Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Porch Rocker Pillows

Two crafts that I have been trying to squeeze in for months:  Freezer paper stenciling and something out of burlap.  So when I got these two cool adirondack-style rockers for the front porch, it gave me the perfect opportunity!


I cut the stencils with my Cricut using Winter Woodland for the numbers and Home Decor for the bird and branch and used fabric paint to paint the cushions.  The stencils worked so slick; I think I may be hooked for life!  There are multitudes of online tutorials, but here is a helpful video specifically using the Cricut.  You can also do it with an exacto knife and marker, but the Cricut definitely made it easier.

 (Don't mind the empty plant pots -- that part I'm still trying to figure out...)

I love the texture of the burlap for these outdoor cushions.  It wouldn't be waterproof, but under my covered porch I'm not worried about the rain getting to it.  TFL!

I'm linking up to the Tea Rose Home linky party!



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9 comments:

  1. TonyaAugust 10, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful! I really have to try this now...thanks, Tomi!

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  2. Brooke SAugust 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    LOVE THEM BOTH! Totally Classy.

    HUGS
    BROOKE

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  3. terrid614August 11, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    hi! these pillows are adorable. i am really into the bird thing now~i guess they are becoming quite popular!!!! i am at work right now, so tonight, i am going to have to watch your tutorial! thanks for sharing!!! xo

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  4. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    I love burlap. I just covered the seat of a chair with it but something is missing. I think it needs a stencil in the middle. Thanks for sharing the idea...love the pillows.

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  5. Regina MooreAugust 12, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    LOVE these!

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  6. SachikoAugust 13, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I LOVE them!!! I have been wanting to make pillows like these for a while, I really need to do it.
    Thank you for sharing them at my link party!

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  7. UnknownAugust 22, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Beautiful pillows!! I hadn't thought about using the Cricut to make stencils, but your pillows are so fab, I'll have to try it! :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 8, 2017 at 3:21 PM

    I love that font!! Do you know what the name of it is? thanks

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  9. tomiannieAugust 9, 2017 at 6:47 AM

    @Lori Mele - I believe it's called North Pole.

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