Ready for a little Valentine’s fun? Me too!!
I have been super fortunate with a new friend that has moved close to me, Aimee from byAimee.com and Fancy Little Things! We have been crafting up a storm together. It’s been so fun to have someone close that loves to make things, and blog, and eat yummy food. :)
We got together last week and made some fun pillowcases for Valentine’s Day!
Here are mine!
These are a knockoff (kind of) of these cute pillowcases from Lush Designs.
Mine have some fun, shabby ruffles on the ends – just to dress them up a bit.
Ready for a quick tutorial?
You’ll need:
Freezer Paper
Silhouette (or exacto knife)
Paint
Fabric Medium (to add to the paint to make it washable)
2 Pillowcases
Ruffles for fabric – about 24″ x 45″ of one color and 12″ x 45″ of another color
We started out by choosing some decorative fonts, a different one for each letter. (If you’d like the Silhouette files, throw me an email and I’ll send them to you)
We enlarged each letter to fill the page and cut them out of freezer paper with the Silhouette. If you have the Cameo you’ll be able to make them even wider, closer to the original pillowcases.
The letter is reversed because I found the Silhouette cuts out the freezer paper better with the shiny side up.
(Please excuse my fuzzy little mat – I use the protective plastic but this thing attracts dust and stuff like crazy.)
Iron the freezer paper letters onto the pillowcase – 2 on each case. Make sure that you face them the right way.
Cover the open section of the stencils with paint mixed with fabric medium.
It works best to brush the paint from the outside of the stencil, in – so you are cutting down on the amount of paint that could get pushed under the stencil.
Once the paint is completely dry, remove the stencil.
It’s pretty fun to pull off that freezer paper and see cute painted letters underneath. :)
I had a few little places that the paint had seeped under the freezer paper. The white pillowcases came in handy here – I just painted over them with white fabric paint. You have to look pretty close to see them.
Once all the letters were painted on, I added some ruffles to the hem of each pillow case. I wanted these to be a little shabby and frayed looking – so I left them unhemmed.
I cut the fabric into strips that were 3″ x 45″. I cut 4 strips of the cream for each case and 2 strips of white.
Normally I would sew 2 of each of the strips together – to make 3 long ruffles. This time I wanted a little more of a frayed edge showing, so I ruffled each piece separately, then overlapped them in each row on the pillowcase.
I hope that makes sense.
Starting with two of the cream ruffles, pin them to the top edge of the pillowcase. Overlap the ruffles just a bit where they meet on the pillowcase.
Sew the top row on.
Repeat for the other two ruffles, overlapping them at different points on the pillowcase. Mine are about 1 1/2″ apart down the hem.
Repeat for the other pillowcase – and you’re all done! Now you have a sweet, stylish way to dress up your room for Valentine’s Day!
Or anytime really – how cute would these make as a wedding or shower gift??
Aimee hasn’t posted hers yet but I’ll let you know when she does. She used a gorgeous gray color for the letters – it is so pretty!
What do you think?
I almost asked you if you LOVE them. But I refrained.
I’m linking to Sunday Scoop, Today’s Creative Blog, Met Monday, Skip to my Lou, Tutorials & Tips Tuesday, Funky Junk Interiors, and the other fabulous parties on the sidebar – make sure you check them out!
UPDATE – Several of you have asked for the fonts I used on the letters so I thought I’d add it here too. They are:
L – Cast Iron
O – Ornatique
V – Tropicana
E – Circus
Thanks!
Jaime says
Those are darling! And so are you and Aimee! Can’t wait for our pinterest party!
Megan says
what is a pinterest party? (Other than spending a whole day on pinterest) Sounds fun! :)
The pillowcases are aDORable.
Zoe says
gorgeous! thanks for sharing
[email protected] says
Really really cute BEV! I L-O-V-E them!!
Niki Blake says
i LOVE these..heehee! I would love your Silhouette files if you have a minute……or at least the measurements of each letter! Thank you so much!!
northern cottage says
oh these are fabulous – I LOVE the ruffles you added! YUM!
http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-time-tuesday2.html
AJ says
I adore them! The shabby ruffles and the vintage feel of the font is a perfect match (you know I will have to pin them). This really is a good idea for a wedding present not to mention adding a little “love” to your bed linens. Thanks so much for sharing this great project idea! AJ@queenofmynest
Stacy Makes Cents says
Those are GREAT!!!! :-)
Michele of By Your Side says
Very, very pretty!!
How fun to have Aimee there to craft with!!
Off to check out the links, thanks for sharing!!
Michelle L. says
Seriously? Those are stunning!!!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Oh Bev, forgive the pun but I LOVE these!!!! The font, the color, everything. And now that I’m a Silhouette owner, would LOVE you to email me the files!!!
Alison says
Oh my word! Bev, I LOVE these pillows!! And the ruffles are the perfect touch! As always, you amaze em!!
Alison says
*me! :)
Michele @ The Scrap Shopp says
Absolutely adorable! Great job with the freezer paper. I find it tricky to get off the mat intact. lol! Love your addition of ruffles. Can’t wait to see Aimee’s version!
holly ll says
But I do LOVE them! The ruffle is perfection and that font s gorgeous…and I so want to move so I can craft with you and Aimee!
Andrea says
I love them, and would love the Silhouette files. I have yet to make anything in this New Year and this would kick it off. Thanks 3osterbergs@gmaildotcom
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says
These are adorable! And I’m one of those spoiled brats that has a screen print machine, and I think this would be a fun project to attempt! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sierra @ Blue Robin Cottage says
Oh my gosh!! These pillow cases are absolutely beautiful!! I love everything about them! That ruffle is divine!! I just love the font you used!! Gorgeous!! :)
Jana says
Absolutely georgious! I love these pillows – the letters, and ruffles as well. I would like to kindly ask you for the files. Jana
jasmin dey says
love these!would love to have the files so I can try this out myself with my silhouette.thanks so much. [email protected]
staci johnson says
LOVE this!! Just pinned it:)
Amy says
i love it when people create their own versions of things they see! you are too crafty!
terri says
would love these letters. where can i download them? thanks
Dayna says
Hi! I just got a Silhouette for Christmas and would love to know to files you used. I really appreciate you wanting to share. And Ive been so intimated by my Cameo that I think this project will help me break the ice. Thank you for that.
Kara says
I LOVE them ;) I love the font, colors, & shabby ruffles. What a fun & easy project. Don’t you just love freezer paper stencils?! I just finished making Luci a valentines day shirt using stencils & it turned out so cute. Now I just need to find the time to blog about it ;) Great job Miss Beverly!! :)
Susan says
I L O V E these!! What a great knockoff, I’m going to make some for gifts! Thanks for the inspiration!!
xoxo
twentyfour7
Nikola says
Love them! What font or fonts did you use? Would love the file and the name of the fonts.
Shirley Lupton says
Oh how cute. Could you send me the information files and the name of the fonts. Thanks
Bethany says
I L-O-V-E this! :) I’m going to pin it…
carrie says
would love the Silhouette files! THANKS!! [email protected]
kerry says
Gorgeous! Love the fonts & color you choose.
aimee steckowski says
ooh ooh… the ruffles are DARLING!!!! so so sweet. love hanging out eating & crafting with you!!!
Noa says
I love your pillows, would love the Silhouette files.
thanks.
Michelle says
I like yours heaps better than the original, those ruffles are just adorable!
stacie says
Gorgeous! I would love to have silhouette [email protected]
Thanks!
Cathy says
These are so cute. Would make a great wedding gift.
Natalie says
OMG so cute! Love them! I love the font you used to!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Kim@todayismysome-day says
First of all, I LOVE THEM! I was gonna ask about the font, but I didn’t realize you used 4 different ones. These is definitely a project I want to try. Great work, Bev!
Jessica says
These are adorable!!! I love!!! I’ve only made a handful of projs with my silhouette and they’ve only been done with paper! I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the tutorial :) I just started following you!
~Jess
Katie {Sweet Rose Studio} says
These are so stinkin’ cute Bev! I am in love!
Lolly Jane says
Love these! ;) Thanks for linking up, pinned them cuz they’re ADORABLE!! Great color combo!
katie goldsworthy says
Awesome!!! I LOVE this!!!
–Katie
@ Creatively Living
Jen says
I adore these pillows! The ruffled edges, and bright, cheerful colors make them totally crush-worthy! I’d be thrilled if you’d come and share your post at the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen
Margareth says
Great font. Would you mind sharing your silhouette files? I’m totally new to this kind of crafting and am still trying to figure out the possibilities of the Cameo.
Jen says
These are so pretty! I love how you took it to the next level and added ruffles – gorgeous!
Marissa says
I looping these pillow cases!! I would love the silhouette files! Thanks. [email protected]
Kelly says
I would love the silhouette’s. If you would email to me Beautiful. Making some for my girls!!!!
Kelly says
Email [email protected]
Alison creamer says
LOVE LOVE !!!!!! Yes send me the files I need to do this!!!!!
Amanda says
Wow! They turned out fantastic!
Netties Expressions says
These are so amazing! Love the idea and thanks for sharing!
meg/brassyapple says
OH I should have known this project was yours! :) “LOVE” it!
featured it on the brassy apple FB wall and on twitter!
thanks for linking up to Make it mOnday!
Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
The ruffles are the perfect touch! Love the pillows! Or should I say {{{ LOVE }}} the pillows (I added some {{{ ruffles }}} too!).
Jennifer McLean says
I LOVE your love pillows. So well done! These would be just so darn cute on the bed on Valentine’s day.
Best,
Jen from JustAddWaterSilly.com, hopping from Craftastic Mondays.
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Just wanted to let you know that I featured this as part of my link party wrap up! Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like.
Michell @ Girl In Air says
Perfect!! I LOVE it all……love the freezer paper too for me it’s easier to use than my Silhouette…LOL
Leah says
I would love the Sillhouette file. I just bought mine and have only used it once because I have been super busy. This would be a fun project to start with I LOVE them.
Diane says
These are adorable. I love the addition of the ruffles. It adds a nice touch that the originals don’t have. Thank you for sharing them and the technique.
Rosezz says
lI would love to have the Sillhouette file.
I agree, the ruffles is really a nice touch.
Katherine says
Would love to get the silhouette file. Can’t wait to start making these!
Heather says
Bev I adore your pillows. I really need to make a set or two I love them!!!! Thanks for linking up at So Very Creative, I featured them today!
http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-pillows.html
Lisa Gray says
These are adorable! I would love the Silhouette file. Thank you so much!
mother goose says
I AM an oopsy daisy reader. I found your pillows. through her blog. I love them. I intend on making these for wedding and anniversary gifts. Would you please send the template . Thank you for offering . [email protected] thanks again
Samantha says
I would love to get the files for these letters! Can’t wait to get started on this project….thanks for the great idea. Please email the files if possible :)
Lolly Jane says
Oh wow Bev these are simply gorgeous! Nicely done :)
xoxo
Gay Vaughan says
Those are pretty much…awesome! Love your new look too!
~Gay~
itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com
cassie says
bev- these are AWESOME!!!!! i need to try this out!!!!!!
Wendy says
Wow these are stunning thank you for sharing them, do you sell them? So nice to meet you just found your beautiful blog and so happy I did. I have enjoyed looking around and I’m now following you, wonderful to meet new friends. Hope you find a spare minute to visit me sometime follow back if you like. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch in 2012.
Always Wendy
Nia Alhouse says
TOO CUTE!!! I can’t wait to make these in time for Valentines Day!! Could you email me the Silhouette files. Thanks so much!!
PAT NELSON says
I just got a cameo for Christmas and have yet to turn it on. I would love to have the files that you so generously offered! Your pillows will be my first cuts!
Thanks you!
Kathleen says
Those pillows are absolutely adorable! I would love to have the files and I can’t wait to make them.
Thanks so much!
Emilie says
I would love to have the files to make these adorable pillows! Thanks so much! :)
Christine says
I LOVE them! My mom has a Silhouette I’d love to try out. What a perfect opportunity and create a unique gift. Please email me the template files.
Jan Schittone says
Would love to make the “Love” pillowcases. My daughter’s last name is Love. Please send me the template files for the stencils. Thanks so much!
KAY WILLIAMSON says
WOULD APPRECIATE YOU SENDING THE PATTERNS FOR LOVE. MY GREAT GRANDAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED IN THE SPRING, AND I THINK IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT SHOWER GIFT.
LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING THIS.
Nancy Russell says
These are beautiful, would love to make for wedding presents. Please send me the file for the letter templates. Thanks, ner
Claire says
These are lovely, thank you for sharing your talent!
Lois says
Any chance on getting the silhouette files emailed to me please? I love this easy way of sprucing up my room with this idea.
This is great…..
Thank you.
ljt
justine says
would love the patterns for the letters…thanks!! love these gonna make a house warming gift!!
Theresa Boretzky says
I love the love pillow cases. Can I still get the pattern from you for stencils? Thank you and p.s. I just found you site. Love it!
Dejae" says
Love the pillow cases. I will be making a set for my anniversary…I will make one adjustment since my man has asthma I will find a way to use machine embroidery instead of fabric paint. This is very nice set. Love your site too.
Mary B Shepard says
Love the pillow cases. Would love your pattern to makes some with the Love on them. Thanks for all you do to make our sewing and emb. worthwhile. Mary
Janet Lowe says
What a great idea! Please send me the stencils for the letters.
Shirley says
Love the “LOVE” pillowcases. They would make wonderful Valentines Day gifts. Please E-Mail the pattern for the letters. Thanks for the idea. Shirley
carter says
HI These pillowcases are just great.
thankyou for letting us see them please will you E-Mail the pattern for the letters for me.
kind regards
carter
joyce says
I like these pillow cases! Please email the Silhouette files .
Thanks
joyce
Beth Figiel says
Please e-mail me the patter to the letter. LOVE this, I can barely sew…but I think could do this. Book marking your web/blog! Thanks for your generous creativity. Beth
gail budzyna says
The pillowcases are a great gift for a bridal shower could you please e-mail the fonts for the letters I am thinking of having a craft night soon.
Diane says
Beautiful but I’m a little skidish about making the stencils wonder if I could buy them
Delee says
Love this idea…please e-mail the fonts for the Love pillowcases
Thank you
Theresa Boretzky says
I wanted a copy of the Love PC pattern. thank you.
louella candler says
what adorable pillows. i appreciate the talent god has given you. please provide me with the silhouette file.. thanks
louella candler says
PLEASE FORWARD YOUR FONTS. THANKS
Reine says
These are gorgeous! Could you please email the fonts? Thanks :oD
Kendra says
Do you happen to still have the file for the letters? Please send my way!
sharon says
Oh, what a beautiful project – expecting a grandbaby in April – PLEASE, can I get the silihouette file sent me – thanks so much
susan says
I finally made time to make these!! I used your fonts and made mine really big. Mine are 11 x 17 each. I used gold metallic fabric paint and want to find a gold fringe for the ends. Thanks for sharing.
lesta says
Love them please send fonts thanks
Rae J Cooper says
Just read your tutorial on pillowcase ideas with word LOVE on them. Could you please send me the letter patterns! What a great gift idea. Thank you.
sahory says
HOLA CARIÑO, ES SAHORY MERCEDES DE PANAMA, ME ENCANTARIA ME ENVIARAS LOS MOLDES PARA LAS ALMOHADAS LOVE.
MI CORREO: [email protected]
GRACIAS Y UN ABRAZO
Jesikika says
Awesome! Could you pretty please email me the fonts!
Aleasha says
OHHHH MY I WAS LOOKING for these they are very expensive and COULD make these MYSELF… PLEASE CAN YOU SHARE THE FONT FOR SILHOUETTE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH…
Amy Keith says
Would “LOVE” the pattern for the stencils. I adore this font!
Micki says
can you please send the pattern for the LOVE pillowcases that you used? Thanks so so much!
Jeannie Plant says
Please email the letters–the project is wonderful!!
Jean M says
I just discovered your site. Love it!! Could I get these letters?
Thank you1
sharon hoisington says
i would like a copy of the LOVE fonts thank you