Make a Wintry Peppermint-Stripe Pillow
Add another layer of cheer to your holiday decor with this retro peppermint-stripe throw pillow. The best part? No needle and thread required.
![Peppermint Stripe Pillow Peppermint Stripe Pillow](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_COVER_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575790014.webp)
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Materials Needed
- white pillowcase
- pillow insert
- red ribbon (varied widths and shades)
- white ribbon (varied widths and shades)
- scissors
- stick pins
- fabric glue
Remove Cover
Remove the pillow insert from the pillowcase. Lay the pillowcase on a flat, clean work surface.
![Peppermint Stripe Pillow - Remove Cover Peppermint Stripe Pillow](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step1-Remove-Cover.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575778934.webp)
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Roll Out Ribbons
Roll out the ribbons in a diagonal across the pillowcase, alternating ribbon color and type. Cut to create a 1-inch overhang on either side (Image 1). Leave the spacing between the ribbons slightly random and pin into place as you work your way down (Image 2).
![Roll out the ribbons in a diagonal across the pillow cover, alternating ribbon color and type, cut so that there is a 1 inch overhang on either side. Leave the spacing between ribbons slightly random and pin into place, as you work your way down.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step2-Roll-Out-Ribbons.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575799600.webp)
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IMAGE 1
![Roll out the ribbons in a diagonal across the pillow cover, alternating ribbon color and type, cut so that there is a 1 inch overhang on either side. Leave the spacing between ribbons slightly random and pin into place, as you work your way down.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step2-Roll-Out-Ribbons_b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575778824.webp)
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IMAGE 2
Attach Ribbons
Using the fabric glue, attach the ribbons to the pillowcase, removing the stick pins as you go.
![Peppermint Stripe Pillow - Attach Ribbons Peppermint Stripe Pillow](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step3-Attach-Ribbons.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575825237.webp)
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Trim Ribbon and Add Insert
Once the ribbons are attached to the pillowcase, neatly trim the excess ribbon along the edges (Image 1) and replace the pillow insert (Image 2).
![Once the ribbons are adhered to the pillow cover, neatly trim the excess ribbon along the edges.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step4-Trim-Ribbon-Add-Insert.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575835851.webp)
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IMAGE 1
![Replace the pillow insert.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Peppermint_Stripe-Pillow_Step4-Trim-Ribbon-Add-Insert_b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443575820324.webp)
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IMAGE 2