Friday, February 3, 2012

Valentine's Day Pillow

I am excited to share an inexpensive Valentine's Day gift idea with you!

I enjoy giving flowers and candy to my son's teacher for the holidays.  This year I thought I would do something different and make a pillow, to give her a gift she could enjoy for as long as she chooses.

To make the pillow, I started by cutting hearts out of leftover fabric.

I folded each heart in half and ironed a crease in the middle to give each heart dimension.

Next, I ironed each heart flat to make for easier placement on the pillow form.

Using my hot glue gun, I attached each heart to the pillow, one overlapping the other.

I finished the the pillow by adding a button in the center.






I hope she loves it!



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  1. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active MamaFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    wow, this is so beautiful!! Now you have inspired me to give my boys teachers vday gifts!! If I got this I'd be so happy and I would keep it forever. Awesome job.

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  2. MarkFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I wanna be your son's teacher!
    m.

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  3. StaceyFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    this is beautiful! i'd love to switch places with your son's teacher:-). have a great weekend Brandi!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Super cute and this is indeed an awesome present for teachers:)! Great job Brandi!

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  5. AshlynFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    You're Valentine pillow is beautiful! Love it!

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  6. MiriamFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful pillow! You always have the best ideas :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  7. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I want to be your son's teacher too! Awesome sweet Brandy. Happy weekend.
    FABBY

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  8. Kim @ Too Much TimeFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    This is super cute. When I was a teacher I never got gorg presents like this! I would love it if you stopped by to share this at my linky party going on right now:)
    http://too-much-time.com/2012/02/diy-craft-link-party.html

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  9. CandaceFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    ohmygoodness, Brandi! I LOVE that pillow! It's gorgeous!!!

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  10. thetwistedmindofearlFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Love Brandi! You make the bestest pillows! :)

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  11. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I think I'd like to be your son's teacher if I get presents like that!! This is LOVELY, Brandi - I'm certain she'll be thrilled! You sweetiepie!

    Sarahx

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  12. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.comFebruary 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Hi! visiting from tt&j. I love how this pillow turned out! And you made it look so simple. Like even I can do it.. hmmmm :)

    If you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party :)

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  13. NoelleFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Hey Brandi! You always make the most lovely pillows!! I am sure your son's teacher will love it!! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  14. SueFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    How absolutely cute! And easy, too. Even this non-crafter could make this! Your son's teacher is going to love it, Brandi.

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  15. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I love the pillow! You are so darn creative! I bet the teachers LOVE having your kids (and you!)

    Enjoy your weekend.
    Pam

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  16. Jen @ The Decor SceneFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Brandi, I love it!!! What an awesome idea.

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  17. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    so cute brandi, love the red and brown. thanks for your comments on my pink dresser. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion

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  18. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Love that little pillow. It turned out great! I just might have to try that.

    Holly

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  19. MemeFebruary 5, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Aww I bet your son's teacher will adore this. It's a keepsake item vs something you eat or toss after a week. Love it.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 6, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    such a pretty and thoughtful gift!

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  21. Marie {Make and Takes}February 6, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    How darling is this pillow. I love the 3D look! I'd love to have you submit it to the M&T Spotlight: http://www.makeandtakes.com

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  22. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeFebruary 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    SO perfect! Love the contrast of the burlap and the red heart wreath!

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  23. Jan@southernjunkin'February 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Cute, cute! Your child's teacher is so lucky! I would have loved this sweet sentiment but I'm retired now!!

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  24. Honey at 2805February 6, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    This is so sweet and such a nice gift too!

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  25. My DuongFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Love the way you dressed up this burlap pillow! The creases in the petals are such small details but make huge impact. Visiting from Today's Creative Blog linky party. With love, My

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  26. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Brandi, this is too cute! Girl, you are the queen of pillows!! You son's teacher will love this! Great gift idea!!!

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  27. Katherines CornerFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    it's lovely. I really like the combination of textures for this pillow too. I know she will love it! xo

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Once again you made it look so easy and so beautiful! Take another bow!

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  29. TranaeFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    This is the cutest.

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  30. SherryFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Brandi, that is so cute and creative!

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  31. Leah KoenigFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Super cute Brandi! I'm thinking about a new collection of throw pillows for my couch...something like this would look perfect! Thanks for sharing!

    Found you on Someday Crafts
    Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com

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  32. KellyFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    How could she not love it! I think anyone would seriously:) it's great because she can use it year round too!

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  33. Carli-Made by CarliFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful as always! Pillow Queen strikes again!!! ;)

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  34. ifthesekinkscldtalkFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I love the nickname Pillow Queen! Maybe you can patent it and go into a partnership with the Mattress KING! LOL

    Love this pillow. Very Creative.

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  35. LeslieFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Love!!!! You r so talented!!!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    I love this pillow too! Pinning!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/02/submarine-sunday-17_2.html

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  37. RuthFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    THis pillow is so cute. I love it.
    Ruth

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  38. srpprcrftrFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Great pillow, so pretty and simple. Gotta love that gorgeous flower. You're so talented and clever. Great project to copy. I don't have fabric but do have red felt so will be cranking out those hearts to make a pillow. No teacher to give to so might just have to keep it for me to put on our bed. So glad you shared. Happy Week

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    LOVE this pillow! You should enter your photos from this project into Craftbaby's Hearts Craft Challenge :-) http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/43/those-tiny-toes-hearts-craft

    xo,
    Candie

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