Back in January, I made this heart pillow for myself using Osnaberg fabric and some hearts that I cut out from other fabric I had laying around.
The other side was left plain and I thought I might do something different on this side for the rest of the year. Having downsized, we don’t have a lot of room to store a lot of seasonal type things, so I’m trying to get things to pull double duty around here. With that in mind, I went to the images I have saved on my computer and found this one that I thought would work with the shape of the pillow.
It is yet another image that was shared by Karen at The Graphics Fairy. I just did it in a sepia tone through Photoshop.
I think this image can take me through Spring and Summer {Fall, too, I’m sure}, which will bring me to Christmas when I can take out my Christmas pillows. Since this pillow is sewed shut, the additions were made several different ways.
I used heat and bond on the script fabric to attach it to the pillow itself.
I used fabric glue for the trims and the image fabric.
I sewed the two buttons in each top corner on.
One pillow, two looks; saving money and space! Plus, I love the cream colors and vintage look to it.
Linking up with
Brag Monday at The Graphics Fairy
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
Potpourri Friday at 2805
Kathy
That is so pretty. The images at the Graphics Fairy are the best, and I love the script fabric. I can see how you'll get so much use out of this pillow. Thanks for sharing your talent with us Kathy!
ReplyDeleteI love it. You are so clever. Great idea. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteI really like the addition of the birds, Kathy. I especially like all of the layering.
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteyou are so very creative. Love how your mind works about home decor.
you prove spending BIG money isnt the point to making things Beautiful.. applause applause.
Kathy that's a beautiful pillow! I love the bird transfer... I'm ready for spring too!
ReplyDeleteSusan
How clever are you! I adore that you can use one pillow all year.
ReplyDeleteThat pillow is wonderful! I love that you didn't have to sew....
ReplyDeleteSew Cute! Or is it No Sew Cute? Either way it's A-dorable! I love the little Birds!
ReplyDeleteXO Cindy
Pretty! I love that pillow and all the embellishments are just enough. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love the bird transfer - that Graphics Fairy is a wonderful resource. I think a pillow with more than one look is smart!
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow and idea for using a pillow through the seasons.
ReplyDeleteHeat and bond, I gotta try that stuff.
Both sides of your pillows are just beautiful! I love the bird side so much! Maybe some day I'll be that crafty... :)
ReplyDelete~ Jamie
Oh my gosh I love that pillow so much words just can't desribe!
ReplyDeleteWELL DONE!!!!
Love the birds, we were just watching a woodpecker on our feeder. Also love how practical you are to use both sides of the pillow.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty pillow. I love the natural linen/neutralness of it even with the imagery. And such pretty detailing. Jane
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE!!! I loved the hearts but I especially LOVE the birds!! Sooooo adorable!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda
Great use of Karen's bird graphic Kathy! Pretty!
ReplyDeletexo Cathy
That's a great idea! I love all the embellishments, especially the bird graphic. How sensible. When you get tired of one look, you can just flip it around.
ReplyDeleteI love both sides. I do that all the time so that I can just switch it over and get a whole new look. I adore the birds graphic.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea Kathy. Very clever and so versatile.
ReplyDeleteA reversible pillow! I love it genius and pretty!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Loving the pillow :)
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
PS Good luck with your projects
Oh my how I love this pillow. How did you ever think of doing it this way. Just beautiful! Wish I could be just like you
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week
Love
Maggie
What a truly beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteLinda at Beautiful Ideas
The layering was a great idea, Kathy. Love the bird design.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow. The bird graphic layered over the script fabric is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow :o)
ReplyDelete~Des
Your pillow is just beautiful! I love that sweet little bird image, and used it on a decoupaged tray. Love the sepia tones!
ReplyDeleteKathy! I LURV these!!
ReplyDeleteI am a self proclaimed Pillow Whore and bird hoarder so these are like a double whammy for me! Please oh Please link up to my "WTF Wednesday" party..Purty please Oh, Popular Gurl!!?
Hugs,
Melissa
http://shabbyloco.blogspot.com/2012/02/wtf-wednesdays.html
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make two pillows out of one...love it! You should come by and share this at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.
Blessings,
Linda
Great pillow, love the birds in sepia too. Photoshop allows us to make so many idea just happen. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a message.
ReplyDeleteThe heart side is cute, but the bird side? Oh, my. LOVE!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pillow. I just love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Sweden
Elna
I love pillows and yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration!
Kathy..I just love it...You are so creative!..I love all things "birds"....You nailed this pillow!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillow, Kathy! I like all the textures and the natural colors! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that pillow(s)!! the bird graphic is one of my favorites! thanks for linking up, Kathy! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow, love that image of the birds. I would keep that pillow out all year long.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Michele
I am in love with that pillow!!! Doing the bird image in sepia was a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteI have started a new link party just for rustic and shabby chic projects and would love to have you share this - http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=5569
Kathy! I swear it had not been that long since I was last by to visit but I guess it has been. So sorry! I LOVE this pillow it turned out great! I have all the supple sot make a pillow or tea towel and just have not braved it yet. That and we ran out of ink in our printer and we don't feel like spending $100 to replace it right now!;)
ReplyDelete40 comments about a pillow! I love it. Makes perfect sense to me :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! I"m a new follower. Followed both GFC and Linky.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Love this too! I have never figured out how to run a copy of an image and apply it to fabric...tried it once and it was a hot mess! I think I have the wrong kind of printer maybe?
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo I love this pillow!
Lou Cinda
You are featured today at Potpourri Friday at 2805!
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