Tatertots and Jello

COLORFUL HAPPY HOME -- Daily DIY, Decor, Craft and Recipe Tutorial

  • My Home
    • 1905 Cottage
    • Daybreak House
  • DIY
    • DIY Projects and Ideas
    • Organizing
    • Tutorials
    • Printables
  • Decor
    • Spring Projects
    • Summer Projects
    • Fall Projects
  • Crafts
    • Kids Crafts
    • Painting Projects
    • Paper Projects
    • Sewing
    • Wreaths
  • Holidays
    • Valentines Day
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • HAPPY Holidays Series!
  • Recipes

Explore

  • my home
  • diy
  • decor
  • crafts
  • holiday
  • printables
  • recipes

Connect

Home » pillows » 30-minute Textured Embellishment Pillow

pillows, sewing projects, silhouette, tutorial · March 16, 2011

30-minute Textured Embellishment Pillow

Tatertots & Jello is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
 I made this little pillow the other night.
I guess I didn’t realize that St. Patrick’s Day is so close!  
But you could actually make this pillow for any occasion — just change the word out to whatever you want to say. 
 This is a basic, envelope pillow which requires no zipper. Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life has a great 10-minute Pillow Cover Tutorial that will show you how to make one.
I used my Silhouette to make the word “Lucky” and I had some left over pink heat transfer material left over from my Valentine’s Pillows, so I used that. But if you don’t have a Craft Cutter, you could stencil a word on your pillow. OR, write on it with Sharpie. Have you seen the Sharpie pillows from Dear Lillie?
I like the combination of pink and green — kind of preppy! 
When you are using Heat Transfer material, be sure to flip your image {mirror image} on your settings. 
I attached the word to my pillow cover with my iron.  
Then I made a messy, textured arrangement.
To do this I took 5 different types of material. I ripped each strip of material 1 inch wide by 16 inches in length. I ripped 2 or three strips for each pattern of material. So I ended up with about 15 different strips of material. I also had a length of lace left over from a different project, so I added that too.
Then I made three Rolled Flowers. I have a detailed Rolled Flower tutorial here if you want directions on how to make these.
I love adding these little rolled flowers to all sorts of projects. They are very versatile. Then I looped the material up in a messy arrangement and sewed a few straight stitches across all of the strips with my sewing machine to anchor them all in place.
The last thing I did was take a needle and thread and sew on the three rolled flowers on top of the arrangement. I also put some fabric glue under each of the flowers to make sure they were really attached well.

So that’s my Quick and Easy 30 Minute Textured Embellishment Pillow.
You could make one with your daughter’s name on it or one for Spring with — 
BLOOM, WELCOME or HAPPY{instead of Lucky} and stick it on a chair on your front porch!
I was also thinking the embellishment might be fun to make into a brooch or a headband…
I hope you are having a Wonderful Week 🙂
 I’m linking up to the Spring Fling!!


this blessed nest

xoxo


This post sponsored by

Posted By: Jen · In: pillows, sewing projects, silhouette, tutorial

DIY Entertainment Unit Remodel — Reveal!!
Guest Project — Make DIY Painted Mason Jars!!

You’ll Also Love

Amazing Summer DIY Home Ideas
How to make a macrame fringe pillow coverEnvelope Pillow Cover with Macrame Fringe Trim
how to upcycle sweaters into luxury sweater pillows with fur pom pomsEasy Sweater Pillows Covers with Fur Pom Poms

Comments

  1. Courtneybee says

    May 4, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Adorable! What font did you use? I love it and must have it!

  2. this blessed nest says

    March 18, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    this is fantastic!

    there's so much i still need to learn about that silhouette machine. the embellishment is so fun.

    thanks so much for linking up & spreading the word. you are the best.

    did you decide if you are going to cover your couch? i'm just curious, because i am kindof thinking about it myself.

    thanks again for linking up.
    😉
    kellie

  3. Dear Lillie says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Thanks so much for mentioning our sharpie pillows! Have been meaning to send you an e-mail for about two weeks now – ahhh! Will hopefully get to it tonight. Hope you are doing well!

  4. CreationsForEleanor says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a great idea, I need to order some heat transfer from Silhouette. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says

    March 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This is AWESOME!

  6. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Oh my gosh Jen that is so cute!! I love the little strip flower arrangement – so fun and whimsical!!! I think that's so perfect for spring!

  7. MiMi says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    So cute, Jen!

  8. Kristen says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Love it! Now only if I can get my ancient Singer to work again, I could make one! I fought with it all night last night, and it won.

    ~hearts~
    Kristen
    http://craftingwithtrainingwheels.blogspot.com/

  9. Mom in High Heels says

    March 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    That is so cute, but if I made one of those, our youngest dog (a 1 year old pug) would probably spend her days chewing the embellishments off. Sigh.

  10. notyet100 says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    too good,..

  11. Marianne@Songbird says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Very cute pillow. I have been sewing pillows too lately. But seeing how cute this one turned out, I think there is at least another one in my future.

  12. theUngourmet says

    March 16, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    So cute! I have fabric and pillows sitting out in my garage waiting to be put together. I'd love to try the ribbons and flowers…such a fun and whimsical touch! 😉

  13. Lauren @ YoungNester says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    This is really a cute pillow! I would love for you to stop by and link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party (it lasts all week)!

  14. Karen says

    March 16, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    So adorable! I love the combo of pink and green too. So fun:)

  15. Cerise says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Love it! Thanks for the tutorial!

  16. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    This is super cute! I love the embellishments. 🙂

  17. Outofmymind says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    SO FUN!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Thanx for inspiring all of us!

  18. Liberty says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    This is so stinkin' cute!! I love the combination of the fabrics and dimension!

    xxoo,
    Liberty

  19. Andrea @ Keepin it Thrifty says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Jen! So cute!!!!!

    XOXOXO

  20. reasonstoskipthehousework says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Jen,
    This is super cute! Only 30 minutes? You rock! I'd love for you to link up on my new Link Party – Tuesday Time Out!

    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-time-out-link-up-party.html

    Smiles,
    Melanie
    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com

  21. bethanndodd says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I am going to make a Spring one this week! Thanks for the inspiration. Oh, and FANTASTIC entertainment center re-do. You are so amazing!

  22. bethanndodd says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I am going to make a Spring one this week! Thanks for the inspiration. Oh, and FANTASTIC entertainment center re-do. You are so amazing!

  23. Natalie says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    So cute! I love it! I just posted about a super easy pillow tonight too! Would love it if you wanted to take a look!
    http://aturtleslifeforme.blogspot.com/2011/03/easiest-pillow-evah.html

  24. Denyse...xoxo says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    I just love this pillow and the colors…I absolutely adore vinyl decals…I have a silhouette on my wish list which might not be a good thing…lol

    Denyse
    http://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/

  25. lauren@warmandfuzzy says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    This is adorable..I love it…and looks so easy that I could do it even though I dont sew 😉

  26. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    So cute! Thanks for linking my tute 🙂

    xoxo

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

Receive the Latest Crafts, DIY, Recipes and More in your INBOX!

Follow us on Pinterest! It's awesome!

Top Posts & Pages

Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
Mother's Day Cup Holder Gift Basket

 

Popular Posts

  • Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
    Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)
  • A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
    A New Deck in Under 30 Minutes!
  • 12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
    12 Must-Have Items to Pack on an Alaskan Cruise!
  • Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
    Copycat Panera Spinach and Artichoke Egg Soufflés - SO good!
  • DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
    DIY Secret: How to Print on Post-It Notes (and Free Printable Template)
  • Mother's Day Cup Holder Gift Basket
    Mother's Day Cup Holder Gift Basket
  • The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe!
    The BEST Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Recipe!

As seen in





Amazon Affiliate

Tatertots & Jello is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
  • About Me
  • Advertising
  • Get Featured

Copyright © 2025 Tatertots and Jello · Privacy
This site is a place for positive discussion and ideas. Negative talk, comments that disparage others, and similar are not welcome and may be removed.