Painted Boho Ottoman DIY

Everyone I know has a version of this little brown ottoman covered in faux leather.  Pretty sure the fact that you can buy them for $20 bucks is the reason we all seem to have one or two hanging around.  Though they are the perfect place to kick up your feet at the end of a rough day, sadly they aren't terribly attractive.  Here's a fun way to jazz up that little brown clump and make it an enviable centerpiece in your living room using DecoArt's Stylin Paints which are formulated for leather, faux leather and fabric. It won't crack or peel and can work on everything from shoes and handbags to belts and, well, this ottoman!  Dial up your decor with this fun little project and don't forget to

Make Your Mark!

My cute little boho buddy!

A set can make the whole room sing!

Decoupage some fabric in different patterns and you've got something amazing!

Watch how to make them here!

Kick your feet up!

Hedgehog Pillows DIY

Hedgehogs, squirrels and baby possums just do it for me.  I have no idea why, but I find just looking at them makes me happy.  Set me in front of a baby hedgehog taking a bath in a kitchen sink and I'm done for.  DONE FOR!  Well, now you see why I needed to make these hedgehog pillows.  Instructions and pattern are included in this blog.  Make them any size you want and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

 A family affair

Stop and smell the flowers

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

E-6000 Fabri-Fuse

DecoArt Stylin Paints

Poly-fil stuffing

Brown and cream medium weight fabric

Sewing machine

Googly eyes and pompoms

Print out this pattern and make it any size you want!

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE THEM!

1. & 2.  Pin and cut the pattern on folded cream fabric

3. - 5.  Trace the face, paint it beige and then paint the mouth on one piece of the fabric

(both sides if you're ambitious)

6. & 7.  Stitch the two pieces together using 1/2" seam allowance and leaving a 5" opening

8. & 9. Cut 2" wide strips of brown fabric and then cut them into fringe every 1/4"

10.  Glue the fringe along the tush moving toward the face of the hedgehog

11.  Glue on the eye with more Fabri-fuse and paint the cheek with more Stylin

12.  Stuff and stitch the 5" opening closed.

Enjoy!