After I labeled everything I possibly could with my DIY Chalkboard Labels, there was still a large roll of contact paper left over. Scrambling my brain for ideas it occurred to me that contact paper might make a good stencil. I figured vinyl works great as stencil why not contact paper? You can only imagine my excitement when it worked. Ahhh think of the possibilities. Inexpensive DIY contact paper stencils galore! Maybe you’re thinking duh Crystal where have you been? But I had no idea. So I was excited to make a Valentine’s Day LOVE Pillow out of it.
My inspiration for this pillow came from the I <3 NY logo and LOVE sculpture.
To make your own contact paper stencil cut out your design and use the negative portion. I played around with different fonts using my cricut but you could use an X-ACTO knife if you don’t own a cutting machine.
You don’t need fabric ink either. Just mix any acrylic paint with fabric medium (equal parts).
To make the slipcover affix your stencil onto the fabric
Using a foam pouncer dab the paint on, letting each letter dry completely before moving onto the next.
It’s a little hard to see in the picture but the heart has glitter paint on top of the red acrylic paint. A girls gotta have glitter right? :)
FYI this zippered pillow cover is from the dollar store. This was the last one but I’m hoping they get more in. So run to your dollar store and see if they have any left.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous weekend!
Very cute! I love the new blog design as well!
Awesome pillow. Please stop by and link it up at my Valentine contest for a chance to win some fun prizes.
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Very cute! Stop by and link up if you have time–
Mary
I love it! So cute! ~ Barbara
I love both the I <3 ny ads and the LOVE art sign. Great melding of the two. Pinning this, of course. I need to go to rehab for pinning…
I am working on a contact paper creation to stencil my back entry. Wait til you see my cheap-o ways…lol..
Have a great weekend, Crystal.
This is just adorable!! Makes me want to go to NY. :) Would you share here pretty pretty please?
https://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/shine-on-fridays-11-and-giveaway.html
That turned out great! I never thought of this idea! I would love for you to link up at Handmade 52! https://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/01/handmade-52-3.html
One of the cutest Valentines Day pillows I've seen out in blog world! Awesome!
I love the NY sign. New York wasn't my fave place to visit but definitely have some fun things ;) Your pillow looks great girlie.
It's not a requirement to participate, but would be fun if you did :)
tag…you're it
Not Your Ordinary Agent said…
Crystal, this is a great project too! Please link up your FB page to my linky Not Your Ordinary Agent. I also have a food blog that I'd love your feedback on Not Your Ordinary Recipes Thanks!
Very beautiful :)))
Woah! I totally have contact paper that I could use for this. Now just need some fabric medium and it will be great- thanks for the inspiration.
visiting from Flamingo Toes!
Natasha from Natashagoes
This turned out great! Good job. I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
https://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Darling pillow- reminds me of the best of the LOVE series of stamps from the post office all those years ago :)
Nice job!
Visiting from Craft-O-Maniac's linky party,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois
fun! thanks for linking up to Make it MOnday!
glad you found some fun uses for the paint too! I sometimes use freezer paper – iron it and it adheres temporarily :)
LOVE this pillow…I'm in the process of making a pillow right now, but yours is just Adorable…
Never even thought about using contact paper…what a great idea! This is so cute! I'm hosting a linky party and would love it if you stop by and link up!
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-Melissa
That is super cute! Glitter never photographs very well. Visiting from Motivate Me Monday.
~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
Simple and adorable! I would love for you to link up at my Valentines Party @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Oh my, this is so cute! I want one for my couch! I would LOVE if you stopped by and linked this up to my new linky party!
Thanks!
Kathryn
https://www.destinationcraft.blogspot.com/2012/01/destination-cutesy-monday.html