Okay, so I know pillows are way simple, but I'm excited about this inspiration. This was left over material from a baby blanket for a friend. My daughter loves the mink, and she hasn't had a real size pillow, combine the too, and wa la.
Next thing to try with the left overs of the left overs....
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72747095/chloe-pink-damask-elephant-sensory?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=elephants&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
I also have made bibs with mink and used a bib to wipe down the counter and they make great clothes for clean up...
Whenever you work with mink, before sewing pull a little tight and pin, or else you will have extra fabric at the end.