I've had trouble finding a new duvet cover for my bedroom. They're not cheap, so I want it to be something I will love for a while (not trendy!) that reflects my personal style. I have been looking for quite some time, but my search may be over...I'm in love with this hand-drawn DIY duvet cover, and may just have to make my own!
Jen, the crafty and ambitious author of A Thousand Words, was inspired by her son Daniel's artistic stylings. To showcase some of his sketches, she decided to make him a custom duvet cover with his artwork! This idea is amazing for kids rooms, but would translate without a problem to a "grown-up" version! Although I have to admit that I really love Daniel's duvet and would highly consider it for my own room!
In essence, Jen photographed and edited drawings of Pokemon characters that Daniel dreamed up, and then printed them out in larger scale. Then, using felt-tip fabric markers, she meticulously traced each one on to a plain white duvet. The graphic elements of the drawings look amazing on the blanket! She notes that the color will fade a bit after washing, but might be alleviated some with a higher-content natural fiber duvet instead of a synthetic blend that she used. Jen embraces the fading in her project, as she thinks they will begin to resemble pencil drawings.
Go take a look at her step-by-step process — although, beware! I immediately had three or four ideas pop into my head! If you're not prepared to add to your project list, enter at your own risk!
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Saw this project featured on another site recently (Young House Love maybe?) and I loved it as well! This idea could easily carry over to custom curtains, pillows, tablecloth, or lampshades. This particular project was super sweet since it was a Momma proudly displaying her son's creativity. What's not to love?? :)
This is great. I might go to Ikea and buy some cheap comforters for my girls to decorate. In the process they print out all the designs and then trace them on. I wonder if it would be easier and faster to print out onto iron on paper and transfer it.
While this may be a good option, I'm not so sure about the timeless nature of this approach! Cartoony is pretty hot right now!
http://www.mikeperrystudio.com/detailed/212
Or just do this......
http://denydesigns.com/products/create-your-own-custom-duvet-cover
What a fun project. It's a great way to personalize fabric without spending a bunch of money.
@sherrieakin, this project was featured on Ohdeedoh last fall, when it was still a separate site from AT. It's still a cute idea though.
Aha! Thanks, I couldn't remember where I first saw it...my brain still thinks it's Monday :-/
YHL also featured this. It feels like the tenth time I've seen this same project featured. Though, probably for good reason. It's pretty sweet. Just familiar.
I love the idea but what are some ways to make it more grown up?
I have been looking for a post on DIY bedding for the past couple of days. How serendipitous it was to come across this.
Check out some of the sacred art of sub-saharan countries. I think that kid is definitely from there. No kidding.
When I was the President of my High school's art club we made curtains just like this to hang in the art rooms (they were very tall, narrow windows). Everyone grabbed a pen and started doodling! It was fun and I bet they're still hanging there! Although credit for the idea goes to my talented Ceramics teacher! :)
Also, that kid has some talent, am I right?