Fun & Easy Outdoor Craft With Sharpie

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Did y'all know that Michaels carries Sharpie paint markers now?

These are such great tools for so many crafts around the house.  They come in lots of different colors, and you even have the option of oil or water-based paints.

I'm sure y'all have heard of the standard Sharpie-on-mug craft.  That one is fun, but I thought I'd try something a little different.  Sharpie Paint Markers are good for lots more than that!

Our old outdoor pillows were looking kind of sad.  The Sharpie Paint Markers I bought from Michael's were just what I needed to make a summery new set!

All you need for this project are Sharpie Extra Fine-Tip Paint Markers (I used water-based, but I think oil-based would work just fine), masking tape, a canvas bag (hello - already almost completely sewn for you!), and the shape of choice printed with dark ink on a piece of paper (so it will show through the bag).  I'd recommend using a shape that has only straight lines...curved edges could be kind of tricky in the next step.

Put the shape on paper inside your bag, so the dark shape shows through the bag.  Use masking tape to line the edge of the shape.

Next, starting at a corner of your shape, take your Sharpie Paint Markers and start making straight lines.

Seriously, anybody that can draw a line can make this one!  This would be a great craft to get kids involved - it's so insanely easy.

Alternate colors of your Sharpie paint markers to make the pattern on the shape.

Work from one corner to the opposite, until your entire shape is filled.

Then, just take your tape off!

Cut the straps off of your bag...

...and stuff the inside. (I used stuffing from old outdoor pillows.  If you buy new stuffing, just make sure it works for outdoor pillows.)

Then, sew!  The bottom corners of the bag had been folded in, so I folded in the top ones as well when I sewed it shut, just to keep everything nice and symmetrical.

And just like that, you have fun, summery pillows.

Look for Sharpie Paint Markers at your local Michael's store!

Check out more information about Sharpie products on their Facebook page or their Twitter page. You can also get lots of great inspiration for Sharpie crafts on their Pinterest page!

Now go get to creating!