Accessorize Your Pillow!

1/23/2012

A few weeks before Christmas,
an idea was hatching in my pea brain.
I was seeing all these beautiful pillows on blogs and I kept thinking...
where, oh where, will I have room to store all these seasonal or festive pillows?

And, then the epiphany!
Girl! Use your brain!
What if I used one neutral coloured pillow and changed up the look of it
whenever I felt like it?!

Using......Ta-dum.....VELCRO!
Yah Baby!!
And it worked!

Valentine's Cherub
Thankyou to Graphics Fairy for this image!

Valentine Heart!

Romantic Fabric Flower!

Baby or Child's Room?
Thanks again Graphics Fairy!

And definitely, let's not forget Christmas!

This was a fun, creative project to do and the great thing is....
I finally got my sewing machine out and dusted it off, but, if you don't sew,
all you need do is go shopping for a neutral pillow and let your creativity guide
you with your glue gun.

Here's the shot of the Velcro attachment...

See how easy this is?
I KNOW!!
Space-Saving too!
Imagine only needing a wee drawer to hold your seasonal bling for pillows!

The possibilities are truly endless don't you think?
I bet you're thinking in your minds right now....hmmm...I've got an idea
for a pillow embellishment!
Do it!
I'll do a couple wee tutorials in the coming week of the how-to's on the
accessories I made here, but I'm sure you will all do just fine!
I've got to get working on more!
xo

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65 Comments

Maureen link

1/23/2012 01:28:16 am

Brilliant idea Wendy! Storage is a problem for me and I love switching out pillows. The fabric flower is a great way to showcase a vintage brooch. Do the tutorial on the heart first, please! ~ Maureen

wendy link

1/23/2012 01:33:09 am

Thanks Maureen...& thanks for previewing for me last night...I was nervous about this one...garsh! And, yes...the heart tutorial first! xo

fran link

1/23/2012 02:22:00 am

I should have a pea brain, this is a brilliant idea for sure. Your idea is the kind of idea a troll around blogs looking for. Love this and thank you for sharing your idea.

wendy link

1/23/2012 02:43:41 am

Thanks so much Fran! That makes me feel very special! xo

Rukmini Roy

1/23/2012 02:45:36 am

Umm...wendy! Mind lending your pea brain to me? 'Coz I think its fantabulous. The idea is sustaining and workable. You deserve the best thoughtful, innovative DIY-ers award. LOVE the bicycle. How did you transfer the image?

wendy link

1/23/2012 05:09:52 am

Splendid Blender! You are too sweet! xo

Alana

1/23/2012 04:00:27 am

Love this idea! Get it up on Etsy pronto!

mom link

1/23/2012 05:11:00 am

Alana! I don't have an Etsy shop! Hahahaha! Glad you like it though! I had so much fun making this! xo

somedaycrafts link

1/23/2012 07:53:47 am

This is adorable. I am featuring it at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.

wendy link

1/23/2012 09:08:58 am

Wow! Thanks so much! I'm honoured! xo

Tammi link

1/23/2012 08:35:29 am

I LOVE IT!! GREAT GREAT IDEA :0)!!!

wendy link

1/23/2012 09:09:55 am

Ooooh! Thanks so very much Tammi! I appreciate the comment! xo

Rona link

1/23/2012 09:39:33 am

Nice one Wendy! Love them all!

Sisterkins link

1/23/2012 09:57:09 am

Wow Wendy. That is so creative! What a fantastic idea. Looking forward to your tutorial on the heart. Love love love this idea!

cindy link

1/23/2012 11:12:46 am

I love this! Such a great idea! You could come up with Endless ideas for this...XO Cindy

Peggy link

1/23/2012 12:21:39 pm

What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing - visiting from the Graphics Fairy Brag Monday!

wendy link

1/23/2012 05:55:20 pm

Thanks everybody....I'm so happy you all like it so much! xo

Suzysomething link

1/23/2012 06:37:00 pm

Can't wait to learn how to make that scrumptious red heart! I'd love to give a pillow to my daughter for her new home, and then give her another "garnish" with each holiday and her birthday.

wendy link

1/23/2012 06:58:18 pm

That's a great idea! Give one as a housewarming and add to it every occasion! I love it! Thanks for the great idea! xo

angie link

1/24/2012 06:33:31 am

what lovely items you shared in your post come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

Celeste Hude link

1/24/2012 08:58:10 pm

Brilliant, one of those "wish I had thought of that" moments, sure will make time managment easier, thanks!

kitty link

1/24/2012 10:46:48 pm

What a darling idea...so clever!!

wendy link

1/25/2012 12:39:23 am

Thanks Angie, Celeste & Kitty for your kindness! xo

Kim link

1/25/2012 01:36:57 am

This is GENIOUS! Velcro is my new best friend. I've got some pillows to revamp now. Thank you so much for linking up on make it yourself mondays at creating home! :)

wendy link

1/26/2012 03:31:35 am

Hey Kim! That's what I love to hear...that someone actually wants to do my craft! Yay! xo

Sharon Hines link

1/25/2012 06:46:38 am

oops..just left a comment on a different spot...not meant for comments. Anyway, Great idea! You are full of great ideas, Wendy. Thanks for inspiring us at Show & Tell.

wendy link

1/26/2012 03:30:21 am

Sharon! Thanks for having the party! And the awesome comment! xo

Tonya @ My Homey Haven link

1/25/2012 09:14:29 pm

Stopped by from Transformation Thursday- what a great idea! This makes me want to get out my burlap and drop cloths and make me a pillow or two! Can't wait to dress up my pillows. I especially love the heart- adorable! :)

wendy link

1/26/2012 03:32:58 am

That's what I used Tonya....drop cloth and cotton for the pillow! I just did an overlap back with velcro to close it. Easy! xo

Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com link

1/25/2012 11:37:34 pm

I LOVE this idea and am going to share it with all my readers via FB today. Thank you so much for linking up to Savvy HomeMade Monday!

wendy link

1/26/2012 03:40:39 am

Thanks Erin! I'm going to go check that out now! Thanks for the party too! xo

Carolyn link

1/26/2012 04:04:24 am

Now you've me laugh ard twice....the video and your most recent comment on my blog

wendy link

1/26/2012 06:08:09 am

Hahaha! So we both got a laugh today! xo

Miriam link

1/26/2012 05:56:35 am

Oh my gosh, this is totally one of those ideas that took my breath away because it is so brilliant, and I am so mad I never thought of it! AGH! :) And I seriously love all five of your embellishments. So cute! Thanks for the inspiration.

wendy link

1/26/2012 06:09:28 am

Every now & then....an idea comes to yah right? Thanks for losing your breathe over my posting! Hahahaha! xo

cathy@My1929Charmer link

1/26/2012 10:33:38 am

What a clever idea, just changing out the "main" theme for the pillow to give it a completely new look. You outdid yourself on this one. How did you do at the Graphics Fairy. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best Party!

PS - put this on my Facebook page!

wendy link

1/26/2012 06:53:43 pm

Cathy...I did not do well on Graphics Fairy! I did great last week on GF with my Shrinky Dink Ring...the only thing that turned out in a project from hell! You just never know what's going to happen when you enter that link party! Hahahaha! Thanks for showing on your FB page for me! You are sweet! xo

Christina at I Gotta Create! link

1/26/2012 08:32:23 pm

Brilliant!!!! Bravo!!! Beautiful!!! Thank you SO much for sharing at the Kiss & Tell party over at I Gotta Create!! <3
I have to feature this right away on my Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
OH...and pinning it, too!

wendy link

1/26/2012 08:37:08 pm

Thanks Christina! Wow! You are making me feel very happy! xo

Melissa link

1/26/2012 11:13:46 pm

What a fantastic idea! I must go find a pillow now. :)

wendy link

1/28/2012 10:23:49 pm

Thankyou Melissa! You go find a pillow...NOW!! I'd love to see the ideas you come up with!

Shoregirl link

1/27/2012 02:42:46 am

What a brilliant idea to use Velcro to attach different embellishments for each season! I love the heart attachment!

wendy link

1/28/2012 10:25:29 pm

Thankyou! Can't believe I thought that up all by myself! Hahahaha! xo

Maria

1/27/2012 03:32:35 am

This is a wonderful idea! How beautiful and clever!

wendy link

1/28/2012 10:26:14 pm

I appreciate your awesome comment! Thanks xo

Suzanne link

1/28/2012 09:46:42 am

Love this idea. Wonderful!

wendy link

1/28/2012 10:30:49 pm

Thanks Suzanne! I went & checked out your blog...fabulous! Thanks for visiting me! xo

Debbie Manno link

1/28/2012 09:55:47 pm

That was so clever and it looks so very cute. Thanks for joining my newbie party. PLEASE add my link or button along with the others. Thanks.

wendy link

1/28/2012 10:34:10 pm

Thanks Debbie for the sweet comment! xo

Sarah@Adventures of Our Fami-Ly link

1/29/2012 06:45:47 am

What a great idea! I love adding little embellishments to pillow cases and this would be so quick to do. Thanks for the inspiration. I have a wreath that I have a similar system for (different accessories clipped on for different seasons) but this pillow idea is even better. Oh, and I'm your newest follower!

Feel free to stop by and check out some of the pillows I've made.

-Sarah

wendy link

1/29/2012 06:58:47 pm

Great Idea for the wreath! Doy! Why didn't I think of THAT!!!??? I'll definitely stop by to see your pillows! Thanks, xo

Kimberly Hites link

1/29/2012 10:15:49 am

Best idea I've seen in ages! I'm your newest follower!

Mandy link

1/29/2012 12:48:50 pm

Hi Wendy. Aren't you clever! I love this and featuring your clever pillow tomorrow night at Project Queen's highlights!

Thanks so much Wendy for linking up!

Mandy
Projectqueen.org

Pam link

1/29/2012 01:10:46 pm

What a clever idea!!! I would love for you to share this at my ongoing linky that's just for pillows and cushions...
http://threadingmyway.blogspot.com/2012/01/threading-your-way-pillows-and-cushions.html

Pam link

1/29/2012 06:54:06 pm

Thanks for linking up...

Rebecca Scott link

1/29/2012 10:17:56 pm

What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing this! I've often wondered where all these bloggers keep their themed pillows in the off season. ;)

Holly link

1/29/2012 11:03:03 pm

I love this idea, Wendy! I'm all about not cluttering up the house and this would be perfect for decorating for all the seasons. Thank you so much for sharing! I'm your newest fan! Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com if you get a chance!

Sherry link

1/30/2012 01:09:16 am

Wendy this is a brilliant idea and so simple! I'm your newest follower.

Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers link

1/30/2012 03:14:21 am

I LOVE this idea! I'm sharing with my facebook followers. Brilliant.

{Adventuresindinner} link

1/31/2012 11:07:57 pm

What an adorable idea and this solves my massive, pillow pile issue when I change for each season :-)

You are going to be a feature this week at our Pin'Inspiration Party this week. Hope that you share again and pop by to grab a featured button.

Alice Weatherbee

2/8/2012 12:09:30 am

awesome idea!

Hani link

2/16/2012 02:51:40 am

wow.. This is a superb idea.. Love all the accessories you have made with the pillow.. I am featuring this tonight at friday fun party.. :)
You can grab your featured button if you like and check out other featured projects..
Have a great day!

Modern bedding link

10/8/2012 10:19:11 pm

These tips and advices are really very much effective. Keep it up with sharing such useful informations with us. Thanks for the post.

Leslie link

1/22/2013 10:23:50 pm

Love this idea! I had seen an idea from a blogger on Pinterest for a year round wreath where you can change out a band that went around a grapevine wreath. I have just started making seasonal/holiday pillows and used a simple slipcover to decorate so that the inside pillow form can be reused and the slipcover is easily stored with my decorations. I found your idea on Pinterest, by the way!

Classic home rug link

9/3/2013 05:33:43 pm

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