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Today is National Make Your Bed Day…

...so we are celebrating with custom pillowcases and made beds (well some of us are -- remember I also have teen boys)!

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To make our custom pillowcase we used Crayola Fabric Markers (I found them at Michael's Arts & Crafts and used a coupon) and a plain white pillowcase.

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These markers are great! Bella literally spent hours working on her pillowcase.  She is really into hearts as you can see!  She asked me to draw a heart shape. The pillowcase was thin enough that I slipped a paper with a heart drawn on it in the middle and she could see it well enough to trace.  It would be fun to use coloring book pictures as templates also.  A child could easily decorate anyway they like, but if they seem intimidated have them make a drawing first on paper and then they can trace it.

** Make  sure you place a piece of cardboard inside the pillowcase to keep the markers from bleeding through to the other side. Read package directions for setting the fabric.**

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Really the possibilities are endless for this craft---- slumber party or birthday crafts, gifts, etc.. They could even be further embellished with bits of fabric, trims and embroidery.

Bella loves her new pillowcase!

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If you would like to try out these awesome fabric markers please leave a comment on this post before Tuesday at midnight CST. Crayola is giving FIVE lucky readers a set of fabric markers!

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today!

214 Responses to “Today is National Make Your Bed Day…”

  1. Rebekah says:

    Looks like a fun and easy project that the kids will love!

  2. Lauren says:

    Wow – so fun!!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

  3. Marie says:

    Very clever — I am definitely going to try this with my two, they will love it!

  4. Rachel says:

    So fun!! my son would LOVE this.

  5. Mary says:

    What a great easy craft! My girls love to decorate “their own” of anything and this would make the best activity for an upcoming birthday….. My 4 year old could have a pillowcase signed by all who love her. Affirmations to sleep on and treasure! Thanks for the idea!

  6. Julie says:

    That would be so much fun!

  7. ryder says:

    hi,
    i want them too

  8. Lisa says:

    Oooh! Great birthday party idea! Especially a slumber party!

  9. Kit D. says:

    What a fun idea! My girlies would love to do this project. Thanks for sharing!

  10. Elizabeth says:

    I can think of so many fun ways to use these fabric markers! Thanks for sparkiing our creativity!

  11. I would love some markers!

  12. Marissa says:

    What a great giveaway! I’d love to mix these with colorful embroidery. :o )

  13. Michelle says:

    Those look like a lot of fun! We love to color in this house!

  14. faroutmom says:

    Would love those!!

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