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    Reindeer Dropcloth Pillows Made With A Freezer Paper Stencil

    by Jessica 23 Comments

    I have made a few dropcloth pillows using freezer paper stencils lately, but these have to be my new favorite.  See, Christmas is a week away, and my mom keeps asking me to please make her some new pillows.  So, in addition to the gifts we bought for her, I made these two reindeer pillows using freezer paper, acrylic paint, and my Cricut machine with the Winter Woodland cartridge.  A few months ago, I posted my Ampersand Pillow with a Freezer Paper Stencil Tutorial.  Then, I used vinyl to make a Silhouette of Kentucky Stenciled Dropcloth Pillow.  I may have a serious pillow making addiction.  It's just too easy to make your own freezer paper stencil pillows.
    Here is the problem, though...I want to keep them.  They match my couch perfectly, and they can be left out the entire Winter season.  But, I want my mom to be the only person in the world with these pillows, because they fit her to a tee!  She lives on a farm pretty far out in the country.  She has this really big window that overlooks a large pond, and she looks out often to see deer roaming the hillside.  She has this daybed that sits right in front of the window, and it is stacked with comfy blankets and lots of pillows.  These pillows were made especially for that spot.  So, they are hers.
    I cut my stencil using my Cricut machine, but you could trace a design using freezer paper and cut with scissors or an X-acto knife.
    After the stencil was cut out and ironed onto the fabric (dropcloth in this case), I used a stencil brush to apply the paint.  Click here to go to the full tutorial.
    They really are so simple to make, and once you have made one, your possibilities are endless.  You can essentially make pillows with any design you want.  Since I am giving these to my mom, I will have to make myself some new ones...the only question is what do I want on mine???
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    Comments

    1. Atta Girl Amy says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:14 am

      Love these, Jessica. Need to get myself some sewing skills so I can try my hand at some Silhouette pillows.

      You could go for snowflakes on yours.

      Reply
    2. Laurie says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:20 am

      These pillows are so cute and so my style. I'm pinning these. Not sure I'll have time to make them before Christmas, but I'm sure gonna try. Which Cricut cartridge did you use, if you don't mind sharing? Happy Holidays!
      http://www.laurieslittlebitsofcreativity.com/

      Reply
    3. Marissa Sobaskie says

      December 18, 2012 at 2:01 am

      So cute! :)

      Reply
    4. Cynthia Landrie says

      December 18, 2012 at 2:04 am

      Great pillows! I have been using drop cloth for some items around the house and love it! I like the color you chose to pain the reindeer in! I am sure they will be loved!

      Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

      Reply
    5. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      December 18, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      Jessica, those are so cute! I love the blue!

      Reply
    6. Heather SettingforFour says

      December 18, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Love the color you chose for the adorable deer on these pillows Jessica! Your Mom is going to love them!

      Reply
    7. Laura from Top This Top That says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      these are so sweet. Make your self the same in blue. Love them!

      Reply
    8. Debbiedoo's says

      December 18, 2012 at 1:22 pm

      Oh my how cute Jessica. I must try this sometime. I am hard to teach new tricks, but I sure love these pillows.

      Reply
    9. [email protected] Line House says

      December 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      So fun!! I've been craving a Christmas pillow too, but I haven't actually gotten around to making one. You may have just inspired me enough to actually do it!

      Reply
    10. Ruby Jean says

      December 18, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      Jessica, these are adorable.. I Love how each image is different, I also Love the color :)
      Angelina

      Reply
    11. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

      December 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      So sweet! I love those happy little reindeer!

      Reply
    12. Jacque n Matt Knowlton says

      December 18, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      These are adorable and they look great on your new slipcover sofa!

      Reply
    13. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

      December 19, 2012 at 2:16 am

      you did a fabulous job and thank you so much for the detailed tutorial.

      Reply
    14. Petticoat Junktion says

      December 19, 2012 at 2:29 am

      So cute Jessica, I'm sure you'll come up with a special design for your pillows. I have to get one of those cricut machines. It will be one more thing I don't know how to use!

      Reply
    15. reFresh reStyle says

      December 19, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      These are awesome! Love me some deer and dropcloth :)

      Reply
    16. Vanessa says

      December 19, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      Hi, Jessica

      These turned out great! You rock! Merry Christmas and have an bless time with your family.

      Hugs,

      Vanessa

      Reply
    17. Sandy says

      December 19, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      Your pillows are beautiful. I want the pattern and
      am going to try to blow one up and use it in the
      printer.. I made some of my own using parchment
      paper through the printer and it worked perfectly.
      thanks so much for sharing
      Sandy

      Reply
    18. Ginger says

      December 20, 2012 at 11:12 pm

      Featuring YOU today! Thank you for linking up to {wow me} wednesday!

      Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com

      http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/12/20-holiday-ideas-recipes-crafts-take.html

      Reply
    19. Maria says

      December 21, 2012 at 12:59 am

      Beautiful pillows! I love the reindeer silhouette, it looks so pretty, you did a great job! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    20. Jamie -Better With Age says

      December 22, 2012 at 3:16 am

      Those are adorable! Love your blog ;) I'm a new follower.

      Reply
    21. Edilberto Durano says

      December 25, 2012 at 6:51 am

      This is fantastic! It brings the living room to life.
      Ed of CustomCutStencilCo.com

      Reply

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