“No Sew Moss Pillow”
Have you ever wondered why people do the things they do?
Especially crafters.
I look on Pinterest and see some of the projects and think…
I like her mind. She thinks like I do. 
Take for example, this moss pillow.
What would have made me look at a roll of moss and
instantly say “pillow!” (?)
Well…I don’t know, but I do know that I TRULY
enjoyed making this project and can’t wait to add it to our
Spring Porch which I will be sharing for my
Spring Porch Linky Party on March 21st.
But today – I am joining up with five other fabulous friends
and Bloggers to present to you:
A Spring Showcase of No Sew Projects
This may very well be our BEST No Sew Showcase yet!
I will be share all the participating blogs and their projects below.
So let’s get started…it’s so easy!
Before we jump in…I would like to give a big shout-out to
Crafty Cat (aka Baby Lily) who served as my handy assistant.
Here are the supplies you will need…
I have really fallen in love (aka obsession) with this moss sheeting.
It is so easy to use and cuts your glueing (and burned finger)
time in half. It isn’t cheap at $14 a package, but that
is when your Michael’s iPhone app and 40% discount really
comes in handy. I also grabbed a 99-cent “B” monogram
and two packages of discounted paper flowers and butterflies.
($1.99 a package – 40% off with your iPhone app)
I folded the moss sheeting into about a 12×12 size.
Then I folded a “flap” back over about halfway the length.
I wanted to create the look of an “envelope” pillow…so I trimmed the
flap into a triangle shape.
Now, it was only a matter of gluing the sides together with a
low-temp glue gun.
Once the sides were glued, I needed to run upstairs to grab some
“pillow stuffing.”
I wanted to use packing paper (you can use newspaper, etc) so the
stiff paper would hold the shape of the pillow better.
Lucky for me, Crafty Cat served as a “paper weight” so my moss
pillow did not blow away while I was gone…
the whole 3 minutes.
Once fully stuffed, I simply glued the flap down.
I wanted to emphasis the envelope part of the pillow,
so I added two rows of jute twine.
The one word which comes to mind for this process is “ouchie.”
(I have decided I would make a great bank robber because there is no way
I have any fingerprints remaining.)
Now it was time for the fun…adding the flowers and
butterflies and decorations.
I gave the wood “B” monogram a coat of pink paint.
...then placed the paper flowers and butterflies where I wanted
them before gluing them all down.
I just love these flowers…
The butterflies look like they are nestling in the moss.
Once I had glued down all the decorations, I added a jute hanger to the
painted “B” monogram…and embellished it with a cute little butterfly, too.
Crafty Cat and I agreed it would be beautiful on the chippy,
metal bench that is nestled in the ivy garden.
The pillow will be moved up onto the porch, because it is too
fragile to withstand any kind of weather.
But, this was the first sunny and warm day we have had in
months, so I could not help myself and had to enjoy the
Spring day while I could.
Just me, Crafty Cat, and a moss pillow…
(oh and three munchkins playing in the yard behind me)
Crafty Cat did not stay around long – she had a little “grooming”
to take care of.
Thank you for letting me share my Mossy No Sew Pillow
with you. This project took me less than an hour
and truly was such a fun and different craft.
I hope you like it.
You simply cannot miss out on the other
No Sew Projects as part of this month’s Showcase.
Amy from Atta Girl Says
Confessions of a Plate Addict
No Sew Burlap Bunny Ear Silverware Bags
On Sutton Place
Stone Gable
No Sew Woven Burlap Table Runner
Worthing Court
and this month’s Special Guest Blogger…
Marty’s Musings
I would love for you to pin these projects to
your favorite Pinterest Boards…
Join me tomorrow for a fabulous giveaway.
The entry form will be available in my next post so
please check back!
The Scoop Mega Spring Linky Party
Spring Moss Wreath Made from a Pool Noodle
I have some fabulous news about a great giveaway that starts
at 12:15am EST on Monday.
Major Sponsors for this Giveaway are:
First Home Love Life / H2O Bungalow
The Everyday Home / Denise Designed
Please leave a comment and tell us what you would
love to buy with your lucky winnings.
You must only leave a comment, but completing other tasks or
all tasks will allow you extra chances of winning.
Good luck everyone!
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I think this might be the cutest thing I have ever seen. I adore it…especially the pink “B!”
View CommentYou’re one of the most imaginative people that I know, Barb. This pillow is just ADORABLE! I love, love, love it! Must make one for my front porch. Oh – and I am loving that face on Baby Lily.
View CommentThat is just darling, Barb. Isn’t it fun to see what people come up with? I love it. Great no-sew projects all the way around. Hope you had a great weekend- xo Diana
View CommentOh WOW! You actually made the pillow out of moss! At first I thought you might have glued it on! What a clever idea and perfect for spring! Spring has certainly sprung on your fabulous pillow!
View CommentThis is such a fun and creative group of girls!
When you were telling me about this project, i didn’t know quite what to envision. But this pillow is AWESOME! So adorable. I want one, too, and you know, my last name is Buchanan. And my favorite color is pink — so I’ll just take yours! 🙂
View CommentWhat a fun idea, Barb…perfect for spring on the porch! Gotta say that your lovely assistant stole the show! My staff sends their regards! I am loving being a part of our no-sew group!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentI would buy stuff to organize my crafts! We just moved and my craft stuff is everywhere!
View CommentYour pillow is gorgeous and so creative. The flowers and the pink B are the perfect touches, as well as the jute trim. I think I may have to make one of these for my porch too. I have never worked with the rolls of moss. I wonder what else I would come up with.
View CommentIt’s great to see that you have a cat helper/supervisor with you too. LOL My cat Cupcake is always in the middle of my projects too. It makes it more fun. Kathy
I would definitely put it towards things for our new house.
View CommentYour pillow is absolutely adorable, Barbara! You are one crafty lady (with a crafty cat)!
View CommentI would use it towards out remodel on our home!
View CommentIf I won I’d use the money to pay off some bills – buy groceries – and get more crafts supplies!
View CommentSuper creative and ‘spring-charming’. Brings a little sunshine to my rainy day!
View CommentI would get new porch furniture!
View CommentWhat I would do with $600? Other than pay bills, I’d buy everything I’d need to start a garden so I can lower my grocery bills this year
View CommentI’d buy a digital camera (I don’t have one) and use the rest on bills.
View CommentThis would help with our new floors that we are getting ready to install.
View CommentIf I won the giveaway I would buy fabric to sew myself a new wardrobe. My wardrobe is very tired and I need to freshen it up. Thanks for the great giveaway and I thought the moss pillow was very interesting.
View CommentPut half toward student loans and half toward a new wardrobe,as I am on a weightloss journey!
View CommentI would pay some bills. 🙂
View CommentFindnig this post solves a problem for me. Thanks!
View CommentI would buy a new chair for reading and watching tv 🙂
View CommentI would use the money toward a new computer since mine has run out of memory and cant be upgraded!
View Commenti am trying to convince my husband that we should take a roadtrip over Easter, and I think this would help with my convincing 🙂
View CommentI would buy an awesome laptop 🙂 Then my kids can have this computer which is slow.
View CommentThanks for another great giveaway! I would buy a 6-in-1 Instant Pot if I won.
View CommentLove the pillow! So Cute!
View CommentA new rug!
View CommentWe finally have a porch worthy of decorating for the seasons and this pillow would be so cute Barb! Pinning for inspiration!
View CommentI would use it to buy all of my spring and summer flowers for planting!
View Commentif i won, i’d put it into my savings account. i am currently saving to put myself through nursing school.
View CommentI wish I had a porch~love the idea though.If i won the give away I would pay off some
View Commentbills and go shopping for some gardening and craft things~and also buy some bird feeders(blue-bird) houses.
I would use the money towards new flooring for our living room.
View CommentI would use it towards gas, food, and clothes. I am a broke college student
View CommentI would use the money to pay some bills and buy a blue-bird house and shop for some craft things.
View CommentLove the pillow! I may make one too! I would buy a new bedroom carpet!
View CommentI would go away for a weekend.
View CommentI tweeted~and I would spend some of the money on the Military helping soldiers coming
View Commenthome with PTSD.
I would buy a new set of tires.
View CommentI would put part of it towards a new light fixture over our kitchen table and I’d love to buy some new dishes!
View CommentHey Barb~ I’d buy the airline ticket to go see the newest bird in D.C. “Lark!” Take care, Tiff in FL
View Commentthe pillow is adorable! Would not look too great right now here in Wisconsin in all the snow…but who knows? The snow could use some cheering up toooo!! How would I use the 600.00???? Oh, my in so many ways…but I really need some flooring..so that would be it!
View CommentI would put it towards a vacation for me and my husband!
View CommentI’d use the money for dentist bills. It would be very helpful.
View CommentHmmm~with the beautiful weather here today,I would love to be out buying some
View Commentnew furniture for my deck,and of coarse,plants and pots,and pay off some bills.
Need a little spring redo after all this cold weather. Would love a little extra to help~
View CommentOohhhhh I’m so in love with Crafty Cat! I can’t stop looking at sweet Baby Lily’s face – she reminds me of my first cat, Miss Kitty. Baby Lily has the sweetest little face. It would be impossible to get mad at her for getting in the middle of things!
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