her gift :).
jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says
Cute idea and I like the price 🙂
Beth says
Thanks Jess!
Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says
LOVE this, Beth! Want to make one now too! And I pinned it – my first Christmas pin of the year (at least a new project I just found) 🙂
Beth says
Hi Christina! Thanks for visiting me and for the pin :D!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
So gorgeous, Beth! I love a good knock-off and this one is outstanding! Also love how you belted the red pillow as an homage to Santa–how cute! Thanks so much for sharing– have a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Beth says
Thanks Abby!
Funky Junk Interiors says
This is truly beautiful, Beth! Your designwork is a dead ringer to the original! And it’s perfect in your home. 🙂
Beth says
Thank you Donna!
Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage says
That’s absolutely gorgeous! Love a good PB knock off – and yours is spot on!
Beth says
Yay! Thanks Gina :).
Jackie says
Beth, Love it! I can totally relate to wanting it now…the biggest thing that makes me turn away from a purchase is the word backorder. I am pinning to my chalkboard art board!
Beth says
I know right? Backordered purchases are too much delayed gratification for me :). Thanks for the pin!
Stacy Risenmay says
This is amazing! I love how you have it all styled too. You are so talented with pulling all the little details together 🙂
Beth says
Thanks love!
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
Love it! Very cute idea!
Beth says
Thanks sis!
Kristine says
So cute Beth. A beautiful chalkboard effect without the usual temporary nature!
May I ask what the script font you used is? Lovely 🙂
Beth says
Hi Kristine! Thanks for stopping by :). I used Channel for the script font but honestly just freehanded the lettering and used the font as a letter spacing guideline. I couldn’t find a font that was any closer to the Pottery Barn one.
Kristine says
Thanks so much for taking the time to respond Beth.
Lindsay @ Makely says
Beth! I love this so, so much! Beautiful job!
Beth says
Thank you Lindsay! Cheers to Knocktoberfest!
Carmel says
Such a cute project Beth! I never like to spend much on seasonal decor so I think your knock off is super smart and how cute is the belt around the red pillow – thanks for the idea!
Beth says
Thanks Carmel :)!