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Saturday, February 25, 2012

One Hour Pillow UpCycle

  Are you here for Pink Saturday?  After you read this one, see my PINK here!

One day, about a year ago, I was shopping at a thrift store in Mount Vernon, Washington, when I came upon this...
I was not just excited because of the neat Regency-era picture, the really big deal here for me was:  I had just discovered printable fabric!!!
Since then, I have found lots of inspiration on The Graphics Fairy's wonderful website and have made a couple pillows on my own. I decided to make one tonight for my March Giveaway Jubilee!

I began by selecting the graphic I wanted on The Graphics Fairy, then I create a correctly-sized text box in Word.  The size of my text box depends on how big I want the picture to be on my pillow.  I insert the picture into the text box, then I print it off onto printable fabric.
Next, I assemble my supplies.  I use Elmer's Craft Bond spray adhesive, which bonds really well right away, so I've got to work quickly once I get that sprayed on.  I find my pillows at thrift stores. I take them home, toss them in the wash, and then trim off any loose strings that might be hanging around...good as new!
I always like to position my graphic onto the pillow to get a feel for how it will look.
Then I peel the backing off of the fabric piece and spray it with the glue.  I do the pillow too.
I very gently tap the picture down.  I don't want any wrinkles at all in the fabric.  I also don't want to smear the wet ink.
I knew my pillow definitely needed something extra...but what?  I quickly decided against paper flowers and moved on to something else.
Yes! Raid the vintage jewelry collection!!
I decided on this vintage gold brooch because the swooping design of it reminds me of a bird (there are birds on the graphic I'm using---click on the pictures to enlarge if you need to).  I also chose this purple and gold earring set.  I can use the second earring on a bottle or something to go with this pillow.
Now what this pillow needs is some trimmings!
I found a length of pretty blue vintage lace.
Then I found this cute eyelet trim for around the graphic...but, OH! There's not enough!
Hooray for thrift store finds...I knew this would come in handy!
But, I don't really like the trim all the way around the graphic after all...so I go back to the way I had it!
Now it's time to glue!
I did end up finding a place for those paper flowers after all---I put them at the ends of the eyelet trimming.  See the pretty pink flowers there?
I think this turned out super cute---what do you think?  

9 comments:

  1. That is so cute!!! I love how you used glue.. so easy! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Looks like you have a winner there..It is beautiful. I might try one in the future. I have so many projects going it feels like I wont ever complete them. Enjoy the weekend.
    Kindredly,
    Shirley

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  3. looks great. Happy Pink Saturday. Wishing you a lovely weekend. xo P.S. have you entered my sweetheart giveaway yet? Only 2 days left to enter

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  4. Hi Sarah!

    Love your pillows and the brooch makes it so dimensional! I too love printable fabric and heat transfer.....


    Thank-you for your kind support of Design Gives Back!

    love, kelee

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  5. Wow, Sarah, that's beautiful! You're so creative! I'll definitely be back in March!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  6. Wow, you really did a nice job! Amazing...I have not yet had the chance to work with printable fabric. Someday!

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  7. So cute Sarah....boy you would love my Mom's no sew tape...no more hot glue for me !!
    Check it out some time:))
    Adorable pillow you made~~~!!

    My Mom's website:
    www.jodeesinc.com
    Sealah no sew adhesive double-sided tape

    xo
    Kay Ellen

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  8. I would never have thought to even do something like this! I love the way you didn't put the ribbon completely around the fabric picture. Who would have thought a small thrift shop purchase could turn out to be such a lovely craft?!

    Tammy - http://www.threedifferentdirections.com

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  9. WOW! You really did a great job in upgrading that cute pillow! Keep it up! :)

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