DIY Monogrammed Pillows

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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I made one DIY Monogrammed Pillow for each guest with their initial and sent it home with them for a cute keepsake. It also matched the theme of my daughter Riley’s Dream Sleepover Birthday Party. These would also make fabulous gifts and a great addition to your child’s room.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Decide on the colors for your pillow. I chose purple, pink, turquoise and mint green to match Riley’s party decorations and her room decor. Pick a medium-sized pillow. Oriental Trading has this Medium Purple Pillow in a variety of colors including yellow, green, red, and blue so you can match your pillow to your party theme.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 1
Step
2

Cut out your initial from a Felt Sheet and attach it to the front of the pillow with Hot Glue.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 2 part 1
DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 2 part 2
Step
3

Using hot glue, trim the edge of your pillow with the Rickrack Trim all the way around the edge of your pillow. Cut the end when you get to each edge of the pillow and overlap the next piece to start a new line of trim.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 3
Step
4

Glue a giant Pom-Pom on each corner of the pillow. Press and hold the pom-pom to the pillow until it’s dry.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 4
Step
5

Embellish the felt initial with Green Adhesive Jewels.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 5
Step
6

These pillow would also make fabulous party favors. I made these to match my daughter’s Dreams Sleepover Party. Be sure to check out my DIY Dream Journals tutorial and Jelly Syrup recipe that go along with the whole party.

DIY Monogrammed Pillows step 6

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