Today, I want to talk about trends. Well actually, one trend, arrows. I’m seeing them everywhere in home decor and I’m loving it. Recently, Beth from Home Stories A to Z shared a wonderful round up of Arrows in Home Decor and I was completely inspired to begin a project showcasing arrows. Say hello to my DIY Stenciled Arrow Pillow
I’m currently updating my living room and I’ve introduced some coral (LOVE) and I wanted to incorporate arrows into my living room update as well. And you know I love a good DIY project! So…I ended up creating this DIY stenciled arrow pillow as a throw pillow for our sofa, and I am in love.
For my pillow, I already had an 18×18 in. pillow form so I wanted to make my pillow that size. For this size of pillow I created a stencil approximately 11.5×11.5 in, using my Silhouette Cameo. The arrow designs were purchased in the Silhouette web store. I printed the stencil on freezer paper. Freezer paper is an awesome tool for making stencils. Jessica at Mom 4 Real recently shared an awesome tutorial on creating and using a freezer paper stencil. Definitely check it out if you haven’t used freezer paper before, you’ll love it.
As I mentioned, I choose to make my pillow 18×18 in. To do so, I cut two pieces of drop cloth canvas material, the same size, 18x18in. I like my pillows to be a little poofy so I leave little room in there.
Once my stencil was firmly in place, I started painting on my design. I used a one inch foam brush because it’s what I had on hand. They do make stencil brushes that work great as well. To paint on the design, I lightly sponged paint into the stenciled area until it was completely filled. I did this with all four arrows.
Once the paint had dried I peeled off the freezer paper and it was ready to be sewn up! Sewing instructions for this pillow are identical to another pillow I made for Christmas so I’ll direct you to that tutorial for sewing, but it’s simply, pin all four sides, right sides together. Sew all sides leaving a small hole for stuff, and close up with a blind stitch.
I’m so pleased with the result and feel so trendy.
What do you think? Are you loving the DIY Stenciled Arrow Pillow? Or are you loving any other trends? I would love to hear how you are incorporating them into your home decor!
I’m sharing this project at some of these parties and The Scoop, Knock Our Socks Off, Coastal Charm, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Inspire Me Please, That DIY Party
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Jodi says
March 4, 2013 at 1:31 pmLove it.. The coral color just makes me looking for spring even more.
Paula Kathlyn says
March 4, 2013 at 8:09 pmThis is absolutely adorable!!! Great job…caught my eye immediately 🙂 (visiting from knock our socks off link up!)
Jen @ Eat. Sleep. MAKE. says
March 5, 2013 at 4:56 amI love arrows (and freezer paper stenciling!) The Silhouette makes it so much easier, doesn’t it? Your pillow is a great statement piece!
Thalita @ The L.O. says
March 5, 2013 at 6:08 amHow incredibly adorable!!! I love the pattern and the colour you chose. So darling. I don’t have a Silhouette myself (yet), but I’m sure this can be pulled off with some creative stenciling! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!!
Meeha Meeha says
March 5, 2013 at 6:44 amYour accent pillow is great, it looks beautiful on the matching chair and on the contrast dark couch, as well!
Tanya says
March 5, 2013 at 6:56 amChelsea your pillow turned out SO cute!! Loving the arrows and coral too 🙂
xo, Tanya
Angelina - JoJo and Eloise says
March 5, 2013 at 9:52 amSo Cute, Chelsea!!! I LOVE the color choice for the arrows –>>
Thanks for also stopping in and linking up!
xo
Angelina
Sherry says
March 5, 2013 at 11:12 amThis is so fresh and fun! I”m loving this coral color. I’ve yet to try the freezer paper stencil method. Turned out wonderful!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
March 5, 2013 at 1:06 pmSUPER cute!! Looks like you picked it up at some pricey but adorable little gift shop. Love it!
Debbie says
March 6, 2013 at 10:55 amThat’s a great looking pillow Chelsea! I love freezer paper stenciling. I did it many times before I had a Silhouette, and now that I do, it’s so much less expensive than the vinyl for projects like that. Love your choice of color too. The coral is so spring-y. Great job!
Debbie
Marni @Haberdashery Fun says
March 6, 2013 at 2:54 pmHey this is great! Your project is really cute. I love using freezer paper and have been wanting to buy a Silhouette Cameo. You’ve convinced me to get one!
Monsterscircus says
March 6, 2013 at 10:31 pmSo lovely stencils!!! And love the color, I really admire them, ymmy a feast for the eyes, thank you for sharing and have a great day!
Christina @ I Gotta Create! says
March 7, 2013 at 3:36 amI’m loving the arrows lately, too. So I’m pinning this cutie.
<3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
Wildly Original party is open.
Kim @ Two Ten Designs says
March 7, 2013 at 6:37 amOh. I can’t. I have also been noticing the arrows popping up all over, and I LOVE this pillow and the colors. I am definitely pinning & following for more ideas 🙂
Thanks for sharing!!
Best-
Kim @ Two Ten
Shelly says
March 7, 2013 at 12:44 pmThis is a fabulous pillow! I am pinning this so I remember where I found it when I have a chance to make one.
Thanks for the fabulous idea!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
March 7, 2013 at 6:44 pmAdorable! I’m lovin’ the coral too! I still need to try a drop cloth project…
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
March 7, 2013 at 9:17 pmI have a slight obsession with drop cloth pillows. This one turned out great! I love the peach color that you used, perfect for some spring decor. 🙂
Holly Lefevre says
March 7, 2013 at 11:00 pmI am beyond in love with these pillows
Tabitha says
March 8, 2013 at 5:56 amLove this so much! I’ve really wanted to do this with a stencil for a pillow! I love the arrows! Super trendy! Visiting from 36th Ave Link Party!
Jennifer says
March 8, 2013 at 6:18 amThis is so cute. My daughter would love this.
domestic bliss squared says
March 8, 2013 at 7:51 amLove this! It’s gorgeous and so on trend. I may want to try this on a T shirt.
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says
March 8, 2013 at 6:47 pmI absolutely adore this your sweet arrow pillow!! Nicely done! ;*)
Jessica @ The Junk Nest says
March 9, 2013 at 7:10 amI love this so much! The colors and the stenciling. Perfect!
Chelsea says
March 9, 2013 at 8:22 amWhat a great idea! I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with patterns and templates to share are invited to link up!
http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/search/label/Pattern%20Party
PS I love your Name!!
[email protected] says
March 9, 2013 at 6:34 pmI love everything about this pillow…so sweet!
Morgaine says
March 10, 2013 at 3:54 pmThis is just too cute! (found you via “Happy Hour”)
Jenna says
March 10, 2013 at 5:58 pmLove, love, love this! I am SO loving arrows right now and this is great! Pinning!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
Rachel says
March 10, 2013 at 7:56 pmI love this idea! So awesome!
Linda says
March 10, 2013 at 8:47 pmHow beautiful is this? and you show exactly how to make it also. Very cool. I’d love for you to share this at What to do Weekends party also. Following on several platforms. Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/03/what-to-do-weekends-9.html
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
March 11, 2013 at 5:08 pmHa! Visiting from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia where I linked up a pillow I made using a freezer paper stencil, and then looked back through the links and yours caught my eye! LOVE your arrows, and the color! Freezer paper is my new favorite thing!
katie says
March 13, 2013 at 12:02 pmI love your stenciled arrow pillows!!! Love using drop cloths!
Sarah @ Just The Bee's Knees says
March 13, 2013 at 12:02 pmLove this pillow Chelsea!! I just did a round up of arrows in home decor for a Trendy Tuesday series I write and featured this project! Here’s the link if you want to check it out:)
~ Sarah
http://www.justthebeesknees.com/2013/03/trendy-tuesday-arrows.html#
katie goldsworthy says
March 13, 2013 at 11:26 pmLove this pillow! Sharing it on Twitter!
Anja says
March 15, 2013 at 7:16 amSo cute! Love the colors and the design, and your room looks lovely =)
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
March 16, 2013 at 3:51 pmThanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured later tonight!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me tomorrow evening for Make the Scene Monday #66!
haimeBuhArrem says
April 9, 2013 at 9:00 pmThe next time I read a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as a lot as this one. I mean, I know it was my option to read, but I truly thought youd have some thing interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you could fix if you werent too busy searching for attention.
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Kayla says
August 12, 2013 at 1:59 pmThis is SUCH a good DIY. I love it!!