Valentine Freebie: Iron-on Pillowcase Transfers

Hello lovelies and happy Friday!
I thought it would be fun to leave you all with another Valentine's Day freebie / project so that if you feel inspired, you will have time to make it for your special someone over the weekend.

What is sweeter than loving words to rest your weary heads upon... especially when they spell out something as endearing as "U COMPLETE ME" when placed side by side.  All you  have to do is print the PDF file onto iron-on transfer paper and adhere them to your pillowcases.  Two additional hearts (one large and one small) included with the text file can be ironed onto the reverse or onto anything else that you wish.

You will need:

• Two pillowcases (light colors will work best)
• Iron-on Transfer Paper for light colored fabrics. (tee-shirt transfer paper).  Be sure that it is the correct type for your color printer.  You will need two sheets.
• Color printer
• Scissors
• Iron (no steam)

How to:

Download Free Printable Valentine Iron-on Transfer

1. Print the PDF onto transfer paper.  Cut out carefully around the text, leaving the letters attached with a small amount of the transfer paper (see image one for how I did it).  Be careful not to scratch the surface of your transfer paper while working.  Note: the text will print backwards.  It will read correctly when applied to your pillowcases.


2. Lay your pillowcases out on a flat surface and line the words and letters up on your pillowcases with the paper-backing facing up (be sure that both sides of your text will line up to read correctly once the pillows are in use).  To give yourself an easy guide for lining up the two sections of text simply fold pillowcases in half lengthwise and insert a pin to mark where the center is.


3. A trick for ensuring that your text is straight before ironing, is to fold the lower half of your pillowcase up to the center (where you inserted the pin).  The bottom edge is now a nice straight guideline for you to arrange your words along.  I arranged my letters approximately 2 inches away from the outside edge so that when the pillowcase was stuffed the text would still be visible.  Once everything is straight iron your text following directions for use found inside your iron-on transfer paper packaging.


4. Allow design to cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing the paper backing.  For optimum usability and softness, wash before use.

I had a lot of fun making this for you all and hope you will love it as much as I do.  Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  xox Ez

Today I Love: affordable art - guys edition

It's time for a few artsy picks for the guys.  I don't shop for men all that often, so please excuse me if I'm way off... but I think these 5 prints from etsy sellers would make great gifts for any art loving fellow (and gals may like 'em too.  I know I do).

{FOR THE FELLAS}

1. Toy Dodge Charger fine art print by Daydream Studios
2. A Deer Wearing Gym Socks - mini print by Charmaine Olivia
3. Bear - limited edition etching (prints also available) by Kristiana Parn
4. Waiting for the Rain original painting by Pretty Little Thieves
5. Oh Deer print by Double Parlour

Inspiration Daily: 01. 30. 09

Untitled by Marika Ryu

PDF - Pretty Darn Fabulous

Okay lovelies... I want to share a little project with you all that I've been working on during my Wednesday crafty days.  Newly added to my wee shop are some fun (and affordable) PDF downloads.  I love PDFs because once you purchase them, they are your to keep and use again and again as often as you wish!
I hope to continue creating new designs over the coming months, and if you have any suggestions of things that you would love to see made in to PDF download I'd love to hear your ideas.

You can see the ones I've created so far right here. A big thank you also goes out to Gabrieal who was the first person to mention my newest venture on her lovely blog Vintage Indie. xox  Ez

One Good Thing

Dear non-existent Valentine,

If you were real I would want you to know that I'm swooning over the Double Initial Gold Vermeil Letterpress Necklace by Erika Weiner Jewelry.  You know how I love lettering and such... and with this beauty I could wear our initials around my neck for all time.  How wonderful would that be!

Wishing you were real,  Ez

P.S. On second thought a girl doesn't need a Valentine to be gifted with love.  I think I might just treat myself.  Problem solved.