Christmas Copycat Party-PB Inspired Pillow

The party is ON at Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing! 

She's hosting a holiday copycat themed party, where participants create something 

for Christmas that was inspired by something seen in a magazine, or catalog etc.

Drum roll please ;)

Ta Da!

My entry was inspired by the pillow below that that was part of a collection of pillow covers from

 "Pottery Barn" 

 

 When I saw these pillow covers I thought about it and decided I could make my own version.
You can easily make your own version too!

All you need is a bit of fabric, 

(I used some natural colored medium/heavy weight muslin), 

some paint, a print and an iron-on transfer.  

The transfer part is really important because I discovered that there are several types of transfers out there!   The brand I used is made by "Next Style" and was purchased a Wal-Mart

like shown above.  It has a "Cotton Fabric" finish. 

NOT 

the type that says "light fabric" finish in the same brand name 

because it has more of a plastic like finish and looks funky 

not to mention also melts easily if you accidentally touch it with a hot iron after it's applied. 

TRUST ME

I learned it the hard way!

So you see, I in no way pretend to be an expert on doing transfers 

but this is the method I used and maybe you know of one that may be even better!  

If so please DO share:)

 

First cut out the fabric in a rectangle shape, then take some masking tape to create the red stripes.  I used  acrylic craft paint.  I mixed a couple different shades of red to get just the right shade I wanted. after the paint dries "SET" it by pressing it with an iron.

I decided that I would also add ruffles to the sides of my pillow for my own personal touch.  Plus I just thought their version just need a bit more pizazz!  When the pillow is all sewed up, take the iron on transfer image cut all around the edges of the image very CAREFULLY with a very sharp pair of scissors, 

then apply according to the transfer instructions.

So what do you think?  

I like how it looks here in my guest room.

I also left the other side with just plain stripes 

so it could also be easily turned over and used after Christmas.

 

  I decided to move it into the living room for the holidays though since I have a red and white theme going on in that room.  I also brought out some other red and white pillow that I also made before... 

Do you remember them?  

They don't actually have a Christmas theme but I liked how they looked anyway.

Close up shot.

Maybe you might remember this Victoria style tabletop terrarium also,

it was originally painted green... see.

  

Now painted in snowy white it makes a charming centerpiece along with these large red vintage glass ornaments, vintage ironstone dish, greenery, crocheted lace runner, wreath shaped cast iron mold, and potted amaryllis.

 One last look with my other red and white table and vignette from my last post in the background.

I had so much fun with this copycat challenge because I'm always trying to find things that I can use as inspiration to create something similar at a fraction of the cost.

Now let's hop on over to Debbiedoo's to see what inspires those other copycats!
Oh what FUN!!
  "Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing"

 Thanks for joining me and please leave me a comment
I'd love to hear what you think!

Happy Holidays!
Sherri :)

Also linking to
 "Metamorphosis Monday"
"Tabletop Tuesday"
"Wow Us Wednesday"