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I bought them with the thought of turning them into some throw pillows for the bed. It just didn't work--the white and black of the fabric didn't match the white and black of my comforter. And my comforter is a busy pattern--which was not complemented by the busy-ness of the curtain fabric. So back to the store they went. But they got my wheels turning.
I love the chandelier imagery, but I needed something simpler. And I figured I could freezer paper stencil it. (You know, I've done it once, so I'm totally a pro, right?) So after a long internet search, I finally stumbled across this site, scrapNfonts.com. They've got tons of great fonts, .png files, brush sets--random stuff that you need want for crafting/blogging/etc. I was able to get a group of 13 chandelier .png files for $1!
***Note--I have nothing to do with scrapNfonts.com, just sharing a resource I found on my own!
I printed out the one I like best (in gray to save ink). And I figured since I was cutting one, why not cut two?
(why yes, I did just staple it right to the table. I saw the staple gun before the tape)
The cutting went slowly, but it wasn't overly difficult. I didn't cut out every small space, just the ones I felt were necessary to the overall look. And ironing the stencil to my fabric wasn't as difficult as I expected, either. (Sorry I don't have any pictures--I did take some of the ironing process, but the white on white just didn't really show anything helpful) Basically, I ironed down three sides of my stencil, and then worked my way across--slowly peeling and ironing down each piece little by little.
When I was done this is what I had:
I painted them with black fabric paint. The fabric I used wasn't the best, it did bleed a bit. But I'm okay with some imperfection :0)
One chandelier pillow, as ordered:
Before I sewed it, I did mess around with different options--beaded trim, top stitching, ribbon. I thought at first that it needed "more". But then I remembered that the POINT of this was a simpler pillow. So it may look a touch plain all by its lonesome here on the floor, but I really like it's graphic, simple quality.
I know--you have so many questions!!!What are you doing with the other stencil, and the cut-out?
For part TWO click HERE!
For part THREE click HERE!
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Oh I love this pillow and never thought to trace(cut) out the design and stencil it. Will try this.
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@Sylvia--let me know how it turns out! It really wasn't as hard as I expected!
ReplyDelete@Santa's Gift Shoppe--too funny--I must have been checking out your pillows at the same time you were here! Thanks for following!
Visiting from a silly little sparrow. That is beautiful TFS.
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ReplyDeleteLove it! I wish I was as creative as you! I suck at crafts!
ReplyDeleteApplause, applause! This turned out fabulous! I'm checking out that site.
ReplyDelete@Sandra--Thanks so much!
ReplyDelete@Mary Beth--I'll definitely be by to visit! Thanks so much!
@Jessica--Come on! Anyone can do it--maybe start with a square or something simple hehehe
@Kim--{bowing} thank you, thank you LOL!!
Ummm, I love this, LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteWe have a friday fun finds party- we'd love it if you'd link to this!
Cute, cute, cute! What a cool idea for a pillow!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cute pillow! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I love that chandelier image!!!!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
How creative! looks great! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!
ReplyDeleteWow you have made this look super easy to do and it turned out fabulous! Love the print and image. So creative. Thanks so much for linking up to The Sunday Showcase Party! Hope you enjoy your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous! I almost bought that same curtain to decorate my desk but hoped I could do something like this instead.
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