11. Stenciled Vintage Botanical Throw Pillow

Enhance your bedding with custom printed linen pillows featuring classic vintage botanical illustrations for an authentic cottagecore soft girl aesthetic.

How to Make It

  • Materials Needed: Plain cotton or linen throw pillow cover, fabric medium, acrylic paint in earthy green and brown, a vintage botanical print stencil, and a stencil brush.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions:
    1. Insert a piece of cardboard inside your pillow cover to prevent paint from bleeding through to the back side.
    2. Position your vintage botanical stencil securely in the center of the pillow front using low-tack painter’s tape.
    3. Mix your acrylic paint with fabric medium according to instructions, then dab your stencil brush lightly into the paint, blotting excess on a paper towel.
    4. Stenciling using a gentle dabbing motion, fill in the design carefully, peel off the stencil while damp, and heat-set with an iron once dry.

Variations & Tips

  • Multi-Color Stenciling: Use different stencil layers or brush tips to paint leaves green and blossoms in soft pink.
  • Pom-Pom Trim: Sew mini yarn pom-poms around the four outer edges of the pillow cover for extra texture.
  • Tip: Always wash your pillow cover inside out on a gentle cycle to preserve the painted fabric design.