Today is the Secret Santa Blog Tour. This is my first….it has been a lot of fun.
I'm sharing how I made this oh so easy No Sew Deer Head Silhouette Pillow.
This can be made with or without a Silhouette Cameo!
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I really thought over this project. I always do when a gift is involved.
I knew I wanted to make a deer silhouette pillow, but had to decide on the fabric!
I love the way it turned out….especially since it can be used beyond Christmas.
The recipient of the pillow is the sweet and talented Roeshel from The Diy Show 0ff!
We have met a couple of times at Haven. She has such fabulous style!!! I steered clear of traditional Christmas colors and went with something that would go with any decor palette.
You can visit Roeshel's site to see how she used my gift in her home. You can also check out what she made and who received it. Isn't this fun!
You will need:
Heat N Bond
pillow
pre-made pillow cover
Silhouette Cameo and supplies OR the included link to print a deer silhouette to cut with scissors
fabric of your choice
scissors
iron
I finally got my very first DSLR camera and gosh it's like a spaceship. Please be patient with me as I figure it out! This is the product that I used to bond the cut deer to the pillow.
You will adhere your fabric to the Heat N Bond using the directions on the package. I cut a 12 X 12 inch square to fit my Silhouette mat.
I made the deer shape large enough to fill the 12×12 inch space.
You can purchase the same deer pattern from Silhouette using Silhouette Design Store – View Design #68968: deer head
Don't own a Silhouette machine? I found a free JPEG or PDF version to print HERE. You could easily print this on card stock to make a pattern without the use of a Silhouette Cameo.
This is a ready-made pillow cover from Hobby Lobby. You will find it in the window treatments section. I ironed out the wrinkles. Roeshel should feel very special…..I am not an ironer….my poor wrinkled family.
Here is the deer with the Heat N Bond attached and ready to iron. I roughly centered the deer on the pillow. Then I ironed it on according to the directions. I let it cool completely before inserting the pillow form.
I really like the contrast of the trim with the glam of the gold chevron fabric.
Here is a look that could carry you through the winter.
Here it is with my plaid Pashmina scarf for the holidays.
I do believe I'll be making one for us. My teen daughter had a fit over it when she got home from school. She wants one for her bedroom.
Look what I got!!!!!!! My gift came from my dear, sweet friend Meegan from What Meegan Makes. It has found the perfect spot in our family room. You'll see more of it here in my upcoming Christmas tours. Hop on over and see how Meegan made this beautifully decoupaged tree art!
You can visit all of the projects on today's tour by clicking the pics below.
This tour is so full of inspiration for handmade gifts!
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Lulu says
Your pillows are awesome! I love to make my own pillows, they are doing a great job of bringing some cheer and color to my living room. Thanks for sharing with us, I got a lot inspiration!
Christy says
Thanks so very much. They were a fun project!
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Jeanette says
Christy! I love the elegance and funkiness of your pillow! Such a fun tour. Have a great holiday! Jeanette
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Christy says
Thanks so much!!!
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Megan says
What a cute pillow! I love the chevron you used and the fact that it will work all winter -such a plus!
Leslie says
Love your pillow you made for Roeschel! It is gorgeous. Awesome job!
Roeshel says
Christy, I am in love with my gift! You do such beautiful work and have such a pretty style. This sweet accent pillow (love reindeer silhouette and chevron and GOLD!) will be displayed way longer than just for Christmas decorating. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity! xo
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Roeshel! I’m thrilled you love it! This was such a fun tour with amazing inspiration. I’m loving all the projects. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!! XXOO Christy
Dria says
Christy this is gorgeous! LOVE the gold and well deer heads are my absolute favorite decorating accessory! You did an amazing job!
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Christy says
Yes, i love anything deer these days!!! Thanks Dria!!!
Christy says
Christy, this turned out so perfectly! I love that you thought about using it beyond Christmas, and from reading Roeshel’s post, I can tell she really loved it! Very nicely done my friend! XO
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Christy says
So sweet, Christy! Thanks so much!!!!
Christine says
I love this….pinned!!! Christine from Little Brags
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Christy says
Thanks so much!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Nancy says
Your pillow is fabulous!!! I am going to have to try that with my Silhouette!!!
Love the fabric you chose…I am sure it is going to be loved!
And Meegan’s tree is so sweet too!! 🙂
Nancy
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Nancy! I’ve got to start using that machine more!!!
Julie says
I love this pillow!!! Where did you get the gold and white chevron fabric? Thank you for sharing!!!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Julie! All of the supplies came from Hobby Lobby.
Marie says
Very cute pillow that can be used after the holidays too. I wish we had a Hobby Lobby here in Canada because I’d run out and grab a few of those sweet pillow forms. Enjoying this blog hop and off to see whatever everyone else made and received.
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Marie! HL is great. You might be able to order them online. Great price!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Vanessa says
This is awesome pillow Christy! I love the deer and love how you can use it even after Christmas. I love the Christmas tree art you received as well. Fabulous ideas!
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Vanessa! This has been such a fun tour with fabulous inspiration!