I've seen quite a few projects using silhouettes of different states lately, and have been dying to have a pillow with the silhouette of Kentucky. Last week, I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Thistlewood Farm, and saw that Karianne had made the most fabulous canvases with the silhouette of Kentucky, and I could stand it no longer! I must have a Kentucky pillow, so I decided to make one. I totally stole her idea and called my friend with a Silhouette to ask if she could cut the shape of KY for me...and she did!
I took the center piece of vinyl out for another project, and stuck the large outline on a Dropcloth Pillow that I had already made. I used my stencil brush and dabbed on black paint inside of the outline. Then I decided to add a little embellishment. I sewed a quick ruffle, made a ruffled flower and sewed them on the pillow. Now my Kentucky pillow has just the right amount of fluff for me.
To see the tutorial on how to make your own stencil, you can check out my Ampersand Pillow and Freezer Paper/Vinyl Stencil Tutorial.
I am so happy with my new pillow!
To be honest, I have had pillow fever lately...last week I made this little cutie for my daughter's school carnival silent auction...
Have you made anything using your state's silhouette?
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Love,
Jessica
thistlewoodfarm says
Jessica,
I looks so cute! Why didn't I think of that.....I am totally copying you! That is such a cute idea for Christmas!
Have a great day rock star!
karianne
Ashley @ Hillbilly Princess Diaries says
So cute! I tend to love everything with Kentucky on it, I'm definitely proud to be a Kentuckian! :) Wish i had a Silhouette to try this.
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
Way cool, Jessica! I love it on the pumpkin AND the pillow! :)
Leshia @ Southern Chic Love says
Love this! #BBN :)
Jacque n Matt Knowlton says
Adorable pillow! What a great idea for a gift for someone or even a wedding gift for a couple from different states!
-Jacque @theDIYvillage
Four Marrs and One Venus says
Nailed it- and of course.... Ruffle!!! :)
Our Pinteresting Family says
That looks amazing! I love the neutral colors too. Megan
Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says
too too cute! and love the added fluff too!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Ah,,this is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing at our Uncommonly Yours link party!! Featuring you tonight on our FB page!! ;)
Dawne at D Magazine says
Of course I'd pick out that silhouette anywhere!
My husband is from Owensboro and I'm from Paducah.
I love that pillow!
Regards, D
Shabby chic Sandy says
That is so clever. Love this idea--and the finished product is so cute!
Melissa says
I just love that it is KY! My momma lives in E-town and I love Kentucky even if it is TOO far from Utah...
Full Circle Creations says
I love your state pillow. I haven't done this yet. Great job! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Holly
House on the Way says
Jessica, Your pillow is too cute for words! I'd love it if you could share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow party! I'd be perfect!
Leslie
House on the Way
Kathy Shea Mormino says
Hello, new follower here! I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
I hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Kathy
The Chicken Chick