DIY Outdoor Pillow from A Tote Bag + Fall Porch Reveal


With every new season, I like to transform my front porch. I always have pillows on my bench but I don’t want to spend a ton of money on pillows with each changing season. Not only that, but I think about storage and I don’t want to store pillows each time either.

So, I try to cover them but not in a permanent way. They are also pillows that can be exposed to the elements during the season whether that is sun, rain or wind, so I want a material that will be sturdy. For this fall season, I came up with a solution that fits all of my needs.

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I found these cute tote bags at Hobby Lobby at $3.99 each. So, I got 3 for $12. Which is basically a yard and 1/2 of fabric. But this option is a no sew and its canvas. So, they are a durable fabric.  I chose the chevron for pattern mixing and because I used them for Halloween as well. Double Holiday duty! I like it!

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This process was so easy and so fast. After fall and Halloween, I can remove the pillows and fold up the tote bags for storage. I am on the look out for Christmas tote bags so I can easily transition my pillows into Christmas season.

Now, for the rest of my porch.

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This sign was an easy and fast craft. Found the wood at Wal-Mart and added the paint. Easy!

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Yellow Lantern was a Pick Your Plum find and my fabric is from JoAnn.

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I also have my new Fall DIY Wreath that I will share with ya next week. It is a beauty!

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Stay tuned!

It may not be technically fall yet and especially not in Arizona. But we are making our way there with 90 degree and even 88 degree temps so I am hoping. It is still monsoon season so the rain is comforting and feels fall-ish.

Try this unique way to cover your pillows for each new season or holiday. No need to spend a ton on pillows and take up space in storage, when you don’t have to. Hope this idea works for all of ya’ll too!

You can say a lot about the CSI Girl and her home, but one thing is for sure, my front fall front porch welcomes you!

Happy Fall Ya’ll!

Always remember to Create, Share and Inspire!

dee

I am a craft lovin', Diet coke drinkin' kind of girl! I love glitter and anything leopard print. My passions are crafting, fitness and living a healthy lifestyle and of course my family. The CSI Project believes in the mission to Create, Share and Inspire. When you create and share, you are sure to inspire! Hope you come away from The CSI Project inspired and come back anytime!!!

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