Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Pottery Barn Pillow Knockoff

I was head over heels in love with this pillow after seeing it on Pinterest, but $45 was way more than I wanted to spend.  So I decided to create my own for a lot less!

To get started I purchased a few craft supplies.

Then after cutting the fabric(muslin) to size, I ironed out all the wrinkles.

I sewed around the outline of the fabric making sure to leave a small opening so I could fill the pillow with stuffing.  Then I turned the pillow right side out.

Using a round object,

I traced the wreath shape onto the fabric.

  Using my glue gun, I added the felt leaves.  Although having the pre-cut leaves helped out tremendously this was the most time consuming part.  Listening to music while you work helps!  Keep adding leaves until your satisfied.  Then fill in some of the empty holes with the cotton ball trim.  Add stuffing and close the opening.




Here is the finished pillow!







I love my pillow and I hope you do too!  To see last year's holiday pillow click here.

*E.T.A- I received an email from Patty- an awesome reader of my blog, who inquired about the felt leaves.  After searching the internet she was able to find a couple of sources.  I just thought I'd pass the information along!
http://sugarpinkboutique.com/item_159/Snow-White-Leaf-RibbonGarland.htm
and
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57469651/butter-leaf-ribbongarland?ref=v1_other_2

**Thanks so much to Rose @ Fine Craft Guild, Beckie @ Knock Off Decor,  Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating,  Stephanie Lynn @ Under The Table and Dreaming, Amanda @ Copycat Crafts and DIY Maven @ curbly.com for featuring my pillow on their websites!


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97 comments:

  1. Comeca JonesNovember 2, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Perfect!!!

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  2. MimiNovember 2, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    So I think I am going to ask Santa for a sewing machine!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I like yours better. A little less busy and more textural. Looks great!

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  4. SherrydNovember 2, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Love it!

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  5. HALLELUJAHS BY HOLLYNovember 2, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Absolutely love it! I just saw this pillow in the catalog today...and yours could sit right next to theirs in the catalog. Nice job Brandi! Beautiful. What a way to start the holiday season.

    Big hugs,
    Holly
    http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com

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  6. FarahNovember 2, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    What a brilliant effort and such a fruit full pillow.... wowwww Brandi its gorgeous ..I am going to pin it too... It provoke me to do something... very thankful for the tutorial Dear...
    Happy if you come to see me at
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    with love from
    Farah

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  7. BevNovember 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    You did an incredible job on this pillow! It really is beautiful. I've never even noticed felt leaves before.

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  8. A Few PenniesNovember 2, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    oh my gosh--that is so beautiful; I saw that same pillow too in PB and loved it. Yours is just as gorgeous.

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  9. NoelleNovember 2, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Brandi that is gorgeous and it looks completely like PB's, wow you seamstress you!!! :))

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  10. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Are you kidding!? This looks amazing! Such a good job!!

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  11. alissa {33shadesofgreen}November 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    AWESOME Brandi!!! Seriously, I just love it. I think your looks better than the original.

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  12. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I adore it! It looks great, girl you can sew too?! I so wish I had the skills!

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  13. Decor & HarmonyNovember 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Brandi your pillow looks terrific! Move over Pottery Barn :)

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  14. Little City FarmNovember 2, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Brandi - that is seriously gorgeous. I like yours even better. Good going. Now can you please make me one too? :)

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  15. Life With LucyNovember 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    AMAZING. You are seriously so amazing at all of these knockoffs! It looks exactly the same. So gorgeous!

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  16. MarkNovember 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Okay, where's the "contest giveaway" button so I can win this pillow?
    Honestly, you could sell this stuff and make some money off your talent, Dummy!
    Love, m.

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  17. KateNovember 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    It looks great!

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  18. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    See, I never would have even thought about making it. Can't you spare just a little of that creativity to give to me. You make it look so easy, I just don't think mine would come out the same way. lol
    Yes, you really should try selling some stuff on ebay or even here on your blog site. Many bloggers have their own store set up on the site. Think about it! ;)

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  19. KarenNovember 2, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Brandi that is gorgeous, its better than the original! I love it and I would use it year round.

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  20. KeiNovember 2, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    That pillow looks fabulous! I bet it took so long to make, but it looks so worth it :)

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  21. MarciNovember 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    That is sooo pretty.

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  22. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    You amaze me! That pillow is GORGEOUS! Great job!

    Pam

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  23. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh wow, I'm really impressed! It's just as good as Pottery Barns! I'm already obsessed with wreaths, so now I want to make one. I'm curious to know what exactly you found that was felt leaves... Great job!

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  24. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysNovember 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Fabulous! Simply fabulous!

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  25. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I can hardly tell what pillow is from pottery barn and what pillow is handmade by you! Sweet!

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  26. CourtneyNovember 2, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    You are so wonderfully talented at projects like these! I love visiting your blog. Each time I'm leave inspired by what you created. The pillow is beautiful!

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  27. BeckyNovember 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I am in LOVE with this PB pillow too...I am inspired! THANK YOU!

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  28. NikeNovember 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Ack!!! I pinned this pillow and so, so wanted to make it, but don't have enough of the right type of fabric. Boo. This is incredible ... SWOON! Seriously, girl ... this was top 5 on my list of wants for Christmas projects.

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  29. Carli-Made by CarliNovember 2, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Great job Brandi!-You are like the Queen of pillows, you've made so many beautiful ones!

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  30. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Fabulous job! Yours is just as good, (I think it's better!). You've got real skills!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  31. michelle@decorandthedogNovember 2, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Love this! Pinning for the future. It's like one big viscous pin cycle! :)

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  32. TamsynNovember 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Wow, yours looks even better than the original! I love it :)

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  33. Erin (Out on a Limb)November 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I love it! Great job!

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  34. michelleNovember 3, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    that turned out perfect Brandi!! I love love love it! I saw that pillow in their catalog too, yours is better. :)
    xoxo

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  35. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy}November 3, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    This pillow turned out great! AMAZING!

    Tiffany

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  36. SherryNovember 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful! You did an excellent job...

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  37. kitkabbitNovember 3, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Yes, please do share where you found that great felt leaf trim! I'd also pinned that pillow on pinterest. Very nice results!

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  38. NicoleNovember 3, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Very nice!! I finally went on Pinterest this week. OMG, i'm in love!! I love that place! Such good inspiration.

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  39. Kara @ June & BearNovember 3, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Fabulous job. It looks amazing. Thanks for you sweet comment on my blog.

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  40. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Great job! I may like yours more than the PB pillow. Don't get me wrong, I love PB, but your pillow looks fabulous!

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  41. Three Little BirdzNovember 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    That is super cute! As stated in pp's I like your pillow more!

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  42. ArrNovember 3, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Do you have an Etsy store? You would make a killing on all the great things that you do.

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  43. LauraNovember 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I came here from the Pinterest Challenge.

    That pillow is seriously impressive! It looks so much like the real one! Amazing work!

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  44. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Wow great work it looks amazing!! i'm in love with it!!!

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  45. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingNovember 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Okay, this IMMEDIATELY caught my eye! It's GORGEOUS!!! You did such a good job, with amazing attention to detail. I agree with an earlier commenter...if you're not making and selling pillows on Etsy or somewhere else, you should be!! (Of course, you'd have to change the design so it's not an exact copy, but I'm sure you know that.) :)

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  46. Katherines CornerNovember 4, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    This is truly lovely, I'll take two please, giggle Big Hugs ♥

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  47. Casa De LunaNovember 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Wow! You could have told me your pillow was from PB and I would have believed you. I'm impressed!!!

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  48. QuianaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    This turned out beautifully! What a wonderful addition for your home. Love it!

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  49. CarmenNovember 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Nice knock-off...will the real Pottery Barn pillow stand up...cuz I can't tell the real from the fake. Great job. Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-rock-8.html. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there...

    Remember...YOU ROCK!!

    Carmen @ RoCa and Company
    www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

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  50. Lisa November 5, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    That is amazing!! Pinterest is great for all of these inspirations!! really fantastic!! I found ya via tater tots and jello's link party!

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  51. JenNovember 5, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    WOW! Gorgeous pillow. Thanks for taking the time to share the how-to. (stopped by from Serenity Now's link party)

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  52. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    So beautiful!! Great job!!

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  53. Gold Shoe GirlNovember 5, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I loved that pillow too when I saw it. Yours is one of the best knockoffs I have ever seen. Really beautiful.

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  54. AlisonNovember 5, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    That is so pretty!

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  55. To The Moon and BackNovember 5, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh my goodness! I LOVE this! Would you mind sharing where you found the felt leaves????

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  56. c.w.frostingNovember 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    It's beautiful & you wrote a great tutorial!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  57. Creatively ContentNovember 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love pillows and this pillow is beautiful. I love that you recreated your own. You have a fabulous blog and your blog title and story is precious, thanks for sharing a bit of you and your life.

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  58. Deb WhiteNovember 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Beautiful pillow! Love your blog!
    Thank you....Deb

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  59. Style, Decor & MoreNovember 7, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I LOVE it! You are sooo talented!

    May I ask where you found the felt leaves? Are they available at most craft stores?

    Thanks!
    nancy
    style decor 1 at gmail dot com

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  60. Natalie MeesterNovember 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    absolutely gorgeous! where did you get the ribbon trim of the leaves?

    I SO want to make this pillow!

    Hugs,
    natalie

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  61. Shelley DavisNovember 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    WOW! That is beautiful! I just found your blog. I am a follower now. Can't wait to see all your former posts. I love this pillow!
    Thanks for the wonderful idea!

    Blessings,
    Shelley

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  62. ZolaneNovember 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    In a word, PERFECT. You created a fabulous pillow! May I also ask where you purchased the felt leaves, please? I just became a follower of yours and am so anxious to go through your previous posts. You are inspiring and I love that you take something costly and create it for much less!

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  63. MarciNovember 8, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    love.it. where did you get the felt leaves?? i would love to make one of these little beauties.:)

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  64. TanyaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    L.O.V.E. !!!!

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  65. Sonny GNovember 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Brandi,
    visiting from Kim's party WOW.
    by far your pillow is the Prettiest.
    you have amazing talent~! thank you for sharing it with us.

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  66. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsNovember 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Yes! We all want to know where to get those felt leaves!!! Your pillow is outstanding! I can see it being done in reds and greens, too!

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  67. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityNovember 8, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Gorgeous pillow and I think you take the most patient crafter award.

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  68. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    What a lovely pillow and how nice of you to share how you did it.

    Regards from Sweden
    Elna

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  69. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsNovember 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is gorgeous! What a great knock off.

    I'd love for you to link this up to Your Whims Wednesday! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-whims-wednesday-32-and-features.html

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  70. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsNovember 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This is incredibly stunning. I am in awe!

    We are having a Home for the Holidays link party on our blog and I know that our readers would die over this pillow! We would love for you to join us!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html

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  71. CarolNovember 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning...!

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  72. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Gorgeous!! What a beautiful pillow and I like it better than the PB one.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  73. kristincitaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    LOVE the pillow. You did a great job. Can you please reveal where you got the pre-cut felt leaf trim?

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  74. Debbie Mendes CottonNovember 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I totally pinned this last week! I can't wait to create one too! Link up with us at our first party @ InspiredHoneyBee.blogspot xoxo Debbie

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  75. Punky PrepNovember 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I featured this on my blog today. Very nice!
    www.craftingrebellion.com

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  76. Carissa BNovember 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Your pillow looks great! Thanks so much for sharing. I've added it to my pillow pinboard to come back and check out again later.

    I found you through Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog and am your newest follower. Cheers! Carissa from Carissa's Creativity Space

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  77. ChrisNovember 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    I am so madly in love with this pillow! I have got to make one of these. It's just gorgeous! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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  78. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    LOVE this pillow- I will def have to try it !!

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  79. DaveandBaylyNovember 27, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Love this!! Great job! Where did you get your felt leaves??

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  80. Honey at 2805December 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Brandi, your pillow is fabulous!

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  81. DebbiedoosDecember 4, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    My goodness girl that is so good. I love this pillow and you did a fantastic knock off, better than the original. Thanks so much for sharing with the copy cat party.

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  82. Teresa@magazineyourhomeDecember 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Absolutely amazing, you did an excellent job, be a sweetie and tell us where to get the felt leaves so we can do your tutorial.

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  83. JenDecember 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Wow! Absolutely stunning! Where did you get those felt leaves from? I'd love to have my own PB knockoff pillow :)

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  84. Ricki TreleavenDecember 6, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Wow, you have skills! I love your pillow much better because I like the materials you used.

    I am linking from Debbiedoos.

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  85. Holly @ Bella NestDecember 6, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Whoa! This pillow is a huge hit with everybody! You did a wonderful job on this! I'd love to follow your blog, but can't find how to. Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com if you get a chance. Blessings to you!

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  86. laniebpDecember 8, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    That is a gorgeous pillow and I think you could leave it out after the holidays since it is the color that it is. Great Job!

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  87. PoohDecember 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Your pillow is incredible! Please, please, please respond to all of us who want to know where you purchased the leaves...they make the project! Thank you~ and keep doing what you do!

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  88. BrandiDecember 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Pooh! Thanks for your sweet words regarding my pillow! I respond to all questions through email. Therefore each person who asked where I purchased the felt leaves received an email response from me! Unfortunately, your email is not visible through your profile.

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  89. Little Miss Penny WennyDecember 10, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Brandi, this pillow is DARLING! Vicky sent me your way when she saw one that I made with this same pillow as my initial inspiration. mine turned out way different though because I didn't want to cut out all the leaves. It looks like you found some already on a string?!?! Jealous! Where did you find that? Anyway, I love the way it turned out, and love your blog! so glad she sent me your way. I spent some time this afternoon browsing and loved you post about the dollar tree dishes- went and bought the mugs today to use as part of my christmas gifts to friends. Thanks for the great suggestions!

    xo

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  90. The Clay TrowelDecember 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    oh my goodness - it's beautful. Found you off CG.....come stop by when you have the time :-) I did a fun PB knockoff clock you'd probably like

    http://creativejuicesdecor.blogspot.com/2011/02/pottery-barn-knockoffdistressed-clock.html

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  91. MonicaDecember 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    You are so creative! And I love that you are thrifty!

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  92. JenniFebruary 17, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Oh my goodness, this pillow is so gorgeous! I love everything about it! :)

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  93. FineArtPaintingFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    that is one gorgeous pillow. i am very inspired by it. i have a pile of felt laying next to my desk in all colors of the rainbow, just waiting to be used....

    please do come link it up at our party http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/

    rose

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  94. Denise Z.April 2, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    OMGoodness! I just found your blog today (yah, I'm a little late to the party! LOL!) I'm loving your projects, and this pillow is no exception. Would you also share with me where you found that leaf trim? Thanks--I look forward to following you and finding more GREAT ideas!

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  95. ReneeApril 7, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Great job. I will definitely give this a try!!!
    Love your blog, you have lots of great ideas. So glad I found you.
    Renee

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  96. KatherineNovember 11, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Just seeing this and I LOVE it. You are awesome and I can't wait to try to knock-off yours! Beautiful, sophisticated, seasonal.... awesome!

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  97. UnknownMay 1, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    Love this pillow!! Can you tell me what size the leafs are and how many you used?

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